Atty. Michael Small
Michael Small is a lawyer practicing insurance. Michael received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years.
Insurance Attorney · Serving Grand Rapids, MI · 45+ Years Experience
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About Michael Small at a Glance
Michael Small is an Of Counsel based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Harvey Kruse, P.C.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on insurance. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1981). Educated at Wayne State University School of Law (J.D., 1981) and Michigan State University (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Grand Rapids Bar Association State Bar of Michigan. Serves clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Small
- Michael Small is a lawyer practicing insurance
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Michael practices at Harvey Kruse, P.C. in Grand Rapids, MI and 1 other location
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Michael Small's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Small handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Grand Rapids.
Insurance Law in Grand Rapids
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Grand Rapids
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.
Grand Rapids Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Grand Rapids-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Grand Rapids Choose Michael Small
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Small's practice in the field of insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Small brings 45+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Insurance Practice
Concentrating on insurance means Michael Small's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Grand Rapids
A Grand Rapids-based practice means Michael Small attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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