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Benjamin A. Zainea specializes in business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, business formation, general business and real estate law, estate planning, wills and trusts, banking law, securities and finance, franchise law, tax law and sports and entertainment law. Ben previously served on the Board of Directors of the Senior Meals Program, Inc. and as past President of the University of Michigan Club of Grand Rapids. He remains involved with the University of Michigan Club and is a member of the American Bar Association (Franchise Section), the State Bar of Michigan and the Grand Rapids Bar Association. Ben currently serves as the chairperson for the firm’s Management Committee. He is a native of Grand Rapids, and graduated from Northview High School in 1992. Ben attended the University of Michigan School of Business Administration, where he served as president of the professional/service fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi and graduated with high distinction in 1996. He earned his law degree from the University of Michigan Law School in 1999.
Areas of Practice
Business Transactions
Mergers and Acquisitions
General Business Law
Real Estate Law
Estate Planning
Banking Law
Securities and Finance
Franchise Law
Tax Law
Sports and Entertainment Law
Education
The University of Michigan Law School
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1999
University of Michigan School of Business Administration
1996
Honors: With High Distinction Honors and Delta Sigma Pi
Honors and Awards
Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America
Selected for inclusion in Grand Rapids Magazine's 2019, 2020 and 2021 Top Lawyers
Professional Associations and Memberships
University of Michigan Club of Grand Rapids
Board of Directors, President, 2005 - 2006
American Bar Association
Member - Franchise Section
State Bar of Michigan
Member
Grand Rapids Bar Association
Member - Business and Tax Section National
NFL Players Association
Certified Contract Advisor, 2007-2010
Senior Meals Program, Inc.
Board of Directors
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