James R. Oppenhuizen
Associate
James R. Oppenhuizen, an associate with the firm, focuses his practice in the area of Bankruptcy. He is a native of West Michigan. Jim is a graduate of Calvin College and received his law degree from the Valparaiso University School of Law, graduating cum laude . He is admitted to practice in the Michigan State Courts, the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western District of Michigan and the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.
While in law school, he served as an Editor of the Valparaiso University Law Review. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Grand Rapids Bar Association and the State Bar of Michigan.
Areas of Practice
- Bankruptcy
- - Chapter 7
- - Chapter 11
- - Chapter 13
- Civil Litigation
Bar Admissions
- Michigan, 2005
Education
- Valparaiso University School of Law, Valparaiso, Indiana
- J.D. (Cum Laude) - 2005
- Law Review: Valparaiso University Law Review, Editor
- Calvin College
- B.A. - 2000
- Major: Philosophy
Professional Associations and Memberships
- American Bankruptcy Institute, Member
- Calvin College, MBA, Board Member
- Calvin College Alumni Association- Grand Rapids Chapter, Board Member
- Grand Rapids Bar Association, Member
- Grand Rapids Bar Association- Young Lawyers Section, Chair Elect
- State Bar of Michigan, Member
- Valpariso University School of Law Grand Rapids Council, Member
- Grand Rapids Young Professionals, Member
