John M. Roels

Grand Rapids, MI Directions

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019

Awarded Practice Areas

Litigation - Construction Litigation - Insurance Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

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Awarded Practice Areas

Litigation - Construction Litigation - Insurance Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

Works at

Wheeler Upham PC

5 Best Lawyers awards

Biography

John M. Roels is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Insurance and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants.

John M., who practices law in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Locations

Grand Rapids, Michigan

616-459-7100

Calder Plaza Building, Suite 100
250 Monroe Avenue, NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2215

Education

University of Michigan, Juris Doctor, graduated 1975
Calvin College, B.A., graduated 1972

Bar Admissions

Michigan, Western District
Michigan, Eastern District
United States, Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
Michigan, State Bar of

Court Admissions

Michigan
United States Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit
United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
United States District Court, Western District of Michigan

Affiliations

Federal Bar Association - Member
Grand Rapids Bar Association - Member
Michigan Bar Association - Member

State Clerkships

Michigan - Court of Appeals

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® 2026 for work in:

Litigation - Construction
Litigation - Insurance
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

Additional Areas of Practice:

Commercial Litigation
Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
Construction Law
Litigation - Real Estate
Mediation
Personal Injury Litigation
Product Liability Litigation

Awards:

Martindale Av rating

Additional Information

Medition

John has been a state certified mediator for all cases since 2002. He has mediated cases involving personal injury, and business, property, and contract disputes. He also has made presentations on the subject at bar association events.

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