Michael James TerBeek

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Michael James TerBeek

also known as Mike TerBeek, Michael J. TerBeek

5.0
8 reviews
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Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 19 years

Business Lawyer at Grand Rapids, MI
Practice Areas: Business, Litigation, Estate Planning ... +13 more

250 Monroe Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI

Virtual Consultation Available

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

16

Practice Areas

Other 10%

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Business 6%

Mr. TerBeek serves as attorney and general business counselor to local, regional, and national companies. He assists clients with all aspects of business start-up, from the formation of an LLC or corporation, initial investment and financing, and drafting of a lease or real estate purchase agreement to the creation of standard terms and conditions, the negotiation of supplier contracts, and employment contracts.

19 years

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Commercial Real Estate 6%

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Construction and Development 6%

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Contracts and Agreements 6%

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Corporate and Incorporation 6%

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Employment and Labor 6%

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Estate Planning 6%

Mr. TerBeek is committed to providing clients with comprehensive and affordable estate planning, including the preparation of wills, the creation of trusts, powers of attorney, medical powers of attorney, special needs trusts, and other documents. He works to make the estate planning process manageable and understandable for every client.

19 years

6%
Landlord or Tenant 6%

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Lawsuits and Disputes 6%

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Limited Liability Company (LLC) 6%

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Litigation 6%

Mr. TerBeek handles commercial and real estate litigation for businesses and individuals, including issues related to corporate governance, breach of contract, collection issues, easements and land rights, and transactional disputes. He has tried both jury and bench trials in Michigan district courts and circuit courts and has argued before the Michigan Court of Appeals.

19 years

6%
Power of Attorney 6%

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Probate 6%

6%
Real Estate 6%

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Trusts 6%

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Fees and Rates

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Awards

Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 19 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2005

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Wheeler Upham P.C

250 Monroe Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503

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Wheeler Upham A Professional Corporation

250 Monroe Avenue N.W., Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503

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Online Presence

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Michael James TerBeek's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Negotiations

Mike was very professional and easy to talk to, made me understand every thing. Was available anytime I had a question. I would recommend Mike to anyone and feel they were in good hands.

Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2015

persistent and dedicated

Michael helped my small business vet a pretty complicated land/zoning dispute. His attention to detail and his insight were invaluable. He always took the time to listen to our concerns and needs. I have since referred friends and even family to him

Posted by Jeff | May 9, 2012

Excellent Service

I recommend Mike for all your legal needs. Mike prepared my will for me and articulated the legal issues involved in real world terms solving complex issues in a completely understandable way. Mike answered our questions and asked some of his own never assuming or taking anything for granted in ful...ly completing the legal work we hired him to do.

Posted by Steve | November 11, 2011

Excellent service and great person to deal with

I went to Mike for an estate plan for my wife and I. He explained all our options in ways we could understand, took time to answer our questions, put together a plan that really makes sense for us and takes care of our kids... he made the process much easier than we expected. And his rates are VERY... reasonable. We were quoted more than twice as much for the same type of work somewhere else, but we are very glad we worked with Mr. TerBeek instead.

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Michael James TerBeek's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Oppenhuizen

Unknown lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am happy to endorse Mike. I have referred clients to Mike, each of whom has reported that he or she was extremely happy with Mike's service. I have also worked with Mike on a few matters, as have other attorneys in my firm, and each of us was impressed with Mike's knowledge and advocacy."

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Jason Rop

Business lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. His knowledge, practical advice, and creative solutions are of obvious benefit to any client."

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Jonathan Fennell

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

2017 Distinguished Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Distinguished Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Distinguished Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Distinguished Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell

N/A

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Wheeler Upham, PC

1900 - Present

Shareholder, Wheeler Upham A Professional Corporation

2005 - 2011

Attorney, David & Wierenga, PC

Associations

2015 - Present

Calvin Alumni Law Professionals

Steering Committee

2005 - Present

Grand Rapids Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Dale Swiler v Integrity Tree Services, LLC

Client dismissed from case on MSD

McKelvey & Co. v Cedar Hill Homes, Inc.

case dismissed against client on MSD

Phoenix REO, LLC v. Jaspal Singh et al

Recovered on Mediated settlement

Bradner Smith & Company v Oren International

stipulated Dismissal of CAse

Quality Pool and Spa Inc v. Rose Dieleman

Case dismissed against past manager

National Republic Bank of Chicago v. S Patel et al

Judgment for Bank reduced by over $200,000

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Education

2005

University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, Minnesota

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Calvin College

1996

Calvin College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Business Law Boot Camp

Maintaining Ethics in Business Law

2016

Business Law Boot Camp

Preparing Common Business Contracts

Publications

2003

Bar Review Weekly - Minnsota Law School Student Publication Corporate Cold War Heats Up -and other titles

Languages

English

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