Atty. John M. DeVries
John M. DeVries, a native of Grand Rapids, practices in the areas of litigation in federal and state courts, oil, gas and water law, eminent domain and zoning law.
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John M. DeVries is a business, litigation, and energy attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Mika Meyers PLC. Admitted to practice in Michigan, State Bar of Michigan. Educated at University of Michigan (—) and Calvin College (BA). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Oil and Gas 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 M. DeVries, a native of Grand Rapids, practices in the areas of litigation in federal and state courts, oil, gas and water law, eminent domain and zoning law
- John received his bachelor's degree from Calvin College and his law degree from the University of Michigan, magna cum laude, Order of the Coif
- He is a member of the Grand Rapids and Federal Bar Associations, the State Bar of Michigan, and is a life member of the Sixth Circuit Judicial Conference
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John M. DeVries's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John M. DeVries handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John M. DeVries is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Michigan →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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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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