Atty. Patrick Mears
Patrick Mears is a lawyer practicing bank/thrift/credit union regulatory practice, corporate, bankruptcy and restructurings and 24 other areas of law. Patrick received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years.
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Patrick Mears is a Partner based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, bankruptcy, and m&a. Admitted to practice in New York (1977), Michigan (1980), Illinois (1997), and Indiana (1997). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1976) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Patrick Mears is a lawyer practicing bank/thrift/credit union regulatory practice, corporate, bankruptcy and restructurings and 24 other areas of law
- Patrick received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Patrick practices at Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Grand Rapids, MI
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick Mears handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Patrick Mears is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Michigan →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Patrick Mears is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Patrick Mears is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Michigan →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Patrick Mears is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Michigan →
Patrick Mears is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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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