Atty. Shane Henry
Mr. Henry devotes much of his practice to estate planning and probate administration and litigation.
Litigation - Trusts and Estates & More Attorney · Serving Grand Rapids, MI · 9+ Years Experience
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About Shane Henry at a Glance
Shane Henry is a trusts attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Wheeler Upham PC. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Admitted to practice in Michigan, State Bar of Michigan (2017). Educated at Western Michigan University (J.D., 2017) and University of Michigan (—, 2012). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serves clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Shane Henry
- Mr. Henry devotes much of his practice to estate planning and probate administration and litigation
- He believes in the importance of custom-tailoring an estate plan that is designed to meet each client’s needs to avoid unnecessary stress and hassle later and to make sure the client’s wishes are carried out as far as how the estate should be distributed
- When working on probate litigation and administration, Mr. Henry’s goal is to make sure his clients have a full understanding of the process, and he tries to put his clients at ease during what is often an incredibly stressful time in their lives
- Mr. Henry also serves business clients in various capacities
- Before coming to Wheeler Upham, Mr. Henry was a partner in a small law firm in his hometown of Hastings, Michigan
- He practiced in many different areas of law, including estate planning and probate law, criminal defense, family law, landlord/tenant disputes, business formation, abuse/neglect, and juvenile delinquency
- This afforded him many opportunities to satisfy clients’ transactional needs along with their litigation needs inside of the courtroom
- Mr. Henry earned a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from the University of Michigan
- After his time at U of M, he worked in the insurance industry before attending law school at Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School, graduating Magna Cum Laude
- He was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in November of 2017
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Shane Henry's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Shane Henry handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Grand Rapids.
Trusts in Grand Rapids
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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 Shane Henry
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 Shane Henry's practice in the field of trusts.
9+ Years of Legal Practice
With 9 years in the profession, Shane Henry has developed the procedural fluency and courtroom instincts that come from handling real cases under real deadlines.
Focused Trusts Practice
Concentrating on trusts means Shane Henry'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 Shane Henry 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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