Jeffrey W. Beswick Partner
- Office
- Grand Haven
- Phone
- 616/846-9936
- Fax
- 616/846-7101
- jwbeswick@varnumlaw.com
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- Download
- V-Card, Resume
- Assistant
- Stephanie Strong, 616/743-4050
- Theresa DeVries, 616/743-4051
Business and Estate Experience
Jeff’s practice focuses on business law, real estate, and estate planning. He works with many small- and medium-sized companies and handles all of their legal issues, including business transactions, financing, contracts, licensing matters, and real estate transactions. Jeff has special expertise in commercial real estate development and financing and in the ownership, management and transfer of family cottages, farms and vacation properties. He also represents clients in the agriculture and food industries, providing services including business and real estate advice tailored to the needs of these clients.
Jeff's estate planning work includes assisting clients with wills and trusts, and giving estate taxation counsel.
Community Activities
- North Ottawa Community Health System (Board of Trustees, 2012 - present)
- Grand Haven Area Community Foundation (Chair, Board of Trustees; Trustee, 2006 - 2012)
- Love In The Name of Christ (Ministry Center Capital Campaign Chair, 2010 – 2012)
- Rotary Club of Grand Haven (1993 - present; past President)
- Loutit District Library (Board of Trustees, 2003 - 2009; Board Chair, 2006 - 2009)
- Greater Ottawa County United Way (Campaign Chair, 2008 - 2009)
- Grand Haven Bank (Director, 2004 - 2008)
- Junior Achievement Teacher
Recognition & Rankings
- Recipient, 2010 G.W. Haworth Strength of Community Award for Exemplary Community Leadership
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2013
Professional Activities
- State Bar of Michigan
- Ottawa County Bar Association
Education
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University of Michigan Law School
Ann Arbor, Michigan
J.D., cum laude, 1987 -
Hope College
Holland, Michigan - B.A., summa cum laude, 1984