Atty. Glenn L. Smith
Mr. Smith is a shareholder and president of Wheeler Upham, P.C.
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Glenn L. Smith is a President based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Wheeler Upham A Professional Corporation. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on formation, discrimination, contracts, personal injury, and family law. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1989), U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (1990), U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (1990), and U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan (2002). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1989) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Grand Rapids Bar Association State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Smith is a shareholder and president of Wheeler Upham, P.C
- He practices primarily in the areas of employment law, civil litigation, postal contracts, business law, contracts, construction law, federal government contracts, and postal law
- He has extensive litigation experience in these areas and has appeared before federal district courts, courts of appeal, bankruptcy courts, boards of contract appeal, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Merit System Protection Board, and state courts and administrative agencies
- Mr. Smith has successfully assisted clients with document drafting, discrimination claims, disability and Family Medical Leave Act compliance issues, federal disability retirement claims, federal workers’ compensation or OWCP claims, employee handbook questions, and postal contract disputes including holdover tenant claims
- Mr. Smith’s litigation experience enables him to spot issues and propose solutions for his clients, thereby saving them time and money by avoiding and addressing legal issues before problems arise.Each year since 2018, Mr. Smith has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America in the category of Employment Law – Individual
- He was the 2014 and 2016 chairman of the Grand Rapids Bar Association's Labor and Employment Law Section
- Prior to joining Wheeler Upham, Mr. Smith was in-house counsel with the U.S
- Postal Service, where he handled some of its most complex litigation involving personal injury, construction claims, leasing issues, and contract disputes
- He has unique expertise in federal sector employment law and represents employees of federal agencies in many forums
- Mr. Smith handles litigation against the federal government that other attorneys shy away from, including claims arising under the various civil rights laws, the Federal Torts Claim Act, the Freedom of Information Act, and the Contract Disputes Act
- Mr. Smith has published articles in the Michigan Bar Journal on mail disputes and bankruptcy appeals
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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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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