Atty. Robert R Stead

Atty. Robert R Stead

Robert R Stead is a lawyer practicing corporate, corporate governance and sarbanes-oxley, joint ventures and 6 other areas of law. Robert received a degree from New York Univ.

Grand Rapids Grand Rapids 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert R Stead at a glance

Robert R Stead is a Partner based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business, tax, m&a, adr, and agriculture. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1984). Educated at New York Univ. School of Law (LL.M., 1986) and Wayne State Univ. (J.D., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Robert R Stead is a lawyer practicing corporate, corporate governance and sarbanes-oxley, joint ventures and 6 other areas of law
  • Robert received a degree from New York Univ
  • School of Law in 1986, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Robert practices at Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Grand Rapids, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Robert R Stead's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert R Stead handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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 Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Robert R Stead is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Michigan →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Robert R Stead is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Michigan →

Agricultural Law

Agriculture attorneys for farm operations, ag finance, land use, water rights, and agribusiness.

Robert R Stead is one of 4,793 agriculture attorneys indexed nationally. Browse agriculture 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 Robert R Stead

Where is Robert R Stead's law office located?
Robert R Stead'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 Robert R Stead handle?
Robert R Stead focuses on business, tax, m&a, adr, agriculture. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Robert R Stead practiced law?
Robert R Stead has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Robert R Stead go to law school?
Robert R Stead earned their education at (LL.M., 1986); (J.D., 1984).
How can I contact Robert R Stead for a consultation?
You can contact Robert R Stead directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Robert R Stead received?
Robert R Stead's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.M.
New York Univ. School of Law
- 1986
J.D.
Wayne State Univ.
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1984

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