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Jonathan W. Anderson

Partner

Office: Grand Rapids
Direct: 616/336-6709
Fax: 616/336-7000
Email:jwanderson@varnumlaw.com
Assistant: Laura Visser    send email
Direct: 616/336-6739

Experience

Jon Anderson's real estate-focused practice is transaction-oriented, assisting clients in purchases, sales, exchanges, leasing, financing and real estate development matters. He has spoken widely on a variety of real estate topics, including leasing, title insurance and other elements of commercial transactions.

Education

  • University of Notre Dame Law School
    Notre Dame, Indiana
    J.D., cum laude, 1982
    Member and Editor, Notre Dame Law Review
  • Calvin College
    Grand Rapids, Michigan
    B.A., 1979

Recognition & Rankings

Jon has been named in Michigan Super Lawyers, and has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007 . He was also selected as one of the top ten area lawyers by Grand Rapids Magazine and is listed in Who's Who in American Law.

Professional Activities

  • Grand Rapids Bar Association (Real Property Section; Founding Member; Chair, 1995-1996)
  • American Bar Association (Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section,Ground Leasing Committee)
  • State Bar of Michigan (Real Property Section, Commercial Leasing Committee,
    Co-chair, 2007 - Present; Condominium Committee)
  • International Council of Shopping Centers
  • Building Owners and Managers Association of West Michigan
  • Commercial Alliance of Realtors (Associate Member)