Joseph W. Vander Horst

Joseph W. Vander Horst

3.5
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 32 years

Business Lawyer at Kalamazoo, MI
Practice Areas: Business, Child Support, Divorce & Separation ... +7 more

5144 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, MI

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 32 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1993

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Joseph W Vander Horst Attorney

5144 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, MI, 49048-1046

Lewis, Reed & Allen, P.C.

Suite 800, 136 East Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007-3975

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Joseph W. Vander Horst's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.5 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (4)

Posted by anonymous | August 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Stay Away

Will nickel and dime you for everything, call him while he's on vacation, charges you to tell you he will call you back, want questions answered, he will get back to you, showed up for a zoom meeting once for 15 minutes did the rest on my own and still spent almost 4000, save your money

Posted by Kim | July 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce Lawyer

I was very nervous going in and Joe and his staff were very helpful and helped me relax. Talked about what I wanted and he achieved that for me. He could have gotten more for me but he listened to me and did as I asked. Good personality and a fighter for me.

Posted by Jodi | June 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Probate settlement

I was referred to Joe and Jon Vander Horst from a friend. I cannot express my gratitude enough for the outstanding job the Vander Horst team provided. Their team was concise, professional and extremely knowledgeable. All phone messages were promptly returned and addressed. I also feel their fee struc...ture was very fair and competitive. I would never hesitate to hire Joe Vander Horst and his team for future legal representation. I highly recommend the Vander Horst Law firm to anyone seeking the very best in legal representation.

Posted by anonymous | May 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Agree with others

I had the same problem as others mentioned in their reviews. Minor things were negotiated fine but the major issues, he refused to address or fight for me. I asked numerous times about specific issues and he was focused on settling without having to go to court. I said I was willing to and wanted ...to fight for them and he refused. He told me at my consultation that he would do what is best for me and would fight if needed. That was not the case and I felt like he didn’t want to be bothered by anything there was a disagreement over. I feel like he was more of a benefit to my ex-husband than he was to me and my kids. I hired him because of positive reviews as others have stated. Just a warning to consider all reviews before hiring him.

Posted by Richard | April 8, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

"Breaking Up Is Hard To Do"

Joe was personable, accessible, focused, and utterly professional. I was not an easy client, yet he exhibited the patience of Job. I recommend him highly. I called and e-mailed him numerous times and he never failed to get back to me.

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Joseph W. Vander Horst's Lawyer Endorsements

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Cody Crane

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of working with Attorney Vander Horst for the past 6 1/2 years. Joe is an outstanding family law Attorney and always works hard for his clients. He is someone that always keeps his clients' best interests in mind, and he works hard to resolve their problems. I highly recommend Attorney Vander Horst for any of your family law/Divorce issues."

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Shaun Willis

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have recommended Attorney Vander Horst to many of my clients and friends. He has proved to be an outstanding divorce and child custody attorney and I received good feedback from those that hire him."

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Gary Tibble

Family lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Joseph Vander Horst for over 10 years and believe he is an excellent attorney. He has over 15 years of experience and is a respected attorney in Southwest Michigan. He is well known in the area and has an excellent reputation as both a family and business attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

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2012

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

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2009

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2008

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1993

Deans List, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

1992

Deans List, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

1991

Deans List, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

1981

Deans List, Western Michigan University

N/A

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Principal, Vander Horst Law Office, P.C.

1900 - Present

Member, Lewis, Reed & Allen, P.C.

1981 - 1990

Vice President, Chicken Coop Incorporated

Associations

2010 - Present

Kalamazoo County Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2010 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section

Member

2010 - Present

Kalamazoo County Family Court Legal Clinic

Pro Bono Clinic

2010 - Present

Kalamazoo County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2008 - Present

Kalamazoo Family Lawyers Association

Member

1993 - Present

Kalamazoo Bar Association

Member

1993 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

1999 - 2006

Kalamazoo Christian School Association

Board Member

Education

1993

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

Western Michigan University

BS - Bachelor of Science

1981

Western Michigan University

BA

Speaking Engagements

2008

Sunrise Kiwanis Club

Divorce/Custody in Michigan

Languages

English

Activity

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