Jon is a commercial litigator with experience in litigation of supply chain disputes, asset purchase agreements, franchise agreements, and other business related litigation. Jon also has a substantial practice in securities dispute, including litigation and arbitration of securities and investor disputes, in which he has successfully represented investors and broker-dealers. His experience on sophisticated matters includes bringing cases to summary judgment, trial, and courts of appeal. Jon is also experienced in several forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution, including facilitative mediation and arbitration, where he has won several multi-million dollar awards.
Jon M. Bylsma
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation Litigation - Banking and Finance Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions Litigation - Securities
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation Litigation - Banking and Finance Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions Litigation - Securities
Biography
Locations
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Education
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1993
Bar Admissions
Affiliations
- Bethany Christian Services - Charity Golf Committee
- Blodgett-Ferguson Foundation - Charity Golf Committee
- Grand Rapids Bar Association - Member
- Pathfinder Resources - Past Board Chair
- State Bar of Michigan - Member
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Litigation - Banking and Finance, Grand Rapids (2023)
- Litigation - Banking and Finance, Grand Rapids (2021)
- Litigation - Banking and Finance, Grand Rapids (2015)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
- Litigation - Securities
Awards:
- Martindale-Hubbell Rated AV® Preeminent™
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America ® since 2011
- Listed in Michigan Super Lawyers 2011 & 2012
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