Atty. John Michael Sommerdyke
John Michael Sommerdyke is a lawyer practicing corporate law, securities, mergers and 4 other areas of law. John received a B.B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years.
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John Michael Sommerdyke is a Principal based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Bodman. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, and international. Admitted to practice in Illinois (Inactive) (1991) and Michigan (1996). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1991) and University of Notre Dame (B.B.A. Business, 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Grand Rapids Bar Association State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Michael Sommerdyke is a lawyer practicing corporate law, securities, mergers and 4 other areas of law
- John received a B.B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
- John practices at Bodman in Grand Rapids, MI
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Michael Sommerdyke 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.
John Michael Sommerdyke is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →
John Michael Sommerdyke is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Michigan →
John Michael Sommerdyke is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Michigan →
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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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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