Atty. Charles E. Chamberlain, Jr.
Member of Staff, 1979-1980 and Research Editor, 1980-1981, William and Mary Law Review. Listed in: "The Best Lawyers in America," 2001—.
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About Charles E. Chamberlain, Jr. at a glance
Charles E. Chamberlain, Jr. is a Partner based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Willey & Chamberlain LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and litigation. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1981), Virginia (1981), U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan (1981), and U.S. Supreme Court (1984). Educated at College of William & Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law (J.D., 1981) and Duke University (A.B. History, 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Member of Staff, 1979-1980 and Research Editor, 1980-1981, William and Mary Law Review
- Listed in: "The Best Lawyers in America," 2001—
- Law Clerk, Hon. Wendell A. Miles, Chief Judge, U.S
- District Court, Western District of Michigan, 1981-1983
- Assistant U.S
- Attorney, Western District of Michigan, 1983-1987
- Member Advisory Committee on Rules, U.S
- Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 1998-2004
- President, Historical Society for the United States District Court, Western District of Michigan, 2004-2006
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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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