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Licensed in: Michigan since 1992. Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KuiperKraemer/, Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kuiper-kraemer-pc, Findlaw: https://lawyers.findlaw.com/michigan/grand-rapids/thomas-a-kuiper-MjEzMTY4OF8x/, Lawinfo: https://www.lawinfo.com/lawfirm/michigan/grand-rapids/kuiper-kraemer-pc/69b4e746-5ad7-4628-970d-c6c47e0adbd9.html
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Biography
An attorney at Kuiper Kraemer PC in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Thomas A. Kuiper has over 30 years of experience practicing law. His areas of practice include civil litigation, trust and estate litigation, commercial litigation, personal injury, real estate, family law and domestic relations.
Mr. Kuiper is an experienced litigator who also uses mediation and arbitration to resolve legal issues. He is a dedicated and zealous advocate for his clients’ rights and needs. He keeps his clients informed through each step of the process and communicates complex legal concepts in a clear and fathomable manner.
Graduating cum laude, Mr. Kuiper has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hope College, majoring in economics and business administration. He obtained his Juris Doctor from the Wayne State University Law School. Mr. Kuiper is licensed to practice in the state of Michigan, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit.
Mr. Kuiper is a member of the American Bar Association, Federal Bar Association and the State Bar of Michigan. He was chairman of the litigation section of the Grand Rapids Bar Association. He was president of the Other Way Ministries and Garfield Park Neighborhoods Association. He is a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Task Force in the Kent County Circuit Court.
His prior experience includes being a law clerk at the Michigan Court of Appeals. Mr. Kuiper has published articles in prominent platforms. Honored for his exceptional legal work, Mr. Kuiper has an “Excellent” rating on Avvo and has an AV Preeminent* peer review rating by Martindale Hubbell. He is also on the list of Grand Rapids Magazine Leading Lawyers for several years.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Education
- Wayne State University Law School
Professional Affiliations
Practice Areas: Business Litigation, Estate & Trust Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Family Law, Personal Injury - General, Real Estate