Atty. Brian E Kersey

Atty. Brian E Kersey

Brian E Kersey is a lawyer practicing construction, corporate, lending and structured finance and 5 other areas of law. Brian received a B.B.A. degree from Central Michigan University in 1988, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Grand Rapids Grand Rapids 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian E Kersey at a glance

Brian E Kersey is a Partner based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on business, tax, creditor rights, insurance, and aviation. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2000). Educated at University of Notre Dame Law School (J.D., 2000) and Central Michigan University (B.B.A. Indiana, 1988). Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brian E Kersey is a lawyer practicing construction, corporate, lending and structured finance and 5 other areas of law
  • Brian received a B.B.A. degree from Central Michigan University in 1988, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Brian practices at Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Grand Rapids, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Brian E Kersey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian E Kersey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Brian E Kersey is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Michigan →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Brian E Kersey is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Michigan →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Brian E Kersey is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Michigan →

Aviation Law

Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian E Kersey

Where is Brian E Kersey's law office located?
Brian E Kersey's law practice is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The firm is Barnes & Thornburg LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian E Kersey handle?
Brian E Kersey focuses on business, tax, creditor rights, insurance, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Brian E Kersey practiced law?
Brian E Kersey has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Brian E Kersey go to law school?
Brian E Kersey earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.B.A. Indiana, 1988).
How can I contact Brian E Kersey for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Notre Dame Law School
- 2000
B.B.A. Indiana
Central Michigan University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 2000

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