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Varnum LLP

Grand Rapids, Michigan
THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® AWARDS:: 102 BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA AWARDS:: 18 BEST LAW FIRMS® AWARDS:: 79
120 Attorneys

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Our Attorneys (120)

Office Locations

Grand Rapids, MI Headquarters

Bridgewater Place, Suite 1700, 333 Bridge Street, NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

616-336-6000

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Ann Arbor, MI

101 North Main Street, Suite 525, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

734-372-2900

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Birmingham, MI

480 Pierce Street, Suite 300, Birmingham, MI 48009

248-567-7800

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Kalamazoo, MI

211 East Water Street, Suite 400, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

269-382-2300

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Naples, FL

4501 Tamiami Trail North Suite 350, Naples, FL 34103

239-241-7380

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Novi, MI

39500 High Pointe Boulevard, Suite 350, Novi, MI 48375

248-567-7400

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Leadership Team

Kevin F. Patterson

Director, Technology and Information Management

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Dawn S. Stephenson

Director, Human Resources

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Lindsae N. Badgerow

Director, Recruiting and Professional Development

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Joseph H. Caffrey

Chief Marketing Officer

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Patrick J. Reid

Executive Director

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Scott J. Hill

Executive Partner

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Ronald G. DeWaard

Chair of Policy Committee

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Awards & Recognition

Featured Awards

THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® AWARDS: 102

BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA AWARDS: 18

BEST LAW FIRMS® AWARDS: 79

All Awards

  • Top Listed in Michigan in Family Law with 4 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Michigan in Family Law Mediation with 4 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Birmingham with 4 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Novi with 9 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Grand Rapids with 76 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Grand Rapids in Banking and Finance Law with 6 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Grand Rapids in Corporate Law with 14 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Grand Rapids in Employment Law - Management with 8 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Grand Rapids in Environmental Law with 4 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Grand Rapids in Litigation - Labor and Employment with 7 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Grand Rapids in Mergers and Acquisitions Law with 10 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Grand Rapids in Real Estate Law with 7 lawyers
  • Top Listed in Grand Rapids in Trusts and Estates with 9 lawyers
  • U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Computer Fraud and Abuse Act Secures Decisive Win for Varnum Client
  • Melissa Papke Recognized by Michigan Lawyers Weekly as Go To Lawyer for Real Estate
  • Varnum Represents Acrisure in $3.45 Billion Capital Raise
  • Elizabeth Wells Skaggs Recognized by Michigan Lawyers Weekly as Go To Employment Lawyer
  • Varnum Clients Win Three MiBiz 2021 M&A "Deals of the Year"
  • Corporate Attorney Seth Ashby Recognized by Michigan Lawyers Weekly as Go To Business Lawyer

Key Contacts

Eric M. Nemeth

Tax

313/481-7328

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Melissa B. Papke

Real Estate

616/336-6425

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Perrin Rynders

Personal Injury

616/336-6734

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Ronald G. DeWaard

Litigation

616/336-6480

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Elizabeth Wells Skaggs

Labor & Employment

616/336-6620

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Scott D. Alfree

Health Care

616/336-6439

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Christopher J. Caldwell

Estate Planning

616/336-6951

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Matthew B. Eugster

Environmental, Energy and Natural Resources

616/336-6821

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Brendan G. Best

Banking, Financing and Restructuring

313/481-7326

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Notable Clients

American Seating Co. Georgia Pacific Corp. Kawasaki Motors Corp. USA Kellogg Company Sauder Woodworking Company Wilbur-Ellis Company

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Reviews

4.5 / 5

54 Reviews

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Sammy Wintheiser

Jan 31, 2026

Really helpful and compassionate service from everyone at Varnum LLP's firm

Just wanted to say a huge thanks to Varnum LLP and the staff. They really went above and beyond for me and my family during a very difficult legal battle. We couldn't have done it without their consta...

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Philip Hahn

Jan 31, 2026

Simply amazing representation from Varnum LLP's office during my recent legal matter

Honestly, I can't thank Varnum LLP enough for everything they've done for me. They really know their stuff when it comes to Land Use and Zoning Law and it shows in the results. 10/10 would recommend t...

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Clay Gutmann

Jan 31, 2026

Really helpful and compassionate service from everyone at Varnum LLP's firm

I wasn't sure who to call for my Land Use and Zoning Law problem, but I'm so glad I went with Varnum LLP. They really listened to me and understood my situation. It was such a relief to have someone s...

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Rhonda Rau

Jan 31, 2026

A very good experience overall with the entire team at Varnum LLP's legal practice

Solid experience overall with the law firm of Varnum LLP. They know Land Use and Zoning Law inside and out and gave me great advice. Very helpful and got the job done exactly as they said they would....

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Estelle Willms

Jan 31, 2026

Really helpful and compassionate service from everyone at Varnum LLP's firm

Everyone at Varnum LLP's office in undefined was so nice and helpful. They made a tough situation a lot easier to deal with by being so patient and explaining everything clearly. I never felt like jus...