Atty. James L Dyer

Atty. James L Dyer

James L Dyer is a lawyer practicing construction law, municipal law, zoning law and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Suttons Bay Suttons Bay 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About James L Dyer at a glance

James L Dyer is a Member based in Suttons Bay, Michigan. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on employment, business, zoning, construction, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1981), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1983), U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan (1988), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1992). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 1980) and Michigan State University (B.A., 1976). Active member of Calhoun County Bar Association State Bar of Michigan Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Suttons Bay, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James L Dyer is a lawyer practicing construction law, municipal law, zoning law and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • James practices in Suttons Bay, MI

Practice Areas Explained

James L Dyer's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Land Use & Zoning

James L Dyer is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Michigan →

Construction Law

James L Dyer is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Michigan →

Civil Rights

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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 Suttons Bay 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 L Dyer

Where is James L Dyer's law office located?
James L Dyer's law practice is located in Suttons Bay, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James L Dyer handle?
James L Dyer focuses on employment, business, zoning, construction, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has James L Dyer practiced law?
James L Dyer has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did James L Dyer go to law school?
James L Dyer earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact James L Dyer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- 1980
B.A.
Michigan State University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1992

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