Atty. Jack D. Shumate

Atty. Jack D. Shumate

Jack D. Shumate is a lawyer practicing litigation & arbitration, environmental litigation, environment & natural resources and 4 other areas of law.

Bloomfield Hills Bloomfield Hills 64 yrs experience 64 year
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Profile Summary

About Jack D. Shumate at a glance

Jack D. Shumate is a Counsel based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, practicing at Butzel Long, A Professional Corporation. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, litigation, environmental, and adr. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1962) and Michigan (1974). Educated at Salmon P. Chase College of Law of Northern Kentucky University (J.D., 1962) and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology B.S. Chemical Engineering (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Bloomfield Hills, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jack D. Shumate is a lawyer practicing litigation & arbitration, environmental litigation, environment & natural resources and 4 other areas of law
  • Jack received a B.S. degree from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, and has been licensed for 64 years
  • Jack practices at Butzel Long, A Professional Corporation in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Jack D. Shumate's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jack D. Shumate handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Jack D. Shumate is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Michigan →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Jack D. Shumate is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Bloomfield Hills 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 Jack D. Shumate

Where is Jack D. Shumate's law office located?
Jack D. Shumate's law practice is located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The firm is Butzel Long, A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jack D. Shumate handle?
Jack D. Shumate focuses on business, real estate, litigation, environmental, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Jack D. Shumate practiced law?
Jack D. Shumate has 64+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1962.
Where did Jack D. Shumate go to law school?
Jack D. Shumate earned their education at (J.D., 1962); (—).
How can I contact Jack D. Shumate for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Jack D. Shumate received?
Jack D. Shumate's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Salmon P. Chase College of Law of Northern Kentucky University
- 1962
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology B.S. Chemical Engineering
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1962
Michigan
Admitted: 1974

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