Bruce W. Neckers
Awarded Practice Areas
Bet-the-Company Litigation Commercial Litigation Mediation Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Biography
Bruce concentrates his practice in mediation and complex commercial litigation. Having completed over 500 mediation cases, he represents plaintiffs or defendants in significant cases in both state and federal court. His practice specializes in complex business litigation, employment, commercial, and personal injury litigation.
Overview
- The Ohio State University, J.D., graduated 1968
- Michigan, Michigan
- Ohio, Ohio
- Federal Bar Association for the Western District of Michigan - Past President & Founding Board Member
- Grand Rapids Bar Association - Member & Past President
- State Bar of Michigan - Member & Past President
- Michigan, Michigan
- Ohio, Ohio
- Federal Bar Association for the Western District of Michigan - Past President & Founding Board Member
- Grand Rapids Bar Association - Member & Past President
- State Bar of Michigan - Member & Past President
- The Ohio State University, J.D., graduated 1968
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Mediation, Grand Rapids (2025)
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Grand Rapids (2025)
- Bet-the-Company Litigation, Grand Rapids (2018)
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Grand Rapids (2016)
- Bet-the-Company Litigation, Grand Rapids (2014)
- Mediation, Grand Rapids (2013)
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Grand Rapids (2012)
- Bet-the-Company Litigation, Grand Rapids (2011)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Mediation
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Medical Malpractice Law
- Personal Injury Litigation
Special Focus:
- Medical Malpractice
Awards:
- American College of Trial Lawyers
- The National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, Michigan Member
- International Society of Barristers
- Martindale Hubbell Highest AV Preeminent Rating
- Michigan Law and Politics, Super Lawyers®, Business Litigation
News & Media
Publications
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