Thomas Kuiper | Estate Planning

Kuiper Kraemer PC

Thomas Kuiper | Kuiper Kraemer PC

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Tom Kuiper is an experienced litigator with proficiency in a variety of cases and forums. He practices in State district, circuit, probate, federal and appellate courts, and in arbitration and mediation settings. He represents a variety of clients, from billion-dollar corporations in commercial litigation disputes to the individual involved in a personal dispute or family breakup.

Although the issues and forums may differ, Tom’s approach remains the same: To relate to people, to communicate difficult legal concepts and information in a clear and simple manner, and to work on a personal level with the client.

Tom is married with six children. He lives in Ada with his family and enjoys sports and being involved in high school and college athletics.

EDUCATION
Wayne State University Law School, Detroit, Michigan
J.D. – 1992
Hope College, Holland, MI
B.A. – 1989
Honors: cum laude
Major: Economics
Major: Business Administration

PAST POSITIONS
Wheeler Upham, P.C., Shareholder, 1993 to 2005
Michigan Court of Appeals, Law Clerk, 1992 to 1993

PUBLISHED WORKS
“Injecting Fault into No-Fault: Does SJI2d 50.11 Apply in a First-Party No-Fault Case?”, (Co-Author with Jack L. Hoffman), Michigan Bar Journal, September, 1998
Appellate Advocacy: Refresher Tips Before Oral Argument

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Bar Association
Grand Rapids Bar Association, Chairman (Litigation Section), 2001 to 2005
Federal Bar Association
State Bar of Michigan
Alternative Dispute Resolution Task Force, Kent County Circuit Court
The Other Way Ministries, Board of Directors, VP and President, 2001 to 2003
Garfield Park Neighborhoods Association, President, Board of Directors, 1995 to 2003
Elder, Forest Hills Presbyterian Church, 2004 to 2007