Atty. Douglas W. Poland

Atty. Douglas W. Poland

Douglas W. Poland is a lawyer practicing real estate, general business, real property law and 4 other areas of law.

Grand Rapids Grand Rapids 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas W. Poland at a glance

Douglas W. Poland is a Member based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at McShane & Bowie, P.L.C.. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, tax, zoning, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1994). Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 1994) and Michigan State University (B.S., 1991). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Muskegon County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Douglas W. Poland is a lawyer practicing real estate, general business, real property law and 4 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.S. degree from Michigan State University in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Douglas practices at McShane & Bowie, P.L.C. in Grand Rapids, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas W. Poland's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas W. Poland 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.

Douglas W. Poland is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Douglas W. Poland is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Michigan →

Tax Law

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

Douglas W. Poland is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Michigan →

Land Use & Zoning

Douglas W. Poland is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Michigan →

Insurance Law

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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 Douglas W. Poland

Where is Douglas W. Poland's law office located?
Douglas W. Poland's law practice is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The firm is McShane & Bowie, P.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas W. Poland handle?
Douglas W. Poland focuses on business, real estate, tax, zoning, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Douglas W. Poland practiced law?
Douglas W. Poland has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Douglas W. Poland go to law school?
Douglas W. Poland earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S., 1991).
How can I contact Douglas W. Poland for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas W. Poland 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 Douglas W. Poland received?
Douglas W. Poland's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Wayne State University
- 1994
B.S.
Michigan State University
- 1991

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1994

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