Atty. James Buster
James Buster is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Litigation - Real Estate. James, who practices law in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has been recognized since 2024.
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About James Buster at a glance
James Buster is a business, real estate, estate litigation, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Miller Johnson PLC. Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 2016). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026). Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Buster is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Litigation - Real Estate
- James, who practices law in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has been recognized since 2024
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Buster handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James Buster is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James Buster is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Michigan →
James Buster is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Michigan →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James Buster is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Michigan →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
James Buster is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 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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