Attorney Biography

Jim focuses his practice on Landlord/Tenant issues, Creditors’ Rights, Civil Litigation and Appellate work.

Jim represents a number of financial institutions on a number of issues ranging from collections and foreclosures to general litigation. Jim also represents a great deal of landlords and helps landlords navigate through the process of collecting past-due rent, evicting tenants and protecting landlords’ interests.

Because he spent a number of years working for the Court of Appeals of Michigan, Jim also handles appellate work on a variety of issues. Jim’s knowledge and experience in this field allows him to quickly and efficiently spot issues to present a strong case on appeal. Jim has argued appeals at all levels of Michigan’s court system.

Jim’s appellate knowledge also makes him a skilled litigator. Jim represents businesses, financial institutions and individuals in a variety of litigation matters, and takes a practical, no-nonsense approach to solving problems which are being litigated.

Jim and his wife live in Norton Shores with their two children. In his spare time, Jim enjoys spending time with family, hunting and the outdoors.