Atty. Thomas R. Behm

Atty. Thomas R. Behm

Thomas R. Behm is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs.

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Profile Summary

About Thomas R. Behm at a glance

Thomas R. Behm is a medical malpractice, personal injury, business, and litigation attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Gruel Mills. Educated at Detroit College of Law (JD, 1986) and University of Michigan (—, 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Thomas R. Behm is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Thomas R., who practices law in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has been recognized since 2010
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas R. Behm's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Thomas R. Behm is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Michigan →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Thomas R. Behm is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Michigan →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Thomas R. Behm is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Thomas R. Behm is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Thomas R. Behm

Where is Thomas R. Behm's law office located?
Thomas R. Behm's law practice is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The firm is Gruel Mills. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas R. Behm handle?
Thomas R. Behm focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
Where did Thomas R. Behm go to law school?
Thomas R. Behm earned their education at (JD, 1986); (—, 1983).
How can I contact Thomas R. Behm for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas R. Behm 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 Thomas R. Behm received?
Thomas R. Behm's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:.

Education

JD
Detroit College of Law
- 1986
University of Michigan
- 1983

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Recipient of the 2014 Respected Advocate Award given by the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Grand Rapids Bar Association- President's Award
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected to the Michigan Super Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Peer selected for inclusion in
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Leading Lawyers,
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — a listing of the leading lawyers limited to 5 percent of licensed attorneys in the State of Michigan
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Contributing author for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Served as a Trial Instructor for the Hillman Advocacy Program
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Grand Rapids)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Grand Rapids)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Grand Rapids)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Grand Rapids)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Grand Rapids)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Grand Rapids)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Grand Rapids)
- 2015

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