Atty. John M. Roels
Mr. Roels maintains a general civil practice that includes litigation and resolution of personal injury, product liability, property, construction, foreclosure, and employment issues.
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About John M. Roels at a glance
John M. Roels is an Of Counsel based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Wheeler Upham A Professional Corporation. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, business, real estate, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1976), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1977), U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan (1977), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1997). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1975) and Calvin College (B.A. Hope, 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Grand Rapids Bar Association Federal Bar Association of West Michigan State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Roels maintains a general civil practice that includes litigation and resolution of personal injury, product liability, property, construction, foreclosure, and employment issues
- He is a certified mediator who mediates disputes for state and federal courts and for private parties
- He is recognized locally and nationally as a Best Lawyer
- Mr. Roels is Of Counsel at Wheeler, Upham, P.C
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John M. Roels handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
John M. Roels is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Michigan →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
John M. Roels is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Michigan →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John M. Roels is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
John M. Roels is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Michigan →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
John M. Roels is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Michigan →
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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