Atty. Brian E. Kersey
Brian Kersey concentrates his practice in aviation law and commercial finance matters. He brings nearly 30 years of wide-ranging experience as a lawyer and as a banker to bear in providing practical solutions and guiding his clients to successful outcomes quickly and efficiently.
Banking And Finance Law Attorney · Serving Grand Rapids, MI · 26+ Years Experience
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About Brian E. Kersey at a Glance
Brian E. Kersey is a business attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Bodman PLC. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2000). Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 2000) and Indiana University Bloomington (M.B.A., 1996). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Aviation Law (2026). Serves clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Brian E. Kersey
- Brian Kersey concentrates his practice in aviation law and commercial finance matters
- He brings nearly 30 years of wide-ranging experience as a lawyer and as a banker to bear in providing practical solutions and guiding his clients to successful outcomes quickly and efficiently
- Mr. Kersey is Co-Chair of Bodman's Aviation Law and Finance Practice Group
- His aviation law practice encompasses a wide variety of areas, including purchase and sale transactions, regulatory compliance, risk management, tax planning, Part 91 and Part 135 operations, and management and leasing arrangements for both aircraft and hangar space
- He has extensive experience in international aviation purchases and sales
- His aviation clients range from individuals buying or selling single engine aircraft to family offices and corporate flight departments buying or selling large cabin jet aircraft, with the aircraft being based throughout the United States
- His commercial finance practice includes extensive experience representing both lenders and borrowers in syndicated loan facilities, secured and unsecured term loans (including equipment finance) and revolving credit facilities, real estate and construction lending
- Before joining Bodman, Mr. Kersey practiced law with two highly respected Michigan-based business law firms and in the Grand Rapids office of an AmLaw 200 national law firm
- He began his professional career as a commercial loan officer for a major regional bank
- Mr. Kersey is a member of the Michigan Bar Association and is a former Chair and the current Treasurer of the Aviation Law Section Council
- He is a member of the National Business Aviation Association and The Economic Club of Grand Rapids
- He serves as President of the Bills Lake Association and is a long time volunteer fundraiser for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids
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Brian E. Kersey's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian E. Kersey handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Grand Rapids.
Business & Corporate Law in Grand Rapids
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Grand Rapids
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Grand Rapids are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Grand Rapids Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Grand Rapids-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Grand Rapids Choose Brian E. Kersey
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Brian E. Kersey's practice in the field of business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Brian E. Kersey brings 26+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Business Practice
Concentrating on business means Brian E. Kersey's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Grand Rapids
A Grand Rapids-based practice means Brian E. Kersey attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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