Commercial Litigation Oil and Gas Law
John M. DeVries
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
John M. DeVries, a native of Grand Rapids, practices in the areas of litigation in federal and state courts, oil, gas and water law, eminent domain and zoning law. John received his bachelor's degree from Calvin College and his law degree from the University of Michigan, magna cum laude, Order of the Coif. He is a member of the Grand Rapids and Federal Bar Associations, the State Bar of Michigan, and is a life member of the Sixth Circuit Judicial Conference.
Overview
- University of Michigan, Juris Doctorate
- Calvin College, BA
- Michigan, State Bar of Michigan
- Federal Bar Association - Member
- Grand Rapids Bar Association - Member
- Sixth Circuit Judicial Conference - Life Member
- State Bar of Michigan - Member
- U.S. District Court (Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan)
- U.S. Court of Appeals (Sixth Circuit)
- U.S. Tax Court
- Michigan, State Bar of Michigan
- Federal Bar Association - Member
- Grand Rapids Bar Association - Member
- Sixth Circuit Judicial Conference - Life Member
- State Bar of Michigan - Member
- University of Michigan, Juris Doctorate
- Calvin College, BA
- U.S. District Court (Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan)
- U.S. Court of Appeals (Sixth Circuit)
- U.S. Tax Court
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Oil and Gas Law, Grand Rapids (2022)
- Oil and Gas Law, Grand Rapids (2011)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Commercial Litigation
- Oil and Gas Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Natural Resources Law
Special Focus:
- Oil and Gas
Awards:
- AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Listed in Michigan Super Lawyers
- Listed in Best Lawyers
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