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Bradley A. Fowler focuses his practice on municipal law, civil litigation, real estate, and zoning/land use issues. Brad has a wide range of experience in representing large corporations, small businesses, local governments, and individuals in commercial, real estate, construction, contract, and employment related disputes in both Federal and State Courts. He also counsels local governments on a number of municipal matters including governance issues, planning and community development, Constitutional law, elections, and ordinance drafting and enforcement.
In addition to his legal practice, Brad is actively involved in the community. He serves on the board of directors for Catholic Charities West Michigan, the executive board of the West Michigan Federalist Society, and formerly served on the board of trustees of the Grand Rapids Bar Association. Prior to joining Mika Meyers, Brad clerked for Judge James R. Redford on the 17th Circuit Court and served as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Michigan. Brad holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Michigan State University’s James Madison College and received his law degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.
Areas of Practice
Civil Litigation
Municipal Law
Zoning and Land Use Planning
Ordinance Review and Drafting
Contract Disputes
Landlord Tenant Disputes
Real Estate Transactions
Condominium and Homeowner Association Matters
Lakefront Property Disputes
Easements
Real Estate Title Problems
Adverse Possession and Other Boundary Line Disputes
Education
University of Detroit Mercy
School of Law
Detroit, Michigan, 2010
Michigan State University
James Madison College
East Lansing, Michigan, 2007
Bachelor of Arts
News/Publications
Four Attorneys Named 2019 Michigan Rising Stars
Brad Fowler and Mike Huff Selected as Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Stars
Michigan Lawyers Weekly Sidebar With Brad Fowler
Brad Fowler Selected as Up & Coming Lawyer
Bradley A. Fowler Elected as a Trustee of the Grand Rapids Bar Association Board of Trustees
Michigan Lawyers Weekly Publishes Brad Fowler's Article Regarding Short-Term Rentals
Michigan Township Focus Publishes Brad Fowler's Article on Recent U.S. Supreme Court Ruling
Bar Admission
Michigan, 2010
U.S. District Court for Western District of Michigan
Honors and Awards
Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America
Selected for inclusion in Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Star 2018, 2019 and 2020
Selected for inclusion in Grand Rapids Magazine's 2020 and 2021 Top Lawyers
Grand Rapids Bar Association 2018 "3-in-10" Award
Michigan Lawyers Weekly Up and Coming Lawyer 2016
Moot Court Board of Advocates Member of the Year Award, 2010
Eagle Scout
Presentations
Short-Term Rental Regulation in the New Sharing Economy
Michigan Townships Association Annual Conference 2017
Professional Associations and Memberships
Grand Rapids Bar Association
Former Board Trustee
Catholic Charities of West Michigan
Board of Directors and Development Committee Chair
State Bar of Michigan
Federalist Society - West Michigan Chapter
Executive Board