Key Service Areas
- Appellate Law
- Defense of Physicians and Professionals
- Insurance Defense
legal assistant - Sara Bos
Grand Rapids Location
55 Campau Avenue NW, Suite 300
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Hastings Location
607 N. Broadway, Suite A
Hastings, MI 49058
Holland Location
11377 James Street
Holland, Michigan 49422
About J.R.
What type of clients do you serve?
As an appellate attorney, I frequently represent clients in appellate courts who are seeking to challenge or defend a lower court order on appeal. Practicing in both the trial court and the appellate court, I provide my clients with a unique advantage. I prepare and argue significant motions with an eye toward potential appellate implications effectively preserving appellate issues and positioning my clients’ cases for appeal. My knowledge of appellate procedure, persuasive writing, and effective oral advocacy skills consistently produce excellent appellate results for my clients.
At the trial court level, I serve healthcare providers facing medical malpractice claims. I have extensive experience in expert consultation and taking expert depositions. I frequently prepare and defend significant motions in malpractice actions including challenges to expert qualification and admissibility of expert opinions. I excel in analyzing damage claims and developing strategies to minimize my clients’ exposure to large damage claims. I have had the privilege to represent healthcare providers practicing in a variety of specialties including emergency medicine, internal medicine, radiology, neurosurgery, urology, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, bariatric surgery and obstetrics, and gynecology.
Describe key representative highlights from your appellate practice
What has been the most exciting news you delivered to a client?
The most rewarding and exciting experiences in my career have been when I inform my client of an excellent result, such as the dismissal of a case or resolution of an appeal in their favor. My clients’ relief and gratitude in those situations remind me of the importance of the work I do on behalf of the healthcare providers and other clients. Seeing their peace of mind further motivates me to work diligently on behalf of the healthcare providers who provide excellent medical care and treatment in our community.
Education
Michigan State University College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2006
Grand Valley State University, B.A., 2002
Insights
Jomaa v Prime Healthcare Services-Garden...
May 10, 2022- J.R. Poll
Ottgen v Katranji
April 21, 2022- J.R. Poll
Michigan Supreme Court to Reconsider...
January 3, 2022- J.R. Poll