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Welcome...

to the Grand Rapids Bar Association

With almost 1400 members, it is the mission of the GRBA to involve, encourage and support bar association members, to serve its members, educate the community and enhance access to legal services.

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You can join the Bar now by downloading and returning our membership application and dues schedule, available in Adobe Acrobat format (65 kb).


2007 GRBA Directories on sale!

2007 directories are now available for just $10 each. Order your copy now by calling or e-mailing Amanda at 454-5550 or amanda@grbar.org.

 

 


Bar News/Events

EVENTS:

May 8, 2008: Annual Meeting, to take place at the B.O.B. at 6:30 p.m. Join us for a middle eastern feast, in keeping with this year's theme, "Arabian Nights." Cost is $50 per ticket; spouses of GRBA members are welcome to attend.

May 28, 2008:Spring Admissions Ceremony
3:30 p.m. at the Kent County Courthouse in Grand Rapids, MI. If you just passed the Bar Exam and you gave the Board of Examiners an address in Kent County, you will receive an invitation letter to attend this ceremony. If you did not give the Board of Examiners an address in Kent County, but would like to attend this ceremony, please call (616)454-5550 to leave your name, phone number, and address. The letter, with details such as costs, forms, directions, etc., will be mailed out early the week of May 12, 2008.

June 28, 2008: 25th Annual Charity Softball Game. Women Lawyers vs. Judges. For more information or to order tickets, please click here

 

MAY SECTION MEETINGS:

8th: Business & Tax. "Current Trends in Technology Law" presented by Janet P. Knaus and James L. Scott of Warner Norcross & Judd. Noon, Peninsular Club.

20th: Probate. The Grand Rapids Community Foundation presents a virtual tour of its Planned Giving Design Center. Noon, Peninsular Club.

28th: Family Law. Judges survey, with speakers Jon Ferrier, Tom Saxe, and Connie Thacker of Rhoades McKee. Noon, Peninsular Club.

29th: Alternative Dispute Resolution. "Stats, Trends, and Rules: A Statewide ADR Report," presented by Doug Van Epps, Director, Office of Dispute Resolution, Michigan Supreme Court. Noon, Peninsular Club.


Members: To add new events, contact Amanda at (616) 454-5550.

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