Peter helps businesses and individuals respond to legal problems that typically arise in transactions for real and/or personal property, including the sale, leasing, financing, or development of real property or business assets. In addition, he helps lenders and commercial borrowers utilize financial transactions to structure real property and business financing. Peter has also assisted many businesses, including financial institutions, in a variety of litigation and loan work-out matters.
Peter Rhoades
Awarded Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Grand Rapids.
Awarded Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Grand Rapids.
Biography
Locations
Education
- Hope College, B.A., Economics and Business Administration, graduated 1989
- Valparaiso University, J.D., magna cum laude, graduated 1993
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Grand Rapids (2026)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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