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Bernard C. Schaefer
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Biography
Many people only think of an Attorney as the person who “represents you in court,” but the role of Counselor is just as important. You can trust Bernard Schaefer to provide excellent personal service with years of experience in the law and life. He has the knowledge and insight to help you with your legal problems.
If you are faced with a lawsuit, Bernard will work tirelessly to achieve the best outcome. Successful litigation requires a thorough investigation of the facts, effective use of pretrial procedures to improve the likelihood of success and a method of trial preparation and organization which enables you to present a winning case at trial.
Bernard also believes a lawyer should help clients plan ways to avoid lawsuits and a proper compromise is often the most beneficial result.
Please take a moment to look at the information on his website, then contact Bernard. He may be able to help you, even if the topic which concerns you is not specifically mentioned on this site.
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Licensed in Michigan for 38 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1987
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Law Offices of Bernard C. Schaefer
161 Ottawa Ave NW Ste 212, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503-2712
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Estate Planning
Posted by Marie | May 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Excellent Lawyer - Highly Recommend
A contractor filed a frivolous lawsuit against us, which the Court would not dismiss. We hired Mr. Schaefer to represent us in the court proceedings. Mr. Schaefer not only won our case at trial but also won our counter suit for poor workmanship. Mr. Schaefer also convinced the judge it was in fact...
Bernard C. Schaefer's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Bernard Schaefer has over 30 years of experience in real estate law as an attorney, but is also a broker and has been actively involved in real estate development and investment for 40 years. He is efficient in handling transaction work, an effective litigator, and his practical experience is a great benefit to his clients."
"I referred a challenging No-Fault Personal Injury Protection Benefit case to Bernard Schaefer and he was able to obtain a successful outcome. His knowledge and experience make him a good choice for many types of cases."
"Bernard fights hard to preserve civil rights, and he has a wealth of experience."
David Szostek
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
1995 - 2011
Assistant Attorney, City Of Grand Rapids, City Attorney's Office
Associations
1987 - Present
Grand Rapids Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2018
State Bar of Michigan, Litigation SectionBoard Member
Education
1987
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
Grand Valley State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2017
Thomson West publication
Johnson v VanderKooi, 319 Mich 589
2016
Thomson West publication
Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church v Pearson, 499 Mich 982
2016
Thomson West publication
499 Mich 982
2012
State Bar of Michigan section newsletter
Motor Vehicle Accident Cases Involving Municipalities
2004
Municipal Legal Briefs
Municipalities faces Pre-emption Claims