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James R. Peterson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Litigation - Environmental, Litigation - Real Estate and Trade Secrets Law. James R. practices law in Grand Rapids, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized James R. Peterson since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which James R. P...

Rick is a member of Varnum's Labor and Employment Practice Group. He focuses on the defense of employers in workers’ compensation litigation, from managing contested cases in an aggressive and efficient manner to assessing cost-containment methods. He represents employers at all levels of the court system, including the Workers’ Compensation Appellate Court, the Michigan Court of Appeals, and Michigan Supreme Court. Rick has handled multiple Michigan Occupational Safety and Health...

Robert M. Huff is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Robert M. practices law in Grand Rapids, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Robert M. Huff since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Robert M. Huff is held by other lawyers.

Christopher Schneider is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. Christopher practices law in Grand Rapids, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher Schneider since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Christopher Schneider is held by other lawyers.

Steve Afendoulis is a partner and past chairman of the trial practice group. He is a trial and appellate advocate with a focus in the areas of complex commercial; partnership, shareholder and LLC disputes; personal injury; real estate; and trademark and unfair competition. He is a certified facilitative mediator and is trained in advanced alternative dispute resolution.

Herman D. Hofman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Herman D. practices law in Grand Rapids, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Herman D. Hofman since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Herman D. Hofman is held by other lawyers.

Catherine A. Tracey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Education Law and Employment Law - Management. Catherine A. practices law in Grand Rapids, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Catherine A. Tracey since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Catherine A. Tracey is held by other lawyers.

Jeff chairs Varnum's employee benefits practice group. He has 25 years of experience working with employers, executives and third-party administrators on a wide range of employee benefit, executive compensation and individual retirement matters, including plan design, plan administration, benefit plan disputes and tax planning for retirement. He also helps solve complex tax issues in business and investment transactions, especially those involving pass-through entities and oil and gas activit...

Dustin J. Daniels is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Dustin J. practices law in Grand Rapids, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Dustin J. Daniels since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in wh...

Peter Cummings is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. Peter practices law in Grand Rapids, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Peter Cummings since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Peter Cummings is held by other lawyers.