Atty. Wayne D. Roberts
Wayne Roberts is the co-chair of Bodman’s Business Tax Group. His practice is focused on corporate, business and individual tax planning and federal, state and local tax controversies.
Litigation and Controversy - Tax & More Attorney · Serving Grand Rapids, MI
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About Wayne D. Roberts at a Glance
Wayne D. Roberts is a tax and tax litigation attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Bodman PLC. Admitted to practice in Michigan, The Supreme Court, Ohio, The Supreme Court, United States, Tax Court, and Michigan, United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Educated at The Ohio State University (J.D., 2001) and Grand Valley State University (—). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serves clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Wayne D. Roberts
- Wayne Roberts is the co-chair of Bodman’s Business Tax Group
- His practice is focused on corporate, business and individual tax planning and federal, state and local tax controversies
- He has been a recognized state and local tax (SALT) lawyer for more than 20 years
- He has been involved in a majority of the significant legislative, administrative and case law developments that have taken place in Michigan taxation.His broad tax practice includes all aspects of federal and state tax planning, structuring, and tax litigation
- He has represented both closely-held and publicly traded companies in transactional tax matters, including mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations and dispositions
- He has also represented numerous businesses and individuals in tax disputes with the IRS, the Michigan Department of Treasury and revenue departments in Pennsylvania, Indiana, Tennessee, New York, California and several other state and local taxing jurisdictions
- His broad tax practice includes all aspects of federal and state tax planning, structuring, and tax litigation
- He has represented both closely-held and publicly traded companies in transactional tax matters, including mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations and dispositions
- He has also represented numerous businesses and individuals in tax disputes with the IRS, the Michigan Department of Treasury and revenue departments in Pennsylvania, Indiana, Tennessee, New York, California and several other state and local taxing jurisdictions
- Wayne was a founding member of the task force that created the Michigan Tax Conference, an annual event that is the largest tax conference in the state of Michigan for local state and national tax professionals
- Before becoming an attorney, He worked as a CPA with international public accounting firms, focusing on federal, state, local, and international tax
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Wayne D. Roberts handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Grand Rapids.
Tax Law 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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Why Clients in Grand Rapids Choose Wayne D. Roberts
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 Wayne D. Roberts's practice in the field of tax and tax litigation.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Michigan, The Supreme Court, Ohio, The Supreme Court, and United States, Tax Court, Wayne D. Roberts can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering tax and tax litigation, Wayne D. Roberts can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Grand Rapids
A Grand Rapids-based practice means Wayne D. Roberts 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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Common Legal Issues Wayne D. Roberts Handles in Grand Rapids
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