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Robert Backus

"No one cares how much you know, until they know how much you care."

Theodore Roosevelt

Key Service Areas

  • Dispute Resolution and Litigation Services

616.233.5191

Legal Assistant - Brittany Poelman

About Robert

How do you help businesses and individuals?

I assist individuals and businesses across various industries in navigating a wide spectrum of legal challenges they may encounter. This includes negotiating and enforcing contracts, resolving disputes between owners of closely-held businesses, addressing real estate and construction disputes, and guiding clients through trust administration and probate litigation. With experience representing clients through all phases of litigation, I focus on providing strategic, results-oriented counsel tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals.

What skills help you advise the client and achieve the best results or outcomes?

My commitment to continuous learning, composure under pressure, and practical approach enable me to thoroughly understand my clients’ goals and interests. These skills allow me to craft effective strategies and advocate for their desired outcomes.

What did you learn in your first year of practice that you still utilize today?

One of the most valuable lessons I learned in my first year of practice is the importance of careful listening. Taking the time to truly understand each client’s background, priorities, and interests at stake allows me to provide thoughtful and effective guidance tailored to their unique goals. This approach has been instrumental in building trust and achieving successful outcomes.

Education

Michigan State University College of Law, Juris Doctor, cum laude, 2021

Michigan State University, Bachelor of Arts, Economics, with honors, 2018

Q: What do you enjoy most about being a lawyer?

A:

I enjoy the collaborative nature of practicing law—working alongside clients, colleagues, and other professionals to solve complex problems. Every case presents a new challenge and an opportunity to learn, which keeps me engaged and constantly growing. Above all, I find fulfillment in helping people navigate legal issues and achieve their goals, whether it’s protecting their business, resolving a dispute, or planning for the future.

Associations

State Bar of Michigan, Member

Grand Rapids Bar Association, Member

Grand Rapids Young Professionals, Member

Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, Member

Bar Admission

Michigan

United States District Court, Western District of Michigan

Awards and Recognition

Jurisprudence Achievement Award in Pre-Trial of the Trial Practice Institute, Michigan State University College of Law

Jurisprudence Achievement Award in Advocacy, Michigan State University College of Law

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