Background
Keller, James M. was born on August 13, 1959 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States.
Keller, James M. was born on August 13, 1959 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States.
University of Michigan (Bachelor of Arts, 1981). Wayne State University (Juris Doctor, 1984).
Worked at De Groot, Keller & Vincent (Grand Rapids, Michigan) specializing in General Civil Litigation Practice in all State and Federal Courts. Bankruptcy, Chapter 11, Insolvency, Commercial Law, Personal Injury, Bankruptcy Defense, Family Law. Admitted to the bar, 1984, Michigan.
Member: Grand Rapids Bar Association.
State Bar of Michigan. The Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
Federal Bar Association (Member, Bankruptcy Section). Catholic Lawyers Association of Western Michigan.
The firm was founded in 1928 by Charles V. Hilding and Merle C. Baker, as a general practice firm.
The firm was enlarged when Murray B. De Groot became a partner in 1954 specializing in the bankruptcy area. The firm adopted its present name in 1986 when Brian Doctorate. Vincent and James M. Keller became partners. The firm has considerable strength in the area of bankruptcy law where it represents creditors in bankruptcy, preference defendants, Chapter 11 debtors and consumer debtors.
Through its growth, the firm maintains a strong litigation section and offers a wide additional variety of legal services.
The firm encourages professional development in the community. The firm partners and associates participate in continuing legal education seminars, professional association activities and community affairs
Member: Grand Rapids Bar Association. State Bar of Michigan. The Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
Federal Bar Association (Member, Bankruptcy Section).
Catholic Lawyers Association of Western Michigan.