Bryan R. Walters Partner
- Office
- Grand Rapids
- Phone
- 616/336-6865
- Fax
- 616/336-7000
- brwalters@varnumlaw.com
- Download
- V-Card, Resume
- Assistant
- Teri Garber, 616/336-6673
- Network
Business Litigation Experience
Bryan is a partner in Varnum’s trial group specializing in federal court and bankruptcy court litigation, both in west Michigan and across the country. He also assists businesses in resolving disputes involving sales contracts, noncompete agreements, trade secrets, and other business issues.
Education
Ann Arbor, Michigan
J.D., cum laude, 1997
Contributing Editor, Michigan Law Review
East Lansing, Michigan
B.A., magna cum laude, International Relations, 1995
- University of Michigan Law School
- Michigan State University
Recognition & Rankings
- Preeminent (AV) Peer Review Rating in litigation, commercial litigation, and patent litigation from Martindale-Hubbell
- Recognized as one of Michigan's Rising Stars in Litigation, 2008
Professional Activities
- Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States
- Federal Bar Association, Western Michigan Chapter (Vice President of Programs, 2011-present; Bench/Bar Conference Steering Committee)
- State Bar of Michigan (Litigation section; Appellate section)
- State Bar of Illinois
- Grand Rapids Bar Association (Litigation section)
Community Activities
- American Civil Liberties Union, West Michigan chapter (Board of Directors, 2006 - 2007; Lawyers Committee 2006 - present)
- Fountain Street Church (Governing Board, 2010 - present; Officers Committee, 2011 – present)
- Northview Education Foundation (Trustee, 2011 – present)
- Northview Little League (Board of Directors, 2012 - present; Coach, 2008 - present)