Atty. John G. Cameron, Jr.
John G. Cameron, Jr., practices principally in the areas of real estate, construction, and general business law.
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John G. Cameron, Jr. is a real estate and construction attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Dickinson Wright PLLC. Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 1978). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John G. Cameron, Jr., practices principally in the areas of real estate, construction, and general business law
- He has written numerous chapters and articles and, in addition to writing the two-volume Michigan Real Property Law: Principles and Commentary (Michigan ICLE 3d ed) (often referred to as the “Bible” of Michigan real property law), is the author of the five-volume treatise Michigan Real Estate Forms & Practice (Aspen Publishers 1998) and A Practitioner’s Guide to Construction Law (ALI-ABA)
- Mr. Cameron was named one of 25 Michigan “Leaders in the Law” by Michigan Lawyers Weekly in February 2012
- He was named Grand Rapids Best Lawyers Real Estate Lawyer of the Year in 2009 and Construction Lawyer of the Year in 2012
- He is a real estate law advisor to ALI-CLE, and for six years served on the National Board of Editors of The Practical Real Estate Lawyer
- He is also a member emeritus of the Michigan Land Title Standards Committee
- A former instructor of real estate law at Grand Valley State University’s Seidman School of Business and at Grand Rapids Community College, Mr. Cameron is an adjunct professor at the University of Michigan Law School, where he teaches real estate transactions
- Mr. Cameron lectures frequently on real estate law, construction law, and professional ethics for various organizations, including ALI-ABA and Michigan ICLE
- Mr. Cameron represents a wide range of clients in a variety of matters
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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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