Experience

Dirk provides a combination of legal expertise and counseling in the most sophisticated estate plans as well as basic estate plans which enable him to assist clients as their needs change. He has particular expertise in strategic planning which he brings to his work with families as they implement their own goals and objectives into their estate plan. He has also been both a board member and Chair in many non-profit organizations in Western Michigan, reflecting his commitment to our community and his goal that any project undertaken must be done well and with enthusiasm.

Education

• University of Virginia School of Law
  Charlottesville, Virginia
  L.L.B., 1969
• Colgate University
  Hamilton, New York
  A.B., 1966

Recognition & Rankings

Dirk has been a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Council since 1988 and has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America, since 1989 in the area of trusts and estates.

Professional Activities

• State Bar of Michigan: Probate and Estate Council (Chair, 2002 - 2003)
• Grand Rapids Bar Association

Community Activities

• Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation (past Chair)
• Frederik Meijer Gardens Foundation Board
• Sweet House Foundation Board
• UICA, Capital Campaign Committee
• Salvation Army’s Kroc Center, Capital Campaign Committee
• Kendall College of Art and Design (Board of Trustees, past Chair,1987-1989)
• Grand Rapids Community Foundation (Board of Trustees, 1992-2000, past Chair, 1997)
• Frederik Meijer Gardens (Board of Directors, past Secretary, 2001-2005)