Atty. James A. Wesseling

Atty. James A. Wesseling

President and Trustee, Unity Christian High School. Chairman and Director, West Michigan Community Bank.

Hudsonville Hudsonville 40 yrs experience 40 year
Call (616) 379-3753 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James A. Wesseling at a glance

James A. Wesseling is a Partner based in Hudsonville, Michigan, practicing at Wesseling & Brackmann, P.C.. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on divorce, formation, residential, contracts, and trusts. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1986). Educated at Indiana University School of Law - Bloomington (J.D., 1986) and Calvin University (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in Hudsonville, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • President and Trustee, Unity Christian High School
  • Chairman and Director, West Michigan Community Bank

Director

  • Fentura Financial
  • Love in the Name of Christ
  • Hudsonville Chamber of Commerce
  • Vice President and Director, Sunset Manor Association

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Wesseling's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Business Formation

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Residential Real Estate

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Contracts

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Trusts

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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 Hudsonville 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 James A. Wesseling

Where is James A. Wesseling's law office located?
James A. Wesseling's law practice is located in Hudsonville, Michigan. The firm is Wesseling & Brackmann, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. Wesseling handle?
James A. Wesseling focuses on divorce, formation, residential, contracts, trusts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has James A. Wesseling practiced law?
James A. Wesseling has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did James A. Wesseling go to law school?
James A. Wesseling earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact James A. Wesseling for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James A. Wesseling received?
James A. Wesseling's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University School of Law - Bloomington
- 1986
B.A.
Calvin University
- 1983

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1986

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