Real Estate Law
Jonathan W. Anderson
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Jon is a partner in the real estate group. His practice is transaction-oriented, assisting clients in real estate purchases, sales, exchanges, leasing, financing and development matters. He represents businesses, institutions, developers, and investors in their real estate needs. In addition to Jon’s current community commitments, he has been involved in a variety of community organizations over the years including the State Bar of Michigan Access to Justice Campaign, Legal Aid of Western Michigan, Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids, Habitat for Humanity, and the Circle Theater.
Overview
Grand Rapids, Michigan
- University of Notre Dame, J.D., graduated 1982
- Calvin College, BA, graduated 1979
- Michigan, State Bar of Michigan
- Cherry Street Health Services - Heart of the City Health Center Campaign Cabinet, 2010 Treasurer, 1997; Board Member, 1995 - 1998
- Community Circle Theater - Board Member, 2005 - 2007
- Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids - President, 1993; Board Member, 1988 -1994
- Habitat for Humanity of Grand Rapids - President, 1990 - 1991; Board Member, 1988 - 1992
- Legal Aid of Western Michigan - President, 1999; Board Member, 1998 -2001
- State Bar of Michigan Access to Justice Capital Campaign - Regional Chair, 2004 - 2007
- The Rotary Club of Grand Rapids - Member, 2013
- Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts - Capital Campaign Finance Team (2010)
Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Michigan, State Bar of Michigan
- Cherry Street Health Services - Heart of the City Health Center Campaign Cabinet, 2010 Treasurer, 1997; Board Member, 1995 - 1998
- Community Circle Theater - Board Member, 2005 - 2007
- Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids - President, 1993; Board Member, 1988 -1994
- Habitat for Humanity of Grand Rapids - President, 1990 - 1991; Board Member, 1988 - 1992
- Legal Aid of Western Michigan - President, 1999; Board Member, 1998 -2001
- State Bar of Michigan Access to Justice Capital Campaign - Regional Chair, 2004 - 2007
- The Rotary Club of Grand Rapids - Member, 2013
- Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts - Capital Campaign Finance Team (2010)
- University of Notre Dame, J.D., graduated 1982
- Calvin College, BA, graduated 1979
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Real Estate Law
Special Focus:
- Condominiums
- Development
Awards:
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America®, Real Estate Law, 2007 – present
- Listed in Michigan Super Lawyers, Real Estate, 2006 – present
- Selected as one of Top 10 Lawyers by Grand Rapids Magazine, November 1998
- Listed in Who's Who in American Law (7th and later editions)
- Michigan State Bar Foundation, Fellow
- Martindale-Hubbell Rated, AV® Preeminent™
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