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James R. Brown

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 1987.
900 Monroe Avenue, NW Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
(616) 632-8000
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Firm: Mika Meyers, PLC
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Mika Meyers, PLC


Years In Practice


Phone Number (616) 632-8000

James R. Brown concentrates his law practice in municipal law and real property law. He represents many townships, villages, cities and other municipal bodies throughout West Michigan and elsewhere in the state.

His law practice has a particular emphasis in the representation of townships, and he serves as general counsel for a large number of townships in Kent County and in surrounding counties.

Jim is also an experienced township official, having served for 25 years as chairperson of the Grand Rapids Township Planning Commission. He also served for 20 years as chairperson of the Board of Zoning Appeals of Grand Rapids Township. He is an active member of the Michigan Townships Association and has written and lectured extensively on legal matters affecting townships, villages and public authorities.

A significant portion of his practice involves zoning and other land use matters. He has drafted zoning ordinances for many local governments in Michigan, and his articles on zoning and real property law have appeared in the Michigan Planning and Zoning News, the Michigan Real Property Review, and other publications. He is also active in representing district libraries and other types of libraries established by local governments.

Jim also has an extensive real property law practice, and has been active at the state level as an officer of the Real Property Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan. He served for several years as a member of the Council of the Section. He is a former chairperson of the Real Property Law Section, and been a member of the State Bar Land Title Standards Committee for more than 25 years, and is a former chairperson of that committee.

What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Municipal Law
Real Estate Law
Awards
Lawyer of the Year recognition for James R. Brown
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
Real Estate Law, Grand Rapids (2014)
Municipal Law, Grand Rapids (2013)
  • Listed in Best Lawyers of America since 1987
  • Named by Best Lawyers as Grand Rapids' 2013 Municipal Lawyer of the Year and 2014 Real Estate Lawyer of the Year
  • Listed in Michigan Super Lawyers
  • Selected by Michigan Lawyers Weekly as a 2014 Leader in the Law
Education
University of Michigan, Juris Doctorate
Graduated
Albion College, A.B.
Contact Details and Office Locations
Office: (616) 632-8000
900 Monroe Avenue, NW
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
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