Atty. Scott E. Dwyer

Atty. Scott E. Dwyer

Scott E. Dwyer has extensive experience in the areas of labor, employment and wrongful discharge law, business litigation, shareholder disputes, noncompete agreements and unfair competition and trade secret litigation and employee misconduct investigations, including fraud and fraud litigation.

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Profile Summary

About Scott E. Dwyer at a glance

Scott E. Dwyer is a employment and litigation attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Mika Meyers PLC. Admitted to practice in Michigan, State Bar of Michigan. Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1981) and Hope College (—). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Scott E. Dwyer has extensive experience in the areas of labor, employment and wrongful discharge law, business litigation, shareholder disputes, noncompete agreements and unfair competition and trade secret litigation and employee misconduct investigations, including fraud and fraud litigation
  • He is a member of the Grand Rapids and American Bar Associations and the State Bar of Michigan
  • Scott has several reported cases, including: NLRB v Beacon Light Nursing Home, 825 F2d 1076 (6th Cir 1987)
  • Great Lakes Sales Inc v State Tax Commission, 194 Mich App 271 (1992)
  • Ferris State University, Board of Trustees v Ferris Faculty Association, MEA/NEA, 11 MPER 29050 (1998)
  • Michael H Poole v Ferris State University, 1997 Mich App LEXIS 651
  • Horace Thomas Ludwig v Board of Trustees of Ferris State University, 123 F3d 404
  • Sally Bell-Mathias v ANR Pipeline Company, 2003 WL 21871886 (Mich App)
  • and J.J.B
  • Hillard, W. L. Lyons, Inc. v Kevin Clark, et al., 2007 Case No. 1:07-cv-811
  • He graduated from Hope College, magna cum laude, with his bachelor's degree Phi Beta Kappa and received his law degree from Vanderbilt University School of Law

Practice Areas Explained

Scott E. Dwyer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott E. Dwyer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Litigation

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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 Scott E. Dwyer

Where is Scott E. Dwyer's law office located?
Scott E. Dwyer's law practice is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The firm is Mika Meyers PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott E. Dwyer handle?
Scott E. Dwyer focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
Where did Scott E. Dwyer go to law school?
Scott E. Dwyer earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (—).
How can I contact Scott E. Dwyer for a consultation?
You can contact Scott E. Dwyer 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 Scott E. Dwyer received?
Scott E. Dwyer's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals; Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:.

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1981
Hope College
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Information Technology Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected for inclusion in Grand Rapids Magazine’s 2019-2023 Top Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Michigan Super Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Best Lawyers of America
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Grand Rapids)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Grand Rapids)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Individuals (Grand Rapids)
- 2019

Bar Admissions

Michigan, State Bar of Michigan

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