Corporate Law Banking and Finance Law Financial Services Regulation Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Grand Rapids.
Harvey Koning
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2009 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Harvey Koning is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group and is active in the firm’s Financial Institutions Industry group. He works with a wide variety of businesses, from start-ups to public companies. He represents companies involved in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and also initial and secondary public offerings. Harvey’s corporate practice also includes private equity, venture capital, securities regulation and executive compensation. He works extensively with a number of banks concerning government regulation and other matters specific to financial institutions.
Overview
Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1990
- Calvin College, graduated 1987
- Michigan, State Bar of Michigan
- Georgia, State Bar of Georgia
- Colorado, Colorado Bar Association
- Bethany Christian Services - Board Member
- Grand Rapids Bar Association - Member
- State Bar of Michigan - Member
Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Michigan, State Bar of Michigan
- Georgia, State Bar of Georgia
- Colorado, Colorado Bar Association
- Bethany Christian Services - Board Member
- Grand Rapids Bar Association - Member
- State Bar of Michigan - Member
- Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1990
- Calvin College, graduated 1987
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Corporate Law, Grand Rapids (2026)
- Banking and Finance Law, Grand Rapids (2025)
- Banking and Finance Law, Grand Rapids (2022)
- Financial Services Regulation Law, Grand Rapids (2015)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Banking and Finance Law
- Corporate Law
- Financial Services Regulation Law
News & Media
Case History
Transactions
- Formed a de novo bank
Assisted a client with all aspects of getting a new bank approved and funded.
- Assist several banks in negotiating orders with regulators
Assisted several banks in negotiating consent orders with the FDIC.
- Bank holding company merger
Represented a publicly traded bank holding company in its merger with another bank holding company.
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