Background
Shape, John F. was born on July 16, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio, United States.
Shape, John F. was born on July 16, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio, United States.
Miami University and Hillsdale College (Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, 1968). University of Virginia (Juris Doctor, 1973).
Worked at McShane & Bowie, The Property Letting Centre (Grand Rapids, Michigan) specializing in Real Estate Development, Zoning, Finance and Syndication, Business and Banking Law, Estate and Tax Planning, Litigation, Bankruptcy Law and Probate. Admitted to the bar, 1973, Pennsylvania. 1979, Michigan.
Member: Grand Rapids and American Bar Associations.
State Bar of Michigan.
Since 1950, McShane & Bowie has expanded from a specialty real estate firm into a real estate, commercial and business oriented firm which provides specialized legal expertise to our varied clientele. We recognized the interdisciplinary relationships at work across legal specialties - tax law, trust and estate planning, capital acquisitions and business transactions, creditor"s rights, administrative law and litigation - all of which affect our clients" business and personal interests.
Member: Grand Rapids and American Bar Associations. State Bar of Michigan.