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Thomas A. Kuiper - Grand Rapids, MI
180 Monroe Avenue N.W.Suite 400 Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Kuiper Kraemer PC
Grand Rapids Civil Litigation Lawyer
Overview
Tom Kuiper is an experienced litigator with proficiency in a variety of cases and forums. He practices in State district, circuit, probate, federal and appellate courts, and in arbitration and mediation settings. He represents a variety of clients, from billion-dollar corporations in commercial litigation disputes to the individual involved in a personal dispute or family breakup.
Although the issues and forums may differ, Tom's approach remains the same: To relate to people, to communicate difficult legal concepts and information in a clear and simple manner, and to work on a personal level with the client.
Tom is married with six children. He lives in Ada with his family and enjoys sports and being involved in high school and college athletics.
About Thomas A. Kuiper
Practice Areas
- Civil Litigation
- Trust & Estate Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Personal Injury Litigation
- Real Estate Litigation
- Family Litigation
- Mediation & Arbitration
- Domestic Relations
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Michigan, 1992
- U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan, 1992
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan, 1992
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1992
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Grand Rapids Bar Association, 2001 - 2005 (Chairman (Litigation Section))
- Federal Bar Association
- State Bar of Michigan
- Alternative Dispute Resolution Task Force, Kent County Circuit Court
- The Other Way Ministries, 1999 - 2003 (Board of Directors, VP and President)
- Garfield Park Neighborhoods Association, 1995 - 2003 (President, Board of Directors)
- Elder, Forest Hills Presbyterian Church, 2004 - 2007
Pro Bono Activities
- President Forest Hills Central High School Lacrosse Boosters
- President Forest Hills Central High School Football Boosters
Past Positions
- Wheeler Upham, P.C., Shareholder, 1993 - 2005
- Michigan Court of Appeals, Law Clerk, 1992 - 1993
Education
- Wayne State University Law School, Detroit, Michigan, 1992
J.D. - Hope College, Holland, MI, 1989
B.A.
Honors: cum laude
Major: Economics
Major: Business Administration
Articles
Published Works
- "Injecting Fault into No-Fault: Does SJI2d 50.11 Apply in a First-Party No-Fault Case?", (Co-Author with Jack L. Hoffman), Michigan Bar Journal, September, 1998
- Appellate Advocacy: Refresher Tips Before Oral Argument
Office Information
Address
180 Monroe Avenue N.W.Suite 400 Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone
Fax
- 616-454-0441
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Included on the 2025 Michigan Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2024 Michigan Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Michigan Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Michigan Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Michigan Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Michigan Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Michigan Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Michigan Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Michigan Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Michigan Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Michigan Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Michigan Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Michigan Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Michigan Super Lawyers list
Honors
- Michigan Super Lawyer (multiple years)
- AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell (multiple years)
- AV Preeminent Rated
- Grand Rapids Magazine Leading Lawyers (multiple years)
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