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Of Counsel — Grand Rapids

616/336-6434

[email protected]


Education

University of Michigan Law School
Ann Arbor, Michigan
J.D., magna cum laude, 1973
Order of the Coif

Harvard University Law School
Cambridge, Massachusetts

Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
B.A., magna cum laude, 1970
Member, Honors College
Phi Beta Kappa

Bar Admissions

Michigan

Court Admissions

All Michigan state courts

Banking Attorney

Jeff’s practice is focused on financing transactions, from tax-exempt and taxable bond issues to commercial loans. He has served as bond counsel to State of Michigan departments and agencies as well as to local bond issuers. He also represents letters of credit providers and underwriters in bond transactions.

Honors and Recognitions

Best Lawyers in America®, Banking and Finance Law, since 2016

Grand Rapids Magazine, Top Lawyers, Banking & Financial Service Law, 2023

Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated

Professional Affiliations

Grand Rapids Bar Association

National Association of Bond Lawyers

State Bar of Michigan

Community Involvement

East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation, past Board member

Fountain Street Church Foundation, past Board member

Grand Rapids Public Schools, tutor

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