Ross A. Leisman
Grand Rapids, Michigan
phone: 616-632-8000
fax: 616-632-8002
email: moc.waljbmm@namsielr
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Ross A. Leisman graduated with honors from Calvin College in 1984, and with honors from the University of Michigan Law School in 1988. Ross has served as chairman of the firm's Local Government Practice Group, has served on the firm's Management Committee and is a member of the Litigation Group. Ross specializes in civil litigation, bank disputes, land use and municipal law. He has served on several community boards, including the Kent County Building Authority, the Ada Township Planning Commission, the Ada Township Open Space Task Force, the Ada Christian School Board, the Grand Rapids Christian School Association Board of Trustees and the Grand Rapids Christian High School Board. He is a member of the Grand Rapids and American Bar Associations, the State Bar of Michigan, and serves as a mediator for the Kent County Circuit Court.
Areas of Practice:
Civil litigation
Municipal law
Commercial and Banking Litigation
Abatement of Nuisances and Injunctions
Ordinance Enforcement
Special Land Use, Rezonings and Site Condominiums
Zoning and Land Use Planning
Ordinance Review and Drafting
Open Meetings Act and Public Hearings
Water and Sewer Litigation
Foreclosure, Forfeiture and Title Litigation
Construction Disputes
Partnership and Shareholder Disputes
Real Estate and Business Disputes
MLCC Hearings and Appeals
Business and Personal Torts
Collections
Criminal Law
Bar Admissions:
Michigan, 1988
U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan, 1988
Education:
The University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1988
Honors: Cum Laude
Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1984
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Honors: With Honors
Classes/Seminars Taught:
Mr. Leisman is a frequent speaker on land use and municipal issues
Professional Associations and Memberships:
Kent County Building Authority
Member
Ada Township Planning Commission
Chairman
Grand Rapids Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
State Bar of Michigan
Member
Ada Christian School Board
Member
Grand Rapids Christian School Association Board of Trustees
Member
Grand Rapids Christian High School Board
Chairman