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Benjamin Martin White
also known as Benjamin M. White, Ben White
About Benjamin
Biography
Ben White practices bankruptcy law, estate planning, and litigation. He currently serves as Chair of the West Michigan Federal Bar Association's Bankruptcy Section, and also serves on the Board of the West Michigan Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association. Ben was recently selected as a 2016 "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers magazine. Ben is a native of Grand Rapids, and lives with his wife and three children in Ada (a suburb of Grand Rapids).
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
35%
18 years
Litigation
25%
18 years
Estate Planning
20%
13 years
Probate
20%
13 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Michigan for 17 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
White Law Firm, PLC
833 Kenmoor Ave. SE, Ste. E, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546
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Posted by anonymous | April 24, 2017
Helpful,friendly and fast
Met within 24 hours of initial contact. Seems to be an attorney who will be aggressive representation.
Posted by anonymous | December 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Great experience for our personal estate plan
We hired Ben to complete estate planning documents for us as we're young professionals with two young children and had nothing in place. He took the time to consult with us about our wants and wishes and educated us on the importance of each piece of the plan. I know feel comfortable knowing we have ...
Benjamin Martin White's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Ben is a dedicated and smart lawyer. I refer work to him and trust that he does a good job for his clients."
"Ben is a sharp attorney that is very detail oriented. He definitely is thorough in his review of any matter."
Jason Jansma
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
2008 - 2015
Associate Attorney, Keller & Almassian
Associations
2016 - Present
W.D. Mich. Federal Bar Association, Bankruptcy Law SectionChairman
2016 - Present
Turnaround Management AssociationBoard Member
2009 - Present
American Bankruptcy InstituteMember
2008 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
American Bar Association
Member
Grand Rapids Bar Association, Business and Tax Section
Grand Rapids Bar Association - Young Lawyers Section
Member
Grand Rapids Young Professionals
2011 - 2016
FBA Bankruptcy Section NewsletterEditor
Sample of Legal Cases
Michigan Dep't of Treasury v. Hight (In re Hight), 670 F.3d 699 (6th Cir. 2012).
Education
2008
Michigan State University College of Law
Law Degree, Magna Cum Laude
2002
Western Michigan University
B.B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2015
W.D. Michigan FBA Bankruptcy Seminar
Basics of Bankruptcy
Publications
2013
Federal Bar Association (Bankruptcy Section) Newsletter
Members Only: Treatment of LLC Membership Interests in Bankruptcy
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers