Atty. Joseph David Hess

Atty. Joseph David Hess

Joseph David Hess is a lawyer practicing business law, labor & employment, litigation and 2 other areas of law. Joseph received a B.S. degree from University of Detroit Mercy, and has been licensed for 13 years.

Grand Rapids Grand Rapids 13 yrs experience 13 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph David Hess at a glance

Joseph David Hess is an Attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, employment, business, and wage & hour. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2013). Educated at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law J.D. Magna Cum Laude (—) and University of Detroit Mercy B.S. Business Administration University of Detroit Mercy B.S. Magna Cum Laude (—). Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joseph David Hess is a lawyer practicing business law, labor & employment, litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Joseph received a B.S. degree from University of Detroit Mercy, and has been licensed for 13 years
  • Joseph practices at Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Grand Rapids, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph David Hess's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph David Hess handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Joseph David Hess is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Michigan →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Joseph David Hess is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Michigan →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Joseph David Hess is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →

Wage & Hour Disputes

Joseph David Hess is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour 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 Joseph David Hess

Where is Joseph David Hess's law office located?
Joseph David Hess's law practice is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The firm is Barnes & Thornburg LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph David Hess handle?
Joseph David Hess focuses on probate, estate planning, employment, business, wage & hour. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Joseph David Hess practiced law?
Joseph David Hess has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
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Education

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law J.D. Magna Cum Laude
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University of Detroit Mercy B.S. Business Administration University of Detroit Mercy B.S. Magna Cum Laude
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 2013

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