Atty. James M. Shafer

Atty. James M. Shafer

James M. Shafer is a lawyer practicing divestitures, acquisitions, business law and 12 other areas of law.

Grand Rapids Grand Rapids 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About James M. Shafer at a glance

James M. Shafer is a contracts, trusts, probate, business, and real estate attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2009). Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • James M. Shafer is a lawyer practicing divestitures, acquisitions, business law and 12 other areas of law
  • James has been licensed for 17 years
  • James practices in Grand Rapids, MI

Practice Areas Explained

James M. Shafer's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Trusts

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Probate

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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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Real Estate Law

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

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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 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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Frequently Asked

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Where is James M. Shafer's law office located?
James M. Shafer's law practice is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M. Shafer handle?
James M. Shafer focuses on contracts, trusts, probate, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has James M. Shafer practiced law?
James M. Shafer has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
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Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 2009

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