Michael J. TerBeek

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Michael J. TerBeek: Attorney with Wheeler Upham A Professional Corporation
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Silver Client Champion
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Biography

Mr. TerBeek advises clients in a wide variety of general business practice, including business formation, purchase and sale transactions, contract formation, employee issues, leases, and real estate purchases. Mr. TerBeek advises and files appropriate Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization for various types of companies and corporations, depending on the needs of his clients. These include s-corp and closely held corporations, limited liability companies (LLC), and non-profit corporations. Mr. TerBeek also works to establish 501(c) non-profit status with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for qualified charitable organizations and foundations.

He is also an experienced commercial litigator, handling all aspects of simple and complex litigation cases from the service of notice, Complaint or Answer through to jury or non-jury trial and beyond. Mr. TerBeek has handled numerous disputes involved complex contract law, including cases arising from the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), service disputes, construction law (liens and sub-contractor issues), and warranty claims. Mr. TerBeek also frequently assists clients in resolving conflicts regarding ownership or management of businesses, such as shareholder disputes, LLC Membership disputes, derivative actions by a shareholder on behalf a corporation, minority owner oppression in corporate or LLC, and other business breakdowns and dissolutions.

Additionally, Mr. TerBeek has an extensive estate planning practice, providing effective and efficient solutions for simple or complex situations. These frequently involve wills, trusts, living wills or medical powers of attorney, durable powers of attorney for financial matters, deeds, personal property allocations, special needs trust provisions, spend-thrift trust provisions, and related real estate or personal property funding of the estate plan.

Mr. TerBeek is also devoted to his family, and has served in various volunteer roles with Calvin Christian Reformed Church, Global Gifts, AnchorPoint Christian School, and the Grand Rapids chapter of the Calvin College Alumni Association.
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Areas of Practice (58)

  • Business Law
  • Civil Litigation
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Real Estate
  • Business Formation
  • Business Litigation
  • Business Organization
  • Business Start-Ups
  • Business Transactions
  • Buy-Sell Agreements
  • Buying and Selling of Businesses
  • Closely Held Business Law
  • Limited Liability Company Law
  • Small Business Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Sale of Goods
  • Uniform Commercial Code
  • Construction Contracts
  • Construction Liens
  • Construction Litigation
  • Mechanics Liens
  • Materialmens Liens
  • Breach of Contract
  • Commercial Contracts
  • Contract Litigation
  • Closely Held Corporations
  • Corporate Contracts
  • Corporate Formation
  • Incorporation
  • Nonprofit Corporations
  • S Corporations
  • Small Business Corporations
  • Covenants Not To Compete
  • Confidentiality Agreements
  • Noncompetition and Non-Solicitation
  • Commercial Landlord and Tenant Law
  • Commercial Leasing
  • Evictions
  • Landlord and Tenant Law
  • Leasing
  • Retail Leasing
  • Probate
  • Ancillary Probate
  • Adverse Possession
  • Boundary Disputes
  • Easements
  • Land Sales
  • Quiet Title
  • Real Estate Contracts
  • Real Property
  • Estate Planning
  • Family Trusts
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Special Needs Trusts
  • Wills
  • Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations
  • Private Foundations
  • Public Charities
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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Calvin College, B.A., Psychology and Philosophy, 1996; Calvin College, B.A., Teaching Certificate, 1996; Calvin College, Psychology and Philosophy, 1998; Calvin College, Teaching Certificate, 1998
Law School Attended:
University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2005
Year of First Admission:
2005
Admission:
2005, Michigan; 2005, U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
Memberships:
Grand Rapids Bar Association; State Bar of Michigan.
Special Agencies:
Representing clients before various municipal bodies and agencies, including: Kent County Assessors Office, City Council of City of Wyoming, Grand Rapids Planning Department, Yankee Springs Township Board, Caledonia Township Board, Grand Rapids Zoning Board of Appeals, Yankee Springs Zoning Board of Appeals, and Wright Township Planning Commission.
ISLN:
921233150
Transactions:
Sale of Hickory Hills Golf Course Sale, 2006; Sale of operations of Mid Michigan Great Dane, Inc, 2008; Purchase Transaction facilitator for transfer of the operations of Virg's Disposal Service, 2009; Sale of operations of RJ & K Sales, Inc, 2010;
Hobbies & interests:
I enjoy Running, Reading, and Chess.

Peer Reviews

4.2/5.0 (17 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.3/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.1/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.2/5.0

  • Communication

    4.2/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.1/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate/Assistant General Counsel on 05/20/13 in Business Law

    I have no qualms with referring peple to Mr. TerBeek, who has proven himself both adept and approachable. He graces the profession.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 05/07/13 in Business Litigation

    Mike is a clear thinking, practical lawyer with a deep and perceptive incite into what will help his clients meet their goals.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/19/18 in Corporate Law

    Over the many years I've known Mike, I have learned to have complete trust in his legal abilities, his sound judgement, and his ethical standards.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 03/19/18 in Commercial Litigation

    I have litigated against Mr. TerBeek on several occasions and have found him to be very ethical, a man of his word, and an attorney with excellent legal skills.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/08/18 in Commercial Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 12/18/17 in Civil Litigation

    I have routinely referred clients to Mike and have always been very happy with the results. He is competent, thorough, and personable.

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Other on 09/20/19 in Business Law

    Capable attorney and good person.

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/23/18 in Civil Litigation

    Mike is an exceptionally knowledgeable attorney, who is dedicated to his clients. He is focused and attentive, ethical and trustworthy. I have worked with him on many files, and always been impressed.

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Other on 01/17/18 in Commercial Litigation

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  • 4.2/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 12/19/17 in Wills and Probate

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5.0/5.0 (4 reviews)

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5.0/5.0 (4 reviews)
Silver Client Champion

I worked with Michael on a business litigation issue. He was very helpful, knowledgeable and ultimately helped me understand the best position to be in. He was very responsive and I am very happy with...

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