Robert C. Rutgers, Jr.
Top rated Business & Corporate attorney in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Rutgers Law
Practice Areas: Business & Corporate, Family Law, Business Litigation; view more
Licensed in Michigan since: 1992
Education: Marquette University Law School
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2022 - 2024 Rutgers Law
180 Monroe Ave NWSuite 400
Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Phone: 616-552-4000 Email: Robert C. Rutgers, Jr. Visit website
Details
Mr. Rutgers practice focuses on representing small to medium businesses in a general counsel capacity. He handles M&A, contract drafting, employment and real estate matters, financing, and litigation of related disputes. He develops close working relationships with business owners and managers. Mr. Rutgers also handles personal legal issues such as both litigated and collaborative divorce, and real estate sales/purchases.
Mr. Rutgers is AV-rated, which is the highest rating granted to attorneys by Martindale Hubbell. He is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America in the areas of Family Law and Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law. Mr. Rutgers was also selected as a Grand Rapids "Top Lawyer" in the areas of family law and corporate law by a peer selection process through Grand Rapids Magazine. He graduated from Marquette University Law School in 1992.
Practice areas
Business/Corporate, Family Law, Business Litigation, Real Estate: BusinessFirst Admitted: 1992, Michigan
Professional Webpage: https://www.rutgerslawfirm.com/attorney/rutgers-robert-c/
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Rotary Club of Grand Rapids, 2022
- State Bar of Michigan- Michigan Bar Journal Standing Committee, 2023
- Grand Rapids Bar Foundation, 2023
- Michigan State Bar Foundation, 2023
- Justice Foundation of West Michigan, 2023
- Economics Club of Grand Rapids , 2023
- Rotary Club of Grand Rapids, 2023
- Grand Rapids Bar Association, First Year Attorneys Committee, 2022
- Association for Corporate Growth - Western Michigan , 2020
- Economics Club of Grand Rapids , 2022
- Justice Foundation of West Michigan , 2022
- Michigan State Bar Foundation , 2022
- Grand Rapids Bar Foundation , 2022
- State Bar of Michigan- Michigan Bar Journal Standing Committee., 2022
- State Bar of Michigan- Special Committee on Delivery of Legal Services, 2018
- State Bar of Michigan- Membership Services Committee., 2018
- State Bar of Michigan- Membership Services Committee., 2017
- State Bar of Michigan- Membership Services Committee. , 2016
- Chair of the Executive Committee of Family Law Section - Grand Rapids Bar Association. , 2020
- State Bar of Michigan- Special Committee on Delivery of Legal Services , 2017
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
- Obtained large estate settlement involving successful service business, including large spousal support award., 2021
- Obtained successful result on homeowner's association compliance matter., 2023
- Successfully represented numerous clients in high net worth divorce matters., 2023
- Obtained favorable custody settlement., 2022
- Successfully defended attempt to change custody in hotly contested matter., 2021
- Successful resolution of numerous large collaborative and mediated divorce matters., 2021
- Resolved several large divorce litigation matters. Handled numerous substantive hearings on PPO issues., 2020
- Successfully completed numerous collaborative divorce matters, 2020
- Obtained injunctive relief in sales representative matter., 2018
- Settlement in California Proposition 65 matter involving Michigan distribution company. , 2019
Representative Clients:
- Represented numerous high net worth divorce clients, 2023
- Represent local plastic film manufacturer in all areas of business, 2023
- Represented steel company in transactional and contract matters., 2023
- Represented numerous high profile divorce matters., 2022
- Represented mortgage company on major contract issue., 2022
- Successfully handled several large Collaborative Divorce matters., 2022
- Represent regional food brokerage in all business areas., 2021
- Represent local plastic film manufacturer in all areas of business. , 2021
- Represent local steel fabricator in all areas of business. , 2021
Transactions:
- Represent e-commerce advisory company in formation and contract issues., 2021
- Handled several executive and c-suite level employment agreements for the employees , 2023
- Handled real estate sale for steel company, 2023
- Represented seller in asset sale., 2022
- Handled spin off company for real estate and stock sale for fabrication company., 2022
- Handled shareholder dispute where, after highly acrimonious situation, consensus was finally reached as to complete refinancing of debt for local manufacturing company., 2021
- Handled debt restructuring and refinancing package for large service company. , 2021
- Assisted numerous clients with COVID related issues involving contracts, employment matters and financing. Many of these instances required moving very quickly on the issues involved., 2020
- Handled M&A transaction for manufacturing company., 2018
- Handled major loan refinance of mid-sized service organization., 2015
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- Have real estate broker's license., 2022
- Have real estate broker's license, 2023
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Have handled several pro bono matter each year for last five years. Probate, guardianship, real estate, and family law., 2014
Honors/Awards:
- Highest rating for ethics and professional excellence. , AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale Hubbell, 2022
- Recognition from peers in specific practice areas., Included as a Grand Rapids Top Lawyer, Grand Rapids Magazine/Grand Rapids Business Journal, 2023
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Family Law., The Best Lawyers in America., 2023
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law., The Best Lawyers in America., 2023
- Recognized in areas of: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law Family Law for 2023, Best Law Firm recognition, U.S. News and World Report, 2023
- Only lawyers who were most often recommended by their peers in Leading Lawyers' statewide surveys are listed on LeadingLawyers.com., Selected for inclusion in "Leading Lawyers" for Closely & Privately Held Business Law, Leading Lawyers, 2023
- Only lawyers who were most often recommended by their peers in Leading Lawyers' statewide surveys are listed on LeadingLawyers.com., Selected for inclusion in "Leading Lawyers" for Family Law, Leading Lawyers, 2023
- Only lawyers who were most often recommended by their peers in Leading Lawyers' statewide surveys are listed on LeadingLawyers.com., Selected for inclusion in "Leading Lawyers" for Commercial Litigation, Leading Lawyers, 2023
- Highest rating for ethics and professional excellence. , AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale Hubbell, 2023
- Only lawyers who were most often recommended by their peers in Leading Lawyers' statewide surveys are listed on LeadingLawyers.com., Selected for inclusion in "Leading Lawyers" for Commercial Litigation, Leading Lawyers, 2022
- Only lawyers who were most often recommended by their peers in Leading Lawyers' statewide surveys are listed on LeadingLawyers.com., Selected for inclusion in "Leading Lawyers" for Family Law, Leading Lawyers, 2022
- Recognized in areas of: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law Family Law for 2022, Best Law Firm recognition, U.S. News and World Report, 2022
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law., The Best Lawyers in America., 2022
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Family Law., The Best Lawyers in America., 2022
- Recognition from peers in specific practice areas., Included as a Grand Rapids Top Lawyer in areas of Corporate Law and Family Law, Grand Rapids Magazine/Grand Rapids Business Journal, 2022
- Only lawyers who were most often recommended by their peers in Leading Lawyers' statewide surveys are listed on LeadingLawyers.com., Selected for inclusion in "Leading Lawyers" for Real Estate Law: Commercial, Leading Lawyers, 2020
Educational Background:
- Bachelor in Economics from Hope College. , 1989
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Discussed trend of older, longer marriages ending. Unique issues involved. , Co author, Grey Divorces and Silver Separations Present Special Challenges, Grand Rapids Business Journal, August 5, 2016, Family Law, 2016
Other Outstanding Achievements:
- Rutgers Law was recognized by U.S. News and World Report - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" for 2022., 2022
Office location for Robert C. Rutgers, Jr.
180 Monroe Ave NW
Suite 400
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Selections
3 Years Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyers: 2022 - 2024