Atty. Jeff L. "Jeff" Schad
Jeff’s practice is focused on financing transactions, from tax-exempt and taxable bond issues to commercial loans. He has served as bond counsel to State of Michigan departments and agencies as well as to local bond issuers.
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Jeff L. "Jeff" Schad is a business attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Varnum Llp. Admitted to practice in Michigan, State Bar of Michigan, Michigan, Grand Rapids Bar Association, and Michigan, National Association of Bond Lawyers. Educated at The University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1973) and Michigan State University (BA, 1970). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Public Finance Law (2026). Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jeff’s practice is focused on financing transactions, from tax-exempt and taxable bond issues to commercial loans
- He has served as bond counsel to State of Michigan departments and agencies as well as to local bond issuers
- Jeff also represents letter of credit providers and underwriters in bond transactions
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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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