Jon M. Bylsma

Jon M. Bylsma


Varnum LLP

Recognized since 2011

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Litigation - Banking and Finance

Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions

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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.

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Location
  • Bridgewater Place, Suite 1700
    333 Bridge Street, NW
    Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Education
  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1993
Bar Admissions
  • Michigan, State Bar of Michigan
  • Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association
  • Texas, State Bar of Texas
  • Colorado, Colorado Bar Association
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

Varnum LLP
Headquarters: Grand Rapids, Michigan

94 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

17 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Litigation - Banking and Finance Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Litigation - Banking and Finance Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Litigation - Banking and Finance
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® 2024 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
Awards:
  • Martindale-Hubbell Rated AV® Preeminent™
  • Listed in The Best Lawyers in America ® since 2011
  • Listed in Michigan Super Lawyers 2011 & 2012
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Litigation - Securities

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