Atty. Brian S. Fleetham

Atty. Brian S. Fleetham

Brian Fleetham specializes in health care law and general business and corporate law. He is a member of Dickinson Wright.

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Profile Summary

About Brian S. Fleetham at a glance

Brian S. Fleetham is a health care attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Dickinson Wright PLLC. Admitted to practice in Michigan, State Bar of Michigan. Educated at The University of Michigan Law School (JD, 1992) and Hillsdale College (Honors BA, 1989). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Grand Rapids) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Brian Fleetham specializes in health care law and general business and corporate law
  • He is a member of Dickinson Wright
  • He has extensive experience representing physicians and other health care providers on business transactions, contracts, corporate governance, arrangements with hospital and other facilities, and regulatory matters such as Stark, HIPAA, fraud and abuse, and compliance matters
  • Brian received his Bachelor of Arts degree, summa cum laude, from Hillsdale College where he was co-valedictorian of his graduating class
  • He graduated from the University of Michigan Law School with his law degree in 1992
  • In 2012, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024, he was named Best Lawyers Health Care Law Lawyer of the Year for Grand Rapids, Michigan
  • Since 2007, he has regularly been selected as a Super Lawyer in health care, a designation given to only five percent of Michigan attorneys
  • He is a member of the American Health Lawyers Association, the Health and Business Law sections of the State Bar of Michigan, and the Grand Rapids Bar Association
  • He previously served as a volunteer as a coach for Rockford community youth sports and is a former member of the Board of Directors of Health Intervention Services, a nonprofit medical center providing care to the underserved population of Grand Rapids

Practice Areas Explained

Brian S. Fleetham's Areas of Practice

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

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing 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 S. Fleetham

Where is Brian S. Fleetham's law office located?
Brian S. Fleetham's law practice is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The firm is Dickinson Wright PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian S. Fleetham handle?
Brian S. Fleetham focuses on health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
Where did Brian S. Fleetham go to law school?
Brian S. Fleetham earned their education at (JD, 1992); (Honors BA, 1989).
How can I contact Brian S. Fleetham for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Brian S. Fleetham received?
Brian S. Fleetham's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Grand Rapids); Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Grand Rapids); Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Grand Rapids).

Practice Areas

Education

JD
The University of Michigan Law School
- 1992
Honors BA
Hillsdale College
- 1989

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Grand Rapids)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Grand Rapids)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Grand Rapids)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Grand Rapids)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Grand Rapids)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Grand Rapids)
- 2016
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law (Grand Rapids)
- 2012

Bar Admissions

Michigan, State Bar of Michigan

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