Kevin Sutherland

Kevin Sutherland

5.0
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 8 years

Landlord or tenant Lawyer at Grand Rapids, MI
Practice Areas: Landlord & Tenant, Real Estate, Contracts & Agreements

234 Division Ave N, Suite 400, Grand Rapids, MI

About Kevin

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Landlord or Tenant 90%

Represent landlords, property management companies, and homeowners resolve landlord-tenant disputes including evictions in District Court throughout West Michigan.

9 years

90%
Contracts and Agreements 5%

Review residential leases for landlords and property management companies for compliance with federal, state, and local Michigan law.

9 years

5%
Real Estate 5%

Resolve legal disputes related to buy-sell agreements, land contracts, and the purchase of residential property in Michigan.

5 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-325 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 8 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2017

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Sutherland Law, PLC dba SBS Law, PLC

234 Division Ave N, Suite 400, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503

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Posted by Jason | August 29, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

No Muss No Fuss Consultation

I had an apartment complex keep my deposit after claiming I lied an application over an "ambiguous at best" question. Kevin told me all the details I need, where I had ground and they did. Just based on his consultation I was able to resolve the issue.

Kevin Sutherland

Replied last August 30, 2017

Jason: Thank you for your review of my services! I am grateful for your endorsement of my insight and delighted to hear I could be of service.

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Experience

Rating:  6.5 (Good)

Honors

2017

Cum Laude Graduate, Western Michigan University - Thomas M. Cooley Law School

2016

Certificate of Merit - Bar Exam Knowledge, Western Michigan University - Thomas M. Cooley Law School

2016

Certificate of Merit - Criminal Procedure, Western Michigan University - Thomas M. Cooley Law School

2016

Certificate of Merit - Appellate Advocacy, WMU-Thomas M. Cooley Law School

2013

Inductee, Alpha Phi Sigma (Law Honors Society)

Work Experience

2025 - Present

Managing Partner, Sutherland Law, PLC dba SBS Law, PLC

2024 - 2025

Partner, Stuart Law, PLC

2017 - 2024

Sole Practicioner, Sutherland Law, PLC

2015 - 2016

Law Student Externship, Kent County Public Defender's Office

2012 - 2012

Investigator Internship, Office Of The Public Defender, 4th Judicial Circuit

Associations

2017 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

2017 - Present

Federal Bar Association (Western District of Michigan chapter)

Member

Education

2017

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2013

University of Colorado - Colorado Springs

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2025

RPOA

Landlord-Tenant Class

2025

MCODSA Annual Seminar

Mobile Home Evictions

2024

MCODSA Annual Seminar

Landlord-Tenant Law (Michigan)

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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