Atty. Eric R. Post
Eric is a seasoned business and corporate attorney who provides comprehensive legal counsel to startups, private and family-owned businesses, and multinational corporations across diverse industries, including automotive, manufacturing, technology, food and agriculture, venture capital and professional services. He supports clients throughout the entire lifecycle of their business, from the formation or acquisition stage through the ultimate sale or other exit – and all the legal issues that arise along the way.
Corporate Law & More Attorney · Serving Grand Rapids, MI · 18+ Years Experience
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About Eric R. Post at a Glance
Eric R. Post is a business and m&a attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Varnum Llp. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2008). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 2008) and Hope College (B.A., 2005). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serves clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric R. Post
- Eric is a seasoned business and corporate attorney who provides comprehensive legal counsel to startups, private and family-owned businesses, and multinational corporations across diverse industries, including automotive, manufacturing, technology, food and agriculture, venture capital and professional services
- He supports clients throughout the entire lifecycle of their business, from the formation or acquisition stage through the ultimate sale or other exit – and all the legal issues that arise along the way
- Eric’s practice concentrates on mergers and acquisitions, supply chain management, international trade, and a broad spectrum of general business matters, including commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, strategic and operational issues, succession planning, and corporate governance
- Additionally, Eric has extensive experience in a variety of real estate transactions, including the purchase, sale and lease of commercial, residential and industrial property
Practice Areas Explained
Eric R. Post's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric R. Post handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Grand Rapids.
Business & Corporate Law in Grand Rapids
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Eric R. Post is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Grand Rapids
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Grand Rapids
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 venue, 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.
Grand Rapids Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Grand Rapids-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Grand Rapids Choose Eric R. Post
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Eric R. Post's practice in the field of business and m&a.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric R. Post brings 18+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and m&a, Eric R. Post can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Grand Rapids
A Grand Rapids-based practice means Eric R. Post attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Eric R. Post Handles in Grand Rapids
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