Atty. Jeffrey A. DeVree
Jeff chairs Varnum's employee benefits practice group. He has 25 years of experience working with employers, executives and third-party administrators on a wide range of employee benefit, executive compensation and individual retirement matters, including plan design, plan administration, benefit plan disputes and tax planning for retirement.
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law & More Attorney · Serving Grand Rapids, MI
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About Jeffrey A. DeVree at a Glance
Jeffrey A. DeVree is a employment, tax, and tax litigation attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Varnum Llp. Admitted to practice in Michigan, State Bar of Michigan. Educated at The University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1982). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Serves clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jeffrey A. DeVree
- Jeff chairs Varnum's employee benefits practice group
- He has 25 years of experience working with employers, executives and third-party administrators on a wide range of employee benefit, executive compensation and individual retirement matters, including plan design, plan administration, benefit plan disputes and tax planning for retirement
- He also helps solve complex tax issues in business and investment transactions, especially those involving pass-through entities and oil and gas activities
Practice Areas Explained
Jeffrey A. DeVree's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeffrey A. DeVree handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Grand Rapids.
Employment Law in Grand Rapids
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Tax Law in Grand Rapids
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Tax Litigation in Grand Rapids
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Grand Rapids
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 venue, 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.
Grand Rapids Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Grand Rapids-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Grand Rapids Choose Jeffrey A. DeVree
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jeffrey A. DeVree's practice in the field of employment, tax, and tax litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, tax, and tax litigation, Jeffrey A. DeVree can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Grand Rapids
A Grand Rapids-based practice means Jeffrey A. DeVree attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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