Atty. Robert R. Stead
Bob is committed to making a difference for those he serves. Applying his deep tax background and education, Bob represents buyers and sellers in merger, acquisition and disposition transactions, and provides comprehensive counsel pertaining to business and partnership tax matters.
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Robert R. Stead is a business, tax, m&a, and securities attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1984). Educated at New York University (LL.M., 1986) and Wayne State University (J.D., 1984). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Bob is committed to making a difference for those he serves
- Applying his deep tax background and education, Bob represents buyers and sellers in merger, acquisition and disposition transactions, and provides comprehensive counsel pertaining to business and partnership tax matters
- He also advises start-up companies and established businesses alike interested in pursuing capital sources from the private equity market to raise capital for a number of diverse enterprises
- Bob’s industry experience is diverse and includes the oil and gas exploration, energy conservation, bio fuels, furniture manufacturing, distribution and automotive industries
- A personable and versatile attorney, Bob co-chairs both the Agriculture and Food and General Counsel Services practice groups
- He also has front-line chief legal officer experience, having served as general counsel to a multibillion dollar foodservice distribution business with operations in the U.S. and Canada
- Bob is a frequent author on tax and business issues pertaining to entity formation, conversions of C corporations to S corporations, joint venture formations, and S corporation acquisitions
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Robert R. Stead is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Robert R. Stead is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Michigan →
Robert R. Stead is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Michigan →
Robert R. Stead is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Michigan →
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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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