Anne L. Tuinstra

Anne is an experienced litigator, practicing in the areas of Divorce and Family Law, Business, Commercial and Real Estate Litigation. Anne’s areas of practice also include Estate Planning, Real Estate and Commercial Transactions. Anne is skillful and compassionate, guiding her clients through difficult experiences toward positive outcomes. Anne’s attentive and sympathetic demeanor combined with her expertise, efficiency and strong work ethic give her clients an immediate sense of trust and her knowledge of the law and passion for her clients make her a focused, dedicated advocate.

Anne graduated from Grand Valley State University in 1997 and earned her law degree from Michigan State University – Detroit College of Law in 2001. Anne started her legal career defending workers’ compensation claims and litigating complex banking, real estate and insurance cases. For a number of years in between her years in private practice, Anne enjoyed her role as General Counsel for a fast-paced, international company. However, her passion for working with people and navigating through tough circumstances for individual clients brought her back to private practice.

Anne resides in Holland with her husband, Scott, and their three children, Liam, Elise and Case. She enjoys spending time outdoors in all of Michigan's seasons, taking advantage of beautiful beaches and a variety of winter sports. Anne also loves traveling, running, reading, cooking and spending time with her family and friends.

Practice Areas
• Divorce and Family Law
• Commercial and Civil Litigation
• Business Transactions
• Contracts
• Estate Planning
• Real Estate Litigation
• Insurance Claims
• Banking/Finance

Education
• Michigan State University - Detroit College of Law, J.D. (2001)
• Grand Valley State University, Bachelor of Arts with Dual Major in English and Psychology (1997)

Bar & Court Admissions
State Bar of Michigan, 2001
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan, 2007
Grand Rapids Bar Association
Grand Rapids Bar Association - Family Law Section
Ottawa County Bar Association, Vice President

Community Involvement
Board of Directors, Starlite Shores Family Camp
Board of Directors, CultureWorks
Committee Member, Outdoor Discovery Center
Member, West Coast Chamber of Commerce