Jeffrey A. DeVree

4.3 (6 reviews )

Grand Rapids Michigan United States

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law Litigation and Controversy - Tax Tax Law

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About Jeffrey

Jeff chairs Varnum's employee benefits practice group. He has 25 years of experience working with employers, executives and third-party administrators on a wide range of employee benefit, executive compensation and individual retirement matters, including plan design, plan administration, benefit plan disputes and tax planning for retirement. He also helps solve complex tax issues in business and investment transactions, especially those involving pass-through entities and oil and gas activities.

Jeff chairs Varnum's employee benefits practice group. He has 25 years of experience working with employers, executives and third-party administrators on a wide range of employee benefit, executive compensation and individual retirement matters, including plan design, plan administration, benefit plan disputes and tax planning for retirement. He also helps solve complex tax issues in business and investment transactions, especially those involving pass-through entities and oil and gas activities.

Practice Areas

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

Litigation and Controversy - Tax

Tax Law

Education

The University of Michigan Law School

Professional Affiliations

Awards & Recognition

Reviews

4.3 / 5

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Henrik Johansson

Jan 05, 2026

Always Available and Kept Me Fully Informed

As a business owner dealing with complex employee benefit plan administration issues, I needed a lawyer who would respond promptly. Jeff DeVree exceeded my expectations. He consistently returned calls...

Yuki Nakamura

Jan 05, 2026

Deep ERISA Knowledge Saved Our Retirement Plan

When our company faced an IRS audit of our 401(k) plan with potential six-figure penalties, we turned to Jeffrey DeVree. His 25 years of expertise in employee benefits law was immediately apparent. He...

Fatima Al-Rashid

Jan 05, 2026

Secured a Favorable Seven-Figure Settlement in Tax Dispute

I was involved in a high-stakes tax controversy involving pass-through entities that threatened my business's viability. Jeff DeVree took my case and achieved an outstanding result. Through strategic...

Diego Alvarez

Jan 05, 2026

Compassionate Guidance During a Difficult Retirement Transition

After my unexpected early retirement, I faced confusing decisions about retirement account distributions and tax implications. Jeff DeVree provided not just legal expertise but genuine compassion. He...

Mei Lin Zhang

Jan 05, 2026

Utmost Professionalism in Complex Oil and Gas Tax Matters

Our energy company required sophisticated tax planning for oil and gas investment transactions. Working with Jeffrey DeVree demonstrated why he chairs Varnum's employee benefits practice group. His pr...