Bob Eleveld
Attorney
Guys like Bob Eleveld are always glad to go the distance. He doesn’t just enjoy sports, he has season tickets to his alma mater’s football and basketball games and he attends games at his local high school. He doesn’t just enjoy the casual banter of politics, he’s run for the State House (twice) and headed the Michigan campaign for a presidential candidate in the 2000 election.
And when it comes to litigation, Bob doesn’t just show up, he wins. He’s smart, fast, experienced and works unbelievably hard to be sure that McGarry Bair’s clients and their intellectual property are protected. With more than 35 years of experience in state and federal courts, Bob’s an expert at litigating patent and commercial disputes. He also handles arbitration and mediation services, for those of you keeping score.
But his passion for excellence doesn’t stop with sports, politics and law. For many years, Bob has been deeply committed to St. Johns Home, a non-profit group dedicated to improving the lives of troubled kids. He’s been on the board of directors for so long that only term limits could convince him to take a brief hiatus. We like his energy, commitment and enthusiasm. You will too.
Education
University of Michigan (LLB). Dartmouth College (Bachelor of Arts).
Related Experience
Varnum Riddering, 36 years, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Sole practitioner, 7 years, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Bar Admissions
Michigan
Court Admissions
U.S. District Courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of Michigan, Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, all Michigan courts.
Memberships
Grand Rapids Bar Association, Michigan Bar Association, Michigan Association for Justice, International Association of Defense Counsel and the Dartmouth Lawyers Association.