Atty. James M Searer

Atty. James M Searer

James M Searer is a lawyer practicing personal injury, automobile negligence, insurance defense and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Muskegon Muskegon 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About James M Searer at a glance

James M Searer is a Member based in Muskegon, Michigan, practicing at James M. Searer PC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on personal injury, slip & fall, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1980). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 1980) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Grand Rapids, Muskegon County and American (Member, Sections on: Tort and Insurance Law Litigation) Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan (Member, Negligence Section) Michigan Defense Trial Counsel Association of Defense Trial Counsel. Serands clients in Muskegon, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James M Searer is a lawyer practicing personal injury, automobile negligence, insurance defense and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • James practices at James M. Searer PC in Muskegon, MI

Practice Areas Explained

James M Searer's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James M Searer is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Michigan →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

James M Searer is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Michigan →

Product Liability

James M Searer is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Michigan →

Civil Litigation

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

James M Searer is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Michigan →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James M Searer 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 Muskegon 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 M Searer

Where is James M Searer's law office located?
James M Searer's law practice is located in Muskegon, Michigan. The firm is James M. Searer PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M Searer handle?
James M Searer focuses on personal injury, slip & fall, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has James M Searer practiced law?
James M Searer has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did James M Searer go to law school?
James M Searer earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact James M Searer for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James M Searer received?
James M Searer's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

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

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1980

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