Skilled in civil and commercial litigation, Bruce’s practice emphasizes business disputes, construction law, employment issues and state and federal laws governing fair competition. He has also provided several local companies with written guidelines and training for compliance with state and federal antitrust laws.

Professional and Community Associations

• State Bar of Michigan, Secretary
• State Bar of Michigan, Past Chair of Representative Assembly
• Michigan State Bar Foundation, Fellow
• State Bar of Michigan, Litigation and Negligence Sections
• Michigan Supreme Court Historical Society, Board of Directors
• Federal Bar Association of Western District of Michigan
• West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology, Board Member
• Builders Exchange of Grand Rapids, Member
• American Bar Association, Litigation, Tort, Insurance Practice and Construction Forum Section
• Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, Legislative and Public Policy Committee
• Grand Rapids Bar Association, Member
• Justice Foundation of West Michigan
• University of Michigan Advisory Board on Intercollegiate Athletics
• University of Michigan Alumni Association, Former Member, Board of Directors
• The University of Michigan Club of Grand Rapids, Former Member, Board of Directors

 Awards and Recognition

• Litigation Counsel of America, Fellow
• Martindale Hubbell Highest AV® Preeminent Rating
• Michigan’s Law and Politics, Super Lawyer, Consistently ranked since 2006
• Grand Rapids Business Journal, “Top 40 Under 40”, 1998 and 2002
• Michigan State Bar, John W. Cummiskey Award, Past Recipient

Presentations

• Construction Surety Bonds:  What Are They, How Do You Get Them, And What Do They Mean?  Understanding Your Rights and Duties Under Bid, Payment and Performance Bonds
• Michigan's Builders Trust Fund Act - Nuts, Bolts and Screw-ups:  How Robbing Peter to Pay Paul Can Be More Costly Than You Might Think
• Rules of the Trade:  Common Contractual Provisions to Recognize, Understand and Use in Your Construction Business

Bar Admission

Michigan

Education

University of Michigan, Juris Doctor, 1988
University of Michigan, 1984

Email
Direct 616.233.5152
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