Bruce A. Courtade

Bruce A. Courtade


Rhoades McKee PC

Recognized since 2015

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Construction Law

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Construction Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Construction Law
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Bruce, an experienced commercial litigator, represents clients of all sizes in trial and appellate courts throughout Michigan. A former president of the State Bar of Michigan, Bruce is also a court-approved mediator in the U.S. District Court and has served as an arbitrator for disputes involving insurance coverage issues, employment, and general business. Bruce’s expertise includes litigating, mediating and arbitrating complex disputes involving multimillion-dollar construction projects and employee health and benefit plans.

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Location
  • 55 Campau Avenue, NW, Suite 300
    Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Education
  • The University of Michigan Law School, J.D., graduated 1988
Bar Admissions
  • Michigan, Michigan State and Federal Courts, Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
Affiliations
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Builders Exchange - Member
  • Economic Club of Grand Rapids - Member
  • Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce - Legislative , Public Policy and Tax & Regulatory Affairs Committee
  • Grand Rapids Bar Association - Court Liaison and Judicial Review Committees
  • Justice Foundation of West Michigan - Life Member
  • Michigan State Bar Foundation - Fellow
  • State Bar of Michigan - Attorney Discipline Board
Court Admissions
  • Michigan State and Federal Courts, Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

Rhoades McKee PC
Headquarters: Grand Rapids, Michigan

28 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

2 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Construction Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Construction Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Construction Law, Grand Rapids (2021)
  • Construction Law, Grand Rapids (2016)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
Awards:
  • Leading Lawyers

  • Alumni Association of the University of Michigan Distinguished Alumni Service Award
  • Litigation Counsel of America, Fellow
  • Michigan Lawyers Weekly, 2013 Leader in the Law
  • Martindale Hubbell Highest AV® Preeminent Rating
  • Michigan's Law and Politics, Super Lawyer, Consistently ranked since 2006
  • State Bar of Michigan, John W. Cummiskey Award, 1991
  • Grand Rapids Bar Association's President's Award for outstanding service, 2007
  • Grand Rapids Business Journal, Top 40 Under 40, 1998 and 2002

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