James R. Wierenga
Practice Areas
Civil Litigation
Trust and Estate Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Real Estate Litigation
Mediation Services
Estate Planning and Probate
Contact
Education
University of Michigan Law School – J.D. cum laude
Regent University – M.A. summa cum laude, Education Administration
Taylor University – B.S. cum laude, Mathematics Education
Professional Affiliations
State Bar of Michigan
Grand Rapids Bar Association
Litigation, Mediation, Probate, Real Estate Section Member
Alliance Defending Freedom Allied Attorney
About Jim
No two cases or situations are alike. I think that’s why I still enjoy the practice of law after more than 30 years. Every case, every individual I represent, every business that I assist, needs a counselor, an advocate, a problem solver. I do my best to effectively listen, gain understanding, and give advice as though I were standing in my client’s shoes. This approach has served me well across a variety of disciplines for many years, and now in my emerging role as a mediator.
Outside the office, I enjoy politics. I am currently serving my third term as the Supervisor (a/k/a Mayor) of Georgetown Township which covers all of the Jenison school district, most of Hudsonville and part of Grandville.
More than law and politics, I love being with my family including wife, Sheila, our eight children (and their spouses) and our 16 grandchidren (and counting). We love to travel by motorhome (always rent, never owned). I have coached numerous youth sports teams, spent 20 years as a recess volunteer at school (“Kickball Man”), and have loved being a small group leader and youth Bible teacher at our church. I have no free time, but if I did I would learn more about how to take better care of my fruit trees and goats.
