Glenn L. Smith
Recognized since 2018
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Practice Areas
Employment Law - Individuals
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Mr. Smith practices primarily in the areas of employment law, civil litigation, contracts, business and corporate law, construction law, federal government contracts, and postal law. He has unique expertise in federal sector employment law and represents employees of federal agencies in many forums. Mr. Smith has extensive litigation experience in these areas and has appeared before federal district courts, courts of appeal, bankruptcy courts, boards of contract appeal, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Merit System Protection Board, and state courts and administrative agencies. Mr. Smith was the 2014 and 2016 Chairman of the Grand Rapids Bar Association's Labor and Employment Law Section. Mr. Smith has successfully assisted clients with document drafting, discrimination claims, disability and Family Medical Leave Act compliance issues, employee handbook questions, and contract disputes. Prior to joining Wheeler Upham, Mr. Smith was in-house counsel with the U.S. Postal Service, where he handled some of its most complex litigation involving personal injury, construction claims, leasing issues, and contract disputes. Mr. Smith handles litigation against the federal government that other attorneys shy away from, including claims arising under the various civil rights laws, the Federal Torts Claim Act, postal revenue deficiencies, and the Contract Disputes Act. Mr. Smith has published articles in the Michigan Bar Journal on mail disputes and bankruptcy appeals.
Contact & Links
- Direct Phone Number: 616-459-7100
- Phone Number: 616-459-7100
- Lawyer Page: https://www.wuattorneys.com
Location
- Calder Plaza Building, Suite 100
250 Monroe Avenue, NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2215
Education
- University of Michigan, JD, graduated 1989
- University of Michigan, BA, graduated 1985
Bar Admissions
- Michigan, 1989
Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
Headquarters:
Grand Rapids, Michigan
3 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
- Employment Law - Individuals
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- Employment Law - Management
- Government Contracts
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Real Estate
Publications
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