Michael Quinn

Miller Johnson, Grand Rapids, USA

Michael B. Quinn is a member of the firm and has been practicing law since 1977.  A member of Miller Johnson's litigation group, Mr. Quinn focuses his practice exclusively on family law and related matters.

Family Law

Mr. Quinn has 29 years of trial court litigation experience.  In those 29 years, he has successfully litigated complex property division cases, business and professional valuation cases, and difficult child custody matters throughout West Michigan. 

Recognizing that litigation may not always be  the best way to achieve his client's goals, Mr. Quinn has broad experience and training in alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation and arbitration.  He is certified by the State Court Administrator's Office as a facilitative mediator and has successfully mediated and arbitrated numerous and complex family law issues.

Professional Affiliations and Activities

Mr. Quinn has earned and enjoys the respect of lawyers and judges throughout West Michigan.  He has actively been involved in numerous bar affiliations on both the state and local level.  He currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the Grand Rapids Bar Association and chairs the Lawyer Referral Service Committee.  Mr. Quinn was formerly elected as the chairperson for the Grand Rapids Bar Association Family Law Section.

Articles and Presentations

Mr. Quinn regularly lectures at seminars for family law attorneys and judges throughout the State of Michigan for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education, the State Bar of Michigan, the Michigan Judicial Institute, and the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Honors

In 2003, Mr. Quinn was admitted as a fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.  The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers was founded in 1962 by domestic relations attorneys to encourage the study of, and improve the practice of, family law.  There are currently only 1,600 fellows in the United States.  To be accepted as a fellow, an applicant must pass a rigorous ethical screening and display expertise in the area of divorce, property settlement, post-nuptial agreements, child custody, parenting time, alimony, child support and related tax issues.  Qualifications for membership requires that the fellow be recognized by the bench and bar in his or her jurisdiction as an expert practitioner in matrimonial law.  In order to become a fellow, the practitioner must pass a stringent written examination on a wide range of issues pertaining to family law, both at the state and national level.  Interviews by State Board of Examiners must be successfully completed as well as being passed upon by other prominent matrimonial lawyers in the state.  Mr. Quinn successfully achieved those goals and has become recognized as a fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.

In 2006, Mr. Quinn was listed in "Best Lawyers in America®" in the area of family law.  He was also selected and named one of Michigan's "Super Lawyers" in the area of family law.  Super Lawyers identifies the top 5 percent of attorneys in each state, as chosen by their peers and through the independent research of Law & Politics.

Community Activities

Mr. Quinn is a member of St. Robert's of Newminister Parish in Ada, Michigan.  He is a current member of the Kent County Conservation League.

Education

Mr. Quinn received his  law degree in 1977 from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and his undergraduate degree in 1971 from Central Michigan University.  He is admitted to practice in Michigan and regularly has cases in West Michigan counties including Kent, Ottawa, Ionia, Montcalm, Allegan, Muskegon, Oceana, Newaygo, and Mecosta.