Atty. J Michael Smith
J Michael Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation, erisa, civil litigation and 3 other areas of law. J received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years.
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J Michael Smith is a Member based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Miller Johnson. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on employment, product liability, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1974). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1974) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Grand Rapids Bar Association. Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- J Michael Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation, erisa, civil litigation and 3 other areas of law
- J received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
- J practices at Miller Johnson in Grand Rapids, MI
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J Michael Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J Michael Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
J Michael Smith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Michigan →
J Michael Smith is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Michigan →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
J Michael Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Michigan →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
J Michael Smith is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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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