Jeff L. "Jeff" Schad

Jeff L. "Jeff" Schad

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016
Awarded Practice Areas
Banking and Finance Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Banking and Finance Law
Jeff L. "Jeff" Schad
Jeff L. "Jeff" Schad
Grand Rapids, MI
Works at
Varnum LLP

102 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Jeff’s practice is focused on financing transactions, from tax-exempt and taxable bond issues to commercial loans. He has served as bond counsel to State of Michigan departments and agencies as well as to local bond issuers. Jeff also represents letter of credit providers and underwriters in bond transactions.

Works at
Varnum LLP

102 Best Lawyers awards

Varnum LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • The University of Michigan Law School, J.D., graduated 1973
  • Michigan State University, BA, graduated 1970

Bar Admissions

  • Michigan, State Bar of Michigan
  • Michigan, Grand Rapids Bar Association
  • Michigan, National Association of Bond Lawyers

Affiliations

  • East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation - Past Board Member
  • Fountain Street Church Foundation - Past Board Member
  • Grand Rapids Public Schools - Tutor

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Banking and Finance Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Public Finance Law
Awards:
  • Martindale-Hubbell Rated AV® Preeminent™
  • Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America®, as Lawyer of the Year Banking and Finance Law, Grand Rapids, Michigan

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