$ 275-275 per hour
Jennifer L. Johnsen
About Jennifer
Biography
I was born and raised in Bear Lake, Michigan. I received my undergraduate degree from Michigan State University in 1999, and received my law degree from Wayne State University in began my legal career as a staff attorney with Legal Services of South Central Michigan, focusing my work on representing victims of domestic violence. In 2005, I moved to Grand Rapids and worked for a small divorce firm, representing primarily women. I am a founding member of Velzen, Johnsen & Wikander, a boutique law firm opened in August 2006. I am focused on protecting my client's interests and pursuing a favorable outcome, while also helping them through the emotional aspects of their divorce or other family law dispute. I am honest, compassionate, caring and loyal, traits that are extremley important for a family law practitioner. In my spare time, I enjoy music, traveling up north to visit family and spending time with my husband and children.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Family
95%
23 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Michigan for 22 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Velzen Johnsen & Wikander PC
29 Pearl St NW Ste 414, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
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Posted by anonymous | October 31, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
DEMURE, WHILE SILVER-TONGUED; ABLE TO STRIKE / DEFEND & DECENT AS HECK
If looking for a "cheerleader," go to another firm. If looking for a true "counselor's counsel," Jennifer L. Johnsen is your new attorney. Easygoing, yet tough as nails, instructive, knowledgeable, intuitive, direct, & moral as heck are just a few words to describe Mrs. Johnsen. Raised in a family...
Jennifer L. Johnsen's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jennifer is a top notch attorney who truly cares about her clients. She knows how to get results and she knows how to get her clients through difficult times."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jennifer Johnson and her partners Randy Velzen and Erica Wikander are the attorneys to whom I refer all clients who need assistance with divorce or family law. I trust no attorneys more. All of them care deeply about each one of their clients and fight hard to achieve just results. They are simply the best in Western Michigan."
Michael Bartish
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2012
Michigan Rising Star, Michigan Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Shareholder, Velzen Johnsen & Wikander
2006 - 2010
Shareholder, Johnsen & Wikander
2004 - 2006
Associate Attorney, Divorce Attorneys for Women
2003 - 2004
Staff Attorney, Legal Services Of South Central Michigan
Associations
2014 - Present
Michigan Bar Association Rules Committee
2014 - Present
Grand Rapids Bar Association Alternate Dispute Resolution Executive CommitteeSecretary
2012 - Present
Collaborative Practive Institute of Michigan
2012 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
2012 - Present
Collaborative Divorce Professionals of West Michigan
2006 - Present
Grand Rapids Bar Association, Family Law Section
2006 - Present
Grand Rapids Bar Association, Alternate Dispute Resolution Section
2003 - Present
State Bar of Michigan
2012 - 2013
Grand Rapids Bar Association Executive Committee
2006 - 2013
American Inns of Court
2004 - 2005
Calhoun County Bar AssociationSecretary
Education
N/A
Wayne State University Law School
JD
Languages
English