Atty. James M. Shafer
James M. Shafer is a lawyer practicing divestitures, acquisitions, business law and 12 other areas of law.
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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.
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About
- 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
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James M. Shafer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
James M. Shafer is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Michigan →
James M. Shafer is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Michigan →
James M. Shafer is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Michigan →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James M. Shafer 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 M. Shafer is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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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