Peter A. Smit

Peter A. Smit: Litigation and Business Defense Attorney in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Peter A. Smit is a highly skilled litigation attorney with over two decades of experience focusing on business litigation defense. Specializing in areas such as FSLA (Fair Labor Standards Act), Product Liability Defense, Malpractice Defense, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Peter has successfully represented clients across various sectors.

Practice Areas

• Litigation - Banking and Finance
• Litigation - Intellectual Property
• Litigation - Labor and Employment
• Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
• Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Peter is a certified mediator for both the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan and in the Michigan circuit courts, providing clients with comprehensive legal options to resolve disputes outside of court proceedings.

Awards

• Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Intellectual Property (2022), Grand Rapids
• Recognized: Litigation - Banking and Finance, Recognized: Litigation - Intellectual Property, Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment, Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
• Named a Leading Plaintiff’s star in Michigan by Benchmark: Plaintiffs, 2012

Education & Credentials

Peter holds a Juris Doctorate from Wayne State University and earned his Bachelor of Arts from Calvin College. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan.

Peter is a member of Varnum LLP, where he has dedicated himself to advocating for his clients’ rights in complex legal matters. Peter was first recognized by Best Attorney USA since 2013.

Professional Affiliations

• Varnum LLP, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Peter is fluent in English and speaks fluently with clients who require translation services. He has represented numerous high-profile cases that have been featured in leading legal publications.