Thomas R. Behm

Grand Rapids, MI Directions

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010

Awarded Practice Areas

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Bet-the-Company Litigation Commercial Litigation Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2027 edition in Grand Rapids.

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2027 - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

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616-235-5500

Works at

Gruel Mills

3 Best Lawyers awards

Biography

Thomas R. Behm is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Thomas R. practices law in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas R. Behm since 2010. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Thomas R. Behm is held by other lawyers.

Locations

Grand Rapids, Michigan

616-253-6112

99 Monroe Avenue, NW, Suite 800
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Education

Detroit College of Law, JD, graduated 1986
University of Michigan, BBA, graduated 1983

Affiliations

American Bar Association - Member-Litigation Section
American Board of Trail Advocates (ABOTA) - Executive Board Member
American College of Trial Lawyers - Fellow
Federal Bar Association - Member
Grand Rapids Bar Association - Former President
Justice Foundation of West Michigan - Past Chairman and Fellow
Michigan Association for Justice - Past Board Member
Michigan State Bar Foundation - Fellow
State Bar of Michigan - Executive Board Member- Negligence Section
The National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals - Fellow

Federal Clerkships

United States District Court

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers^® for:

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Grand Rapids (2027)
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Grand Rapids (2025)
Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Grand Rapids (2024)
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Grand Rapids (2023)
Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Grand Rapids (2022)
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Grand Rapids (2021)
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Grand Rapids (2019)
Bet-the-Company Litigation, Grand Rapids (2015)

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® 2027 for work in:

Bet-the-Company Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Awards:

Recipient of the 2014 Respected Advocate Award given by the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel
Grand Rapids Bar Association- President's Award
Selected to the Michigan Super Lawyers®
"AV- Preeminent Lawyer" peer review rating through Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating available for legal ability and integrity
Peer selected for inclusion in Leading Lawyers, a listing of the leading lawyers limited to 5 percent of licensed attorneys in the State of Michigan
Contributing author for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education
Served as a Trial Instructor for the Hillman Advocacy Program

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