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James G. Black - Grand Rapids, MI
100 Monroe Center NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503- 2802
Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge
Grand Rapids Alternative Dispute Resolution Lawyer
Overview
For nearly 40 years, Jim has represented businesses and individuals in the areas of business, real estate, probate, and estate planning law...
For nearly 40 years, Jim has represented businesses and individuals in the areas of business, real estate, probate, and estate planning law...
For nearly 40 years, Jim has represented businesses and individuals in the areas of business, real estate, probate, and estate planning law. He currently serves as a respected advisor and counselor on issues such as:
- Drafting legal documents
- Formation of client companies
- Service agreements, leases, buy-sell agreements
- Corporate governance compliance, such as the review of corporate documentation
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Real estate transactions and negotiations
- Business taxation
He holds a coveted AV peer rating by Martindale-Hubbell, Inc., the highest rating offered by this prestigious organization. In addition, he serves as General Counsel to the firm's Board of Directors.
A native of Grand Rapids, Jim is the father of two sons, James and Jeffrey, and a daughter, Jessica.
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