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About Matthew L. Vicari at a glance
Matthew L. Vicari is a personal injury, business, and litigation attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Miller Johnson PLC. Educated at University of Detroit Mercy (J.D., 1990). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Grand Rapids) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Serves clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Matthew L. Vicari has been practicing law since 1990
- His practice is focused on representing business entities, executives, medical and other professionals, and individuals in commercial disputes, as well as criminal matters involving a wide range of corporate, government and individual crimes
- He is the chair of the white collar crime and fraud and embezzlement recovery practice groups at the firm
- Mr. Vicari is an active member of many professional associations often taking a leadership role
- He served as President of the Grand Rapids Bar Association in 2008-2009 as well as being a Past President of the Gerald R. Ford Chapter of the American Inns of Court and the Catholic Lawyers Association of Western Michigan
- Mr. Vicari received the President's Award from the GRBA
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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.
Matthew L. Vicari is one of 238,048 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.
Matthew L. Vicari is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Matthew L. Vicari is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 venue, 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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