Ian A. Northon

Ian A. Northon

also known as Blockchain Lawyer, Bitcoin Lawyer

5.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 21 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Grand Rapids, MI
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Employee Benefits, Business ... +2 more

55 Campau Avenue NW, Suite 300, Grand Rapids, MI

About Ian

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 40%

Traditional Labor Disputes, Management, Arbitration, State and federal court trials, Collective Bargaining, NLRB, DOL, Unfair Labor Practice Compliance and Litigation.

22 years | 99 cases

40%
Employee Benefits 26%

ERISA, Pensions, Executive Compensation, Tax Code, IRS, DOL, Start-ups, Business Solutions, Federal Court Compliance, Blockchain, Bitcoin, Smart Contracts (Ethereum), and Litigation

22 years | 25 cases

26%
Business 24%

Mr. Northon is a trial and transactional attorney that focuses his practice on businesses and the personal and professional needs of their owners, including commercial litigation and business services. As an advocate, he has tried cases and has broad experience in business and strategic planning, management-side labor relations, and litigation issues, including defending pension and healthcare plans, executives and governing boards.

22 years | 99 cases

24%
Personal Injury 5%

Trial attorney for injured or defrauded clients

18 years | 10 cases

5%
Tax 5%

Blockchain attorney; Member of Digital Currency and Ledger Defense Coalition; FIN-TECH work for business owners and select entrepreneurs. Focused on risk avoidance & tax efficiency (render unto Caesar every penny owed...but not a penny more).

13 years | 15 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 275-425 per hour

Contingency

25%-33%

Pro bono

10 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 13 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2012

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 17 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Michigan for 21 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2004

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Rhoades McKee PC

55 Campau Avenue NW, Suite 300, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503

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Ian A. Northon's Reviews

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Posted by Martin | August 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The Best Attorney for Your Case

Within the first few minutes of meeting Ian, I realized two things. First, he's one of the good guys. He is compassionate, cares about people and doesn't carry that air some attorneys tend to have. But, more importantly for this situation, I knew I wanted him on my side when it came to my court case.... His sage, percipient advice and keen, confident strategy routinely put the other side off balance and gave me an advantage in negotiating a complex civil case with multiple defendants. Put simply: Mr. Northon is one of the best attorneys I've met. I learned quickly it's easy to find an attorney to take your case, but it is quite difficult to find someone who will make your case his own. As a client, I want my attorney to be wholly invested in my case. Even at some of the best firms, that doesn't always happen. However, with Ian, he often reminded me about key points in the case I had forgotten or missed. Moreover, my long, arduous case was draining and I needed someone with Ian's personality. After our consultations, I always felt more energized and clear on the way ahead. He has a knack for explaining technical issues in an easy-to-understand way even a layman like I can comprehend. And, even when I asked simple questions, sometimes more than once, he answered without making me feel dense. Remember, he's not only one of the good guys, but the attorney you want in your corner. People skills are nice, but for your case and mine, we need to couple people skills with talented litigation. To that end, Ian Northon is the best choice. From the moment we began, he "owned" my case like it was his...as if he was personally involved. What I mean, beyond what I mentioned above, is Ian tends to buck the adage about attorneys stating "no one will be more invested in your case than you". There were times where I felt Ian was readier than I. He definitely took a personal interest in my case and delivered advice and strategy as if it was his own. His confidence and assertive style kept my case moving and the other side from getting away with some really dirty tricks they tried to pull. I would have been far worse off in my case had I not met Ian. More than that, he was honest. Mr. Northon never gave me false hope or promises that weren't delivered. Further, he is efficient in his case handling. I never felt overcharged. In fact, he was vocal about not wasting my money and pointed out attempts by the other side to increase their billable hours, but at no advantage to their clients. (This point was very important to me because I had just retired from the military and hadn't yet found employment.) In sum, he is an essential asset to his clients and daunting foe to the other side. This attorney-at-law is an example to his colleagues in his integrity, legal knowledge, litigation skills and client relations. He is empathetic and cares about your case, but also well-equipped to be your "secret weapon" in court. If you find yourself needing skilled, honest representation, I wholeheartedly recommend Ian Northon.

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Ian A. Northon's Lawyer Endorsements

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Hunter Felknor

Unknown lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Shestokas

Business lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer, because I have had the opportunity to speak with Ian on business law matters and he was well informed."

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Brantley Oakey

Business lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ian is a fantastic attorney. He has all the necessary skills and knowledge to provide excellent counsel, and he's personable and friendly, making it easy to get help from him."

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Jordan Schreier

Employee benefits lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

Recognition, State Bar of Michigan

2003

Moot Court Champion (student), State Bar of Michigan

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Shareholder, Rhoades McKee, PC

2012 - 2017

Associate, Roetzel & Andress

2008 - 2012

Special Assistant to the Dean, Ave Maria School of Law

2007 - 2008

Associate, Reed Smith

2004 - 2007

Associate, Butzel Long

2002 - 2002

Judicial Intern, Michigan Supreme Court

Associations

2001 - Present

Federalist Society

member

Sample of Legal Cases

Torres v. Vitale's Restaurant, Inc., et al.,

pending

Pierce v. Fox News Network and the Estate of Roger Ailes

pending

Phyllis Schlafly Revocable Trust and Eagle Forum Education & Legal Defense Fund v. Cori, et., al.

pending

Kossowski v. City of Naples

Zero Verdict for Defense following 3-day jury trial

Gomory v. City of Naples

favorable settlement for defense

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Education

2004

Ave Maria School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Hillsdale College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2010

2009

2009

2006

private clients

Strategic Union Organizing and Strategic Employer Responses

2005

private clients

American with Disabilities Act Accommodation

Publications

2007

American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section Employment Discrimination Law, contributing editor, Lindemann and Grossman, 4th edition (2007)

2006

ABA Labor and Employment Law Section The Developing Labor Law, 5th edition, Higgins, et al., contributing editor

2005

ABA Labor and Employment Law Section The Developing Labor Law, 4th edition, contributing editor

Languages

English

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