Atty. D Andrew Portinga

Atty. D Andrew Portinga

D Andrew Portinga is a lawyer practicing litigation, appellate litigation, trade secrets and 10 other areas of law. D received a B.A. degree from Kalamazoo College in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Grand Rapids Grand Rapids 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About D Andrew Portinga at a glance

D Andrew Portinga is a Member based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Miller Johnson. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, trade secrets, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1996). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1996) and Kalamazoo College (B.A., 1992). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • D Andrew Portinga is a lawyer practicing litigation, appellate litigation, trade secrets and 10 other areas of law
  • D received a B.A. degree from Kalamazoo College in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • D practices at Miller Johnson in Grand Rapids, MI

Practice Areas Explained

D Andrew Portinga's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases D Andrew Portinga handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Trade Secrets

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Product Liability

D Andrew Portinga is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Michigan →

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 D Andrew Portinga

Where is D Andrew Portinga's law office located?
D Andrew Portinga's law practice is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The firm is Miller Johnson. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does D Andrew Portinga handle?
D Andrew Portinga focuses on employment, business, ip, trade secrets, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has D Andrew Portinga practiced law?
D Andrew Portinga has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did D Andrew Portinga go to law school?
D Andrew Portinga earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact D Andrew Portinga for a consultation?
You can contact D Andrew Portinga directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has D Andrew Portinga received?
D Andrew Portinga's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1996
B.A.
Kalamazoo College
- 1992

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1996

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