Atty. Douglas W. Van Essen
Douglas W. Van Essen is a lawyer practicing civil appeals, commercial litigation, class actions and 1 other area of law.
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Douglas W. Van Essen is a Member based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Silver & Van Essen, P.C.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, class action, litigation, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Michigan U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern Distri (1981). Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 1981) and Calvin College (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Grand Rapids and American Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Douglas W. Van Essen is a lawyer practicing civil appeals, commercial litigation, class actions and 1 other area of law
- Douglas W. received a B.A. degree from Calvin College in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Douglas W. practices at Silver & Van Essen, P.C. in Grand Rapids, MI
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas W. Van Essen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Douglas W. Van Essen is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →
Douglas W. Van Essen is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Michigan →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Douglas W. Van Essen is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Michigan →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Douglas W. Van Essen is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Michigan →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Douglas W. Van Essen is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Michigan →
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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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