Atty. Jeffrey Allen Michael

Atty. Jeffrey Allen Michael

Jeffrey Allen Michael is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, business methods, international ip and 4 other areas of law. Jeffrey received a M.S. degree from Purdue University in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Grand Rapids Grand Rapids 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Jeffrey Allen Michael at a glance

Jeffrey Allen Michael is a Partner based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on business, ip, litigation, and international. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1993) and Michigan U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Indiana Southern District Court U.S. District Court for th (2012). Educated at Indiana University - Bloomington (J.D., 1993) and Purdue University (M.S. Wayne, 1989). Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jeffrey Allen Michael is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, business methods, international ip and 4 other areas of law
  • Jeffrey received a M.S. degree from Purdue University in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Jeffrey practices at Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Grand Rapids, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Jeffrey Allen Michael's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeffrey Allen Michael handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Jeffrey Allen Michael is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Michigan →

Civil Litigation

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

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International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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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

Common questions about Jeffrey Allen Michael

Where is Jeffrey Allen Michael's law office located?
Jeffrey Allen Michael's law practice is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The firm is Barnes & Thornburg LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jeffrey Allen Michael handle?
Jeffrey Allen Michael focuses on business, ip, litigation, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Jeffrey Allen Michael practiced law?
Jeffrey Allen Michael has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Jeffrey Allen Michael go to law school?
Jeffrey Allen Michael earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (M.S. Wayne, 1989).
How can I contact Jeffrey Allen Michael for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Indiana University - Bloomington
- 1993
M.S. Wayne
Purdue University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1993
Michigan U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Indiana Southern District Court U.S. District Court for th
Admitted: 2012

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