Thomas Kuiper | Grand Rapids Divorce & Family Lawyer

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. He also mediates a wide variety of cases.

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 and has six children. He enjoys sports, and activities with his children, including coaching various youth sports teams.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Partner	Kuiper Kraemer PC	Grand Rapids, MI	Present

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Wayne State University Law School	J.D.	Law School	1992
Hope College	Bachelors		1989

State / Court	Date
Michigan	1992

• American Bar Association | Member
  Grand Rapids Bar Association | Chairman (Litigation Section) | 2001 - 2005
  Federal Bar Association | Member
  State Bar of Michigan | Member
  Alternative Dispute Resolution Task Force | Kent County Circuit Court
  The Other Way Ministries | Board of Directors, VP and President | 1999 - 2003
  Garfield Park Neighborhoods Association | President, Board of Directors | 1995 - 2003
  Elder, Forest Hills Presbyterian Church | 2004 - 2007
  President Forest Hills Central High School Football Boosters
  President Forest Hills Central High School Lacrosse Boosters

• Voted a Michigan SuperLawyer | 2009-Present
  AV-Preeminent 5.0 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2000-Present
  Kuiper Kraemer PC | Best law firm in Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids Magazine | 2011-2013

• "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

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Verified Credentials	Date Verified
(1992) Licensed as Attorney in Michigan. Verified with State Bar of Michigan.	November 18, 2019

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