$ 75-350 per hour
Brandon Gardner founded Brandon Gardner & Associates, PLC on the principle that every client deserves zealous, high-quality legal representation, especially those facing the most serious crimes and complex family disputes. Brandon has over twenty years' experience in multiple aspects of the court system from small claims dispute resolution to appeals to the Michigan Supreme Court and utilizes this breadth of knowledge to develop custom solutions to every case at the firm, no matter the complexity.
Mr. Gardner’s practice areas include serious felonies and federal crimes, complex domestic litigation, and personal injury litigation. Additionally, he is an approved domestic relations mediator on many court rosters throughout Michigan.
Brandon is admitted to practice in Michigan, the Federal District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of Michigan, and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. His professional memberships include the Criminal Law, Children's Law, and Family Law Sections of the State Bar of Michigan; the Grand Rapids Bar Association; the State Bar of Michigan Access to Justice Policy Committee where he makes recommendations on proposed rule and law changes and their impact on underrepresented communities; and the State Bar of Michigan Judicial Qualifications Committee where he makes recommendations concerning judiical appointments to the Governor's office. Other professional memberships include the Monroe North Business Association and Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce.
Since 2016, Mr. Gardner has been annually rated “AV Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell and recognized as a Michigan Rising Star by Thompson-Reuters. He has written several articles for the Ingham County Bar Association's "Briefs" and the Grand Rapids Lawyer. Mr. Gardner has practiced in over 30 Michigan Counties and appeared before over a hundred jurists.
Brandon completed his undergraduate degree at California State University, Fullerton, and earned his juris doctorate from Michigan State University College of Law. He is an active volunteer in the community regularly assisting low-income individuals, sober living groups, local farms, and community service providers.
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$ 75-350 per hour
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Acquired: 2010
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600 Monroe Ave NW Suite 104, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
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Posted by Stan | November 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Had a slip and fall injury while in town back in 2022. Brandon took the case knowing I was on Medicaid meaning I wouldn't be able to bill my treatment to the state. Months later I 'm told I didn't have enough medical and they couldn't find Staybridge Suites: Grand Rapids - Airport 3000 Lake East ...
Posted by Isadora | August 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Brandon was wonderful. He was timely with his responses and very professional to work with. He helped make a difficult situation decidedly easier to deal with. Thanks Brandon
Posted by Sharon | January 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney
That is what comes to me should someone ask me about Mr. Brandon W. Gardner. Brandon gave to me instantly a sense of comfort when he responded to my question on AVVO. I received a return call within an hour of posting. Scared, feeling helpless and having someone you love sitting in jail. I neede...
Posted by Dylan | June 2, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Brandon was a great lawyer made sure I stayed in the loop of knowing what was going on, and was always straight forward. Did a wonderful job in my case as he got all charges dismissed! As helpful as he could be in not letting anything slip by or as you some would say, no stone unturned. 10/10
Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney
He broke apart my case in no time and gave it to me straight. He put my Rights and best interest in front of everything.
"Brandon is a great man and great attorney. I have known him for many years and would not hesitate to seek his advisement. I fully endorse and recommend this lawyer."
"Brandon and I attended law school together, served together as officers in a law related organization, and worked together in a small business clinic in Michigan. Brandon is an articulate attorney and caring individual. Any client would be well served by his counsel."
"Brandon is an extremely dedicated and driven attorney. He works diligently on matters and, as a result, achieves great outcomes for his clients."
"I have known Mr. Gardner for quite a while and found that he not only is a competent and sharp attorney, but also an honest and compelling individual. I highly recommend him to anyone."
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2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Super Lawyers Rising Star, Thompson Reuters
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Super Lawyers Rising Star, Thompon Reuters
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Dean's List, Michigan State University College of Law
2006
Dean's List, California State University, Fullerton
2000
Bonze Medal Congressional Award, United States Congress
2015 - Present
Attorney, Brandon Gardner & Associates, PLC
2014 - 2015
Senior Associate, Cannabis Attorneys of Michigan
2011 - 2014
Attorney, The Gardner Law Firm, PLC
2010 - 2011
Law Clerk, Oade, Stroud & Kleiman, PC
2009 - 2009
Law Clerk - Honorable Paula JM Manderfield, 30th Judicial Circuit Court
2015 - Present
Grand Rapids Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
2016 - 2017
State Bar of Michigan Marijuana Law SectionMember, Chairperson
2014 - 2018
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana LawsMember
2014 - 2016
Criminal Defense Attorneys of MichiganMember
2010 - 2015
Ingham County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2013
American Bar AssociationMember
2007 - 2011
Phi Alpha DeltaMember
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Case dismissed on summary disposition, affirmed by the Court of Appeals
501(c)(3) status granted by the IRS
Denial overturned on appeal.
Settled out of court.
Settled out of court.
2010
Juris Doctorate
2007
BS - Bachelor of Science
2016
The Michigan Medical Marihuana Act
2016
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2011
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