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Wheeler Upham A Professional Corporation Pro

4.5
42 reviews

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

General Civil Practice in all State and Federal Courts, Trial and Appellate Practice, General Liability and 21 more

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About Wheeler Upham A Professional Corporation

Effective Advocates • Trusted Counselors

The attorneys of Wheeler Upham are well known in the courtrooms and boardrooms of Michigan. We have spent over 130 years advising individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations, and solving their legal problems. As a firm, we are big enough to bring together a team of lawyers with many diverse skills, yet small enough to provide you with the personalized attention your unique concerns deserve. We offer the benefits of a larger law firm at a more affordable cost. That's why our clients range from individuals to small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. The professionals at Wheeler Upham practice in many different areas of law, but we have in common a commitment to personalized, efficient, and effective legal service.

 

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Champion Badge Silver

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Wheeler Upham A Professional Corporation got this award in 2021

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At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

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Communication
4.3
Quality of Service
3.8
Responsiveness
4.3
Value for Money
3.9
Business Litigation
Posted by anonymous
June 28, 2025
Hired Attorney Glenn L. Smith

Glenn interrupted constantly during the consultation; he completely misunderstood the situation and was super unprofessional and arrogant. I was trying to explain my situation to him but he did not listen at all. It seems like he just doesn't care at all.

Expungements
Posted by anonymous
January 15, 2022
Hired Attorney Barbara J. Kennedy

B.K. Didn't know the law or procedures that a professional lawyer would. Had little knowledge of the facts about my wifes case and she made us look like fools for trusting this lawyer. She had to be schooled by the judge on the difference between certain charges. Aww WHAT. B.K. Never received important paperwork from the attorney general's office because she couldn't figure out her own mailing address. However, the judge was able to read it to us all. How Embarrassing is that. B. K. Then tried to blame anyone & everyone for her incompetence on our dime. This all could have been A NON ISSUE, IF THIS LAWYER KNEW THE RULES, LAW, BECAUSE THIS CASE WASN'T EVEN ELIGIBLE FOR EXPUNGEMENT PER THE NEW GUIDELINES. SHE DIDN'T KNOW THE LAW OR SHES A PREDATORY LAWYER OUT TO COLLECT THE MONEY. I SUGGEST THE Krupp law firm as they have straight fee set up for a lot of court issues. Example: Krupp expungement $1500. Wheeler Upham : $200 a hour

 
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Areas of Law

  • Civil Practice 1
    • General Civil Practice in all State and Federal Courts
  • Appellate Practice 1
    • Trial and Appellate Practice
  • Insurance 5
    • General Liability
    • First and Third Party Insurance
    • Insurance Litigation
    • General Liability Defense
    • Primary and Excess Insurance Coverage
  • Business Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Labor and Employment 2
    • Federal Sector Employment Law
    • Employment Law
  • Real Estate
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations
  • Debtor and Creditor
  • Taxation
  • Internet Law 1
    • E-Commerce
  • Religious Institutions
  • Transportation 1
    • Transportation Liability
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Probate and Estate Planning
  • Family Law 1
    • Divorce

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  • Firm History
    Year Established

    1883

  • Representative Clients

    Representative Clients: Metropolitan Life Ins. Co.; Travelers Ins. Co.; Farmers Ins. Group; Auto-Owners Ins. Co.; Medtronic, Inc.; Westdale Better Homes and Gardens; Gospel Films, Inc.

    REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS: Travelers Insurance Co.; Farmers Insurance Group; American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.; Auto Owners Insurance Co.; International Aid, Inc.; Farm Bureau Insurance Co.; Safeguard Properties, LLC; Progressive Michigan Insurance Co.; NCP Coatings, Inc.; Bristol West Insurance Co.; Criterion Claims Solutions; Baldwin & Lyons; Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.; Werner Co.; Kent Record Management, Inc.; Peterson Oil & Petroleum, Inc.; Delta Properties; The National Republic Bank of Chicago; Sullivan's Carpet & Furniture; Grand Rapids Riverfront Hotel; Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel-Grand Rapids; West Side Iron & Metal; Integrity Tree Services, Inc.; Plummer's Waste Group; West Brook Recovery Center, LLC.

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4.5
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Calder Plaza Building250 Monroe Avenue N.W., Suite 100Grand Rapids, MI 49503U.S.A.

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