$ 300-500 per hour
James R. Oppenhuizen
About James
Biography
James R. Oppenhuizen is an experienced business and insolvency attorney in Grand Rapids. The Oppenhuizen Law Firm, PLC is business focused and results driven. Mr. Oppenhuizen believes that entrepreneurs and business people are the catalysts for economic growth, build and sustain stable communities, and provide opportunity to huge numbers of people. Business people who pursue long term profits through providing needed and beneficial services to their communities are the backbone of any community. Mr. Oppenhuizen is dedicated to helping those business people thrive, through building long lasting relationships directed toward growth and profit.
Mr. Oppenhuizen also has a strong background in insolvency and restructuring matters. Such experience can provide a springboard to success for a business that has experienced missteps, but has learned and is ready to enter the road to success. Creativity is the most important skill a bankruptcy attorney must have to be successful. The same is true in business, and Mr. Oppenhuizen will put his creativity to work for your business in dealing with any issue that arises.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
35%
20 years
International Law
25%
13 years
Corporate and Incorporation
15%
18 years
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
10%
18 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Michigan for 20 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2005
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Location
Oppenhuizen Law Firm, PLC
25 Division Avenue S., Suite 525, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
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James R. Oppenhuizen's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
Howard Van Den Heuvel
Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ethical and principled lawyer who was thorough in his preparation."
"I have referred several of my clients to Jim; and I will continue to do so. He has delivered as promised every time. His knowledge is superior and he provides my clients with the advice they need when navigating difficult situations."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim extremely capable and knowledgeable as an attorney practicing in the area of Bankruptcy. I would highly recommend his talents if you are facing the tough decisions surrounding bankruptcy."
"Jim and I have worked together on several cases. He is an aggressive advocate and knowledgeable attorney. I highly recommend this attorney."
"I have had the opportunity to work with James on several cases and have referred clients to him. My clients have all reported back that they were very pleased with James and his professionalism and experience. I highly recommend this attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Rising Star, Michigan Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer - Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer - Rising Star, Michigan Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Managing Partner, Oppenhuizen Law Firm, PLC
2005 - 2015
Attorney, Keller & Almassian, PLC
Associations
2005 - Present
State Bar of Michigan
2005 - Present
American Bankruptcy InstituteMember
2005 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2012
Grand Rapids Bar AssociationNominating Committee Member
2011 - 2012
Grand Rapids Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionChair
2007 - 2010
Calvin College Alumni Association, Grand Rapids ChapterBoard Member
2003 - 2005
Valparaiso University Law ReviewAssociate Editor
Education
2005
Valparaiso University School of Law
JD, Cum Laude
2000
Calvin College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Ask the Lawyer
Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
2014
FBA Bankruptcy Conference
Treatment of Claims in Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 Bankruptcies
2014
Bankruptcy Bootcamp
Responding to the United States Trustee
2014
Ask the Lawyer
Bankruptcy Chapter 7 and Chapter 13
2013
United States Trustee Bankruptcy Bootcamp
Bankruptcy Intakes
2013
Debtors Bar of West Michigan 2013 Seminar
Non-Dischargeability and the Michigan Building Contract Fund Act
2013
Ask the Lawyer
Bankruptcy Chapter 7 & 13
2012
Grand Rapids Bar Association Ask the Lawyer
Bankruptcy
2011
U.S. Trustee's Best Practices Seminar
Divorce and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
2009
Federal Bar Association, Bankruptcy Law Section Western District of Michigan Seminar
Ethics and Adversary Proceedings
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers