Jeffrey W. "Jeff" Beswick
Recognized since 2013
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Practice Areas
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Corporate Law
Trusts and Estates
Jeff’s practice focuses on business law, real estate, and estate planning. He works with many small- and medium-sized companies and handles all of their legal issues, including business transactions, financing, contracts, licensing matters, and real estate transactions. Jeff has special expertise in commercial real estate development and financing and in the ownership, management and transfer of family cottages, farms and vacation properties. He also represents clients in the agriculture and food industries, providing services including business and real estate advice tailored to the needs of these clients.
Jeff's estate planning work includes assisting clients with wills and trusts, and giving estate taxation counsel.
Jeff's estate planning work includes assisting clients with wills and trusts, and giving estate taxation counsel.
Contact & Links
- Lawyer Page: https://www.varnumlaw.com/people/jeffrey-w-beswick
Location
- Bridgewater Place, Suite 1700
333 Bridge Street, NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Education
- University of Michigan, J.D., graduated 1987
- Hope College, B.A., graduated 1984
Bar Admissions
- Michigan, State Bar of Michigan
Affiliations
- Grand Haven Area Community Foundation - Board of Trustees, 2006 – 2012; Board Chair, 2010-2011
- Grand Haven Bank - Director, 2004 – 2008
- Greater Ottawa County United Way - Director, 1996 – 2001; President, 1998; Chairman, 1999; Campaign Chair, 2001 – 2002 and 2008-2009
- Hospice of North Ottawa County - Officer & Director, 1995 – 1998
- Junior Achievement - Volunteer Teacher, 1997 – 2008
- Loutit District Library - Board of Trustees, 2003 – 2009; Board Chair, 2006-2009
- Loutit District Library Capital Campaigns - Chair, 2003 2004 and 2006-2007
- Love In The Name of Christ - Ministry Center Capital Campaign Chair, 2010 - 2012
- North Ottawa Community Health System - Board of Trustees, 2012 – present
- North Ottawa Leadership Academy - Graduate, 1991
- Rotary Club of Grand Haven - 1993 – present; Past President 2003-2004
- St. Patrick's Church Men's Group - Director, 2002 – present
- Tri-Cities Soccer Association, Inc. - Director & Officer, 1997 – 2004
Varnum LLP
Headquarters:
Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Grand Rapids (2025)
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Grand Rapids (2023)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Corporate Law
- Trusts and Estates
Awards:
- Recipient, 2010 G.W. Haworth Strength of Community Award for Exemplary Community Leadership
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Real Estate Law
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