Atty. John Wallace Sturgis

Atty. John Wallace Sturgis

John Wallace Sturgis is a lawyer practicing environmental law, real property law. John received a degree from University of Iowa College of Law in 2014, and has been licensed for 12 years.

Grand Rapids Grand Rapids 12 yrs experience 12 year
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Profile Summary

About John Wallace Sturgis at a glance

John Wallace Sturgis is an Attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Varnum Llp. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on real estate and environmental. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2014). Educated at University of Iowa College of Law Class of 2014 (—). Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Wallace Sturgis is a lawyer practicing environmental law, real property law
  • John received a degree from University of Iowa College of Law in 2014, and has been licensed for 12 years
  • John practices at Varnum LLP in Grand Rapids, MI

Practice Areas Explained

John Wallace Sturgis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Wallace Sturgis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

John Wallace Sturgis is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Wallace Sturgis

Where is John Wallace Sturgis's law office located?
John Wallace Sturgis's law practice is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The firm is Varnum Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Wallace Sturgis handle?
John Wallace Sturgis focuses on real estate, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has John Wallace Sturgis practiced law?
John Wallace Sturgis has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did John Wallace Sturgis go to law school?
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Education

University of Iowa College of Law Class of 2014
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 2014

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