One of our firm values is staying active within the Grand Rapids community, whether with industry organizations or the legal community. Our attorneys give presentations, attend events, and serve on boards to offer support and advice. This past year, Ben Hammond was asked to tackle leadership roles...
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Hilger Hammond Sponsors ABC 2022 Angler Classic Bass Tournament
Hilger Hammond was recently a sponsor of the ABC 2022 Angler Classic Bass Tournament. The tournament raised $25,000 for the West Michigan Construction Institute. Ben Hammond participated on a team with Ben Wickstrom from Erhardt Construction.
Attorney Steve Hilger Earns Position on 2022 United States Archery Team
Steve Hilger is a member of the 2022 United States Archery Team in the Masters Compound division. He was on the United States Archery Team for the Olympic Recurve Masters division in 2020. To date, he is the first person to make both teams. This year, he represented the United States at the Pan...
Martindale Hubbell Awards Hilger Hammond Attorneys Its AV Preeminent® Attorney Rating
Hilger Hammond is pleased to announce that Martindale-Hubbell has awarded Stephen Hilger, Ben Hammond and Aileen Leipprandt with the rating of AV Preeminent® attorney; the highest peer rating standard.
Hilger Hammond Attorneys Recogized by Super Lawyers in 8 Practice Areas
Six Hilger Hammond attorneys have been recognized as Super Lawyers in eight practice areas. These practice areas are the core services we provide to our clients. Included are Construction Litigation, Business, Business Litigation, Business/Corporate, Real Estate/Business, Tax/Business, Civil...
Steve Hilger Featured in Legal News Publications
Steve Hilger was recently the featured attorney in several publications of Legal News. The article, "Bullseye: Champion Archer on Target in Construction Law Career", appeared in the Detroit edition of the publication on April 19, 2022, and will soon be seen in other city editions. Steve is active...
Rysberg and Nyenhuis to Present for the Construction Financial Management Association, April 14, 2022
Attorneys Mark Rysberg and Chris Nyenhuis will be presenting "Current Issues Involving Construction Contract Language" in an in-person session for the Construction Financial Management Association on Thursday, April 14, 2022, 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., The presentation will be held at 650 Trade...
Attorney Jon VanderPloeg Joins Hilger Hammond, PC
Jon VanderPloeg comes to Hilger Hammond, PC, with 47 years of legal experience. For the last 40, he has concentrated on appellate practice in the Michigan Court of Appeals, the Michigan Supreme Court, and in the Federal 6th Circuit Court of Appeals. Jon has handled hundreds of cases in those...
Aileen Leipprandt to Present “Mentorship Matters”, April 27, 2022, for Building Women Up
Aileen Leipprandt will serve as a panel member at the event Building Up Women, hosted by Windemuller, on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at 3:30 p.m. Leipprandt and other panel members will share stories on why mentorships are important and the role they play in the success of women in the...
Leipprandt Appointed to State Bar of Michigan Character and Fitness Committee
Attorney Aileen Leipprandt has been appointed to the State Bar of Michigan Character and Fitness Committee. Leipprandt has also served on the Construction Law Committee as co-chair, 2018; Litigation Section; Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, 2020 and Real Property Law Section, Board...