Atty. Harold James Decker

Atty. Harold James Decker

Harold James Decker is a lawyer practicing administrative/regulatory law, arbitration & mediation, business law and 10 other areas of law. Harold received a B.A. degree from Kalamazoo College in 1967, and has been licensed for 52 years.

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About Harold James Decker at a glance

Harold James Decker is a Group Leader, Intellectual Property based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, practicing at Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on personal injury, family law, business, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in California (1974), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1974), U.S. Supreme Court (1979), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1983). Educated at Southwestern University School of Law (J.D. Southwestern, 1973) and Kalamazoo College (B.A., 1967). Active member of Kalamazoo County and Los Angeles County Bar Associations State Bar of California State Bar of Michigan District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Kalamazoo, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Harold James Decker is a lawyer practicing administrative/regulatory law, arbitration & mediation, business law and 10 other areas of law
  • Harold received a B.A. degree from Kalamazoo College in 1967, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Harold practices at Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C. in Kalamazoo, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Harold James Decker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Harold James Decker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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.

Harold James Decker is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Michigan →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Harold James Decker is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Michigan →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Harold James Decker 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.

Harold James Decker is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Michigan →

Intellectual Property

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

Harold James Decker is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip 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 Kalamazoo 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 Harold James Decker

Where is Harold James Decker's law office located?
Harold James Decker's law practice is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The firm is Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Harold James Decker handle?
Harold James Decker focuses on personal injury, family law, business, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Harold James Decker practiced law?
Harold James Decker has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Harold James Decker go to law school?
Harold James Decker earned their education at (J.D. Southwestern, 1973); (B.A., 1967).
How can I contact Harold James Decker for a consultation?
You can contact Harold James Decker 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.

Education

J.D. Southwestern
Southwestern University School of Law
- 1973
B.A.
Kalamazoo College
- 1967

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1983
Michigan
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Distr
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1999
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2001

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