Ronald G. DeWaard

Ronald G. DeWaard

Bet-the-Company Litigation

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Grand Rapids, Michigan
35+ years experience
Varnum LLP
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Bridgewater Place, Suite 1700, 333 Bridge Street, NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
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Bio

Ron has accumulated a vast amount of first chair trial experience. As an Assistant United States Attorney in Miami for seven years, he tried several large criminal cases. In his final year as a federal prosecutor, he served as Deputy Chief of the Major Crimes Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Ron’s broad trial and litigation skills allow him to represent clients in diverse types of disputes in nearly any locale in the country. Since joining Varnum, Ron has tried and litigated cases in courts acrioss the country including trials in Washington, D.C., New York City, Kansas City, West Palm Beach, Memphis, Kentucky and Michigan. He has handled complex commercial, banking, corporate tax, patent, environmental, labor, and general liability cases for plaintiffs and defendants. Ron has obtained numerous, multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for clients, including one of the Top Ten Verdicts in Michigan as recognized by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. He has also obtained a number of defense verdicts in high damages cases. As a former federal prosecutor, Ron represents companies and officers in white collar criminal matters and government investigations and also conducts internal investigations. Ron has accumulated a vast amount of first chair trial experience. As an Assistant United States Attorney in Miami for seven years, he tried several large criminal cases. In his final year as a federal prosecutor, he served as Deputy Chief of the Major Crimes Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Ron’s broad trial and litigation skills allow him to represent clients in diverse types of disputes in nearly any locale in the country. Since joining Varnum, Ron has tried and litigated cases in courts acrioss the country including trials in Washington, D.C., New York City, Kansas City, West Palm Beach, Memphis, Kentucky and Michigan. He has handled complex commercial, banking, corporate tax, patent, environmental, labor, and general liability cases for plaintiffs and defendants. Ron has obtained numerous, multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for clients, including one of the Top Ten Verdicts in Michigan as recognized by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. He has also obtained a number of defense verdicts in high damages cases. As a former federal prosecutor, Ron represents companies and officers in white collar criminal matters and government investigations and also conducts internal investigations.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Michigan

State Capital

Lansing

Highest Court

Michigan Supreme Court

Bar Association

State Bar of Michigan

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Bet-the-Company Litigation

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Banking and Finance, Grand Rapids (2013)
  • Recognized: Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Recognized: Commercial Litigation
  • Recognized: Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Practice Area: Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year for Metropolitan Area in Banking and Finance Litigation 2013
  • Listed in Michigan Super Lawyers (2010 – present)
  • Listed as a Leading Commercial Litigation Plaintiffs Star in Michigan by Benchmark (2012)
  • Fellow, American Bar Foundation (2010 – present)
  • Fellow, Michigan State Bar Foundation (2008 - present)
  • Special Commendations from the FBI, DEA, Secret Service, Customs, and the ATF
  • Department of Justice Volunteer Service Award, 1999

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012

Education

  • The University of Michigan Law School, J.D., graduated 1990
  • Calvin College, BA, graduated 1987

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