616-732-5000 info@msblaw.com Home Who We Are Areas of Practice Our Team News Job Listings Contact Us COMMERCIAL LITIGATION Every business dispute is different, involving distinct facts, personalities, and objectives. What doesn’t change from case to case, however, is the need for deft handling, proven advocacy skills, and a razor-sharp focus on achieving the desired result – the very strengths that clients have come to expect from the attorneys at McShane & Bowie. Whether bringing or defending a lawsuit, we help you determine an appropriate goal and then craft a litigation strategy to effectuate that outcome. Some disagreements warrant discretion and pre-suit negotiation, while others demand aggressive, toe-to-toe combat in the courtroom. We counsel clients on how to position each and pursue their vital interests, and then become their champion in the litigation arena. Far-Reaching Litigation Experience Our attorneys represent clients across a wide range of industries, with an impressive record in a variety of issues, state and federal courts, and administrative forums. Corporate & Business Disputes Breach of contract Business torts Shareholder disputes Trademark and copyright violations Patent infringement Franchise disputes Civil tax issues Real Estate Disputes Title and transfer issues Construction litigation Homeowner association issues Landlord-tenant issues Boundary, easement, and lake access disputes Plat and street vacation Real estate contract disputes Zoning appeals Employment Disputes Breach of employment agreements Violation of non-compete, non-solicitation, and trade secret provisions Wrongful termination defense Defense of discrimination, harassment, and statutory violation allegations Employment and labor arbitration Banking & Finance Disputes Loan default and lender liability Mortgage foreclosure Class action defense of consumer financial services litigation Receiverships Collections Creditor’s rights and bankruptcy preferences In addition to civil matters, we also defend individuals and companies in tax and white-collar criminal actions, and we represent trustees, personal representatives, beneficiaries, and creditors in probate and trust disputes. Accomplished Litigators for Whatever Is at Stake Whether a legal dispute is merely a nuisance or has bet-the-company consequences, the attorneys at McShane & Bowie have the necessary skills, experience, and temperament to successfully represent you in and out of court. Regardless of the issues, do what our valued clients do – make us your first phone call. Attorneys Specializing in Commercial Litigation Jennifer J. Brougham James R. Bruinsma Kathleen L. Bruinsma Andrew C. Shier RESOURCEFUL • DEVOTED • TRUSTED Commanding and Simplifying Your Legal Complexities in Business and Real Estate McSHANE & BOWIE IS LOCATED AT: 99 Monroe Avenue NW, Suite 1100, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Disclaimer Privacy Policy Legal Client Portal Webmail Login © 2021, All Rights Reserved EIEIO Online Marketing™ and Website Design by Valorous Circle LLC