Effective Advocates
Trusted Counselors
in
Grand Rapids
Over 140 Years of Protecting Your Rights
Business Law
Expert legal guidance for Michigan businesses from formation through succession planning.
Estate Planning
Strategic estate planning and probate counsel for Michigan families, from drafting wills and trusts to securing your legacy for future generations.
Litigation
Proven trial and appellate advocates handling complex Michigan civil litigation.
Real Estate Law
Expert assistance in real estate transactions, developments, leasing, zoning, and construction disputes.
Insurance Law
Strategic insurance coverage counsel and litigation defense, protecting carriers and policyholders in complex claims.
Family Law
Compassionate legal support for divorce, child custody, and family matters, prioritizing your loved ones' future.
Employment Law
Expert legal guidance and strategic advocacy to navigate workplace regulations and protect your professional interests.
About Us
As the oldest continuously operating law firm in Grand Rapids, Wheeler Upham offers a legacy of legal excellence. We provide a strategic advantage by combining the diverse expertise of a large firm with the personalized, cost-effective attention of a boutique practice. Our attorneys are recognized leaders—having served as judges and bar association presidents—who actively shape the law through teaching and community leadership.
Conveniently located steps from state and federal courthouses, we represent a broad spectrum of clients, from individuals and non-profits to Fortune 500 companies. Our versatile advocates excel in both high-stakes litigation and innovative out-of-court problem-solving.
Whether navigating complex business law, personal injury, estate planning, or specialized niche areas like ecclesiastical law, Wheeler Upham delivers efficient, effective counsel rooted in a tradition of integrity. We remain the trusted choice for those seeking sophisticated representation and a deep-seated commitment to the West Michigan community.
Experience You Can Trust
With a heritage of over 140 years, Wheeler Upham provides expert counsel across nearly every legal discipline. We combine big-firm diversity with boutique-level attention to solve your most complex legal challenges.
Versatile Expertise: Handling business, litigation, and personal matters.
Recognized Excellence: Highly Rated, client Recommended.
Client-Focused: Personalized, cost-effective representation.
Litigating Strategically to Give You the Edge
Wheeler Upham’s veteran advocates provide innovative and adaptive representation in the courtroom and beyond. With a century-long legacy of success in litigation, we tirelessly protect your rights, your business, and your future through every stage of your case.