Construction Law Real Estate Law
John G. Cameron, Jr.
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Biography
John G. Cameron, Jr., practices principally in the areas of real estate, construction, and general business law. He has written numerous chapters and articles and, in addition to writing the two-volume Michigan Real Property Law: Principles and Commentary (Michigan ICLE 3d ed) (often referred to as the “Bible” of Michigan real property law), is the author of the five-volume treatise Michigan Real Estate Forms & Practice (Aspen Publishers 1998) and A Practitioner’s Guide to Construction Law (ALI-ABA). Mr. Cameron was named one of 25 Michigan “Leaders in the Law” by Michigan Lawyers Weekly in February 2012. He was named Grand Rapids Best Lawyers Real Estate Lawyer of the Year in 2009 and Construction Lawyer of the Year in 2012. He is a real estate law advisor to ALI-CLE, and for six years served on the National Board of Editors of The Practical Real Estate Lawyer. He is also a member emeritus of the Michigan Land Title Standards Committee. A former instructor of real estate law at Grand Valley State University’s Seidman School of Business and at Grand Rapids Community College, Mr. Cameron is an adjunct professor at the University of Michigan Law School, where he teaches real estate transactions. Mr. Cameron lectures frequently on real estate law, construction law, and professional ethics for various organizations, including ALI-ABA and Michigan ICLE. Mr. Cameron represents a wide range of clients in a variety of matters.
Overview
- Wayne State University, J.D., graduated 1978
- Wayne State University, J.D., graduated 1978
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Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Construction Law, Grand Rapids (2012)
- Real Estate Law, Grand Rapids (2009)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Construction Law
- Real Estate Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Water Law
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