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Glenn L. Smith represents clients in Grand Rapids, Michigan across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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About Glenn L. Smith
Mr. Smith practices primarily in the areas of employment law, civil litigation, contracts, business and corporate law, construction law, federal government contracts, and postal law. He has unique expertise in federal sector employment law and represents employees of federal agencies in many forums. Mr. Smith has extensive litigation experience in these areas and has appeared before federal district courts, courts of appeal, bankruptcy courts, boards of contract appeal, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Merit System Protection Board, and state courts and administrative agencies. Mr. Smith was the 2014 and 2016 Chairman of the Grand Rapids Bar Association's Labor and Employment Law Section. Mr. Smith has successfully assisted clients with document drafting, discrimination claims, disability and Family Medical Leave Act compliance issues, employee handbook questions, and contract disputes. Prior to joining Wheeler Upham, Mr. Smith was in-house counsel with the U.S. Postal Service, where he handled some of its most complex litigation involving personal injury, construction claims, leasing issues, and contract disputes. Mr. Smith handles litigation against the federal government that other attorneys shy away from, including claims arising under the various civil rights laws, the Federal Torts Claim Act, postal revenue deficiencies, and the Contract Disputes Act. Mr. Smith has published articles in the Michigan Bar Journal on mail disputes and bankruptcy appeals.
Credentials
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University of Michigan
JD · 1989
University of Michigan
BA · 1985
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Michigan
1989 · ACTIVE
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Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Government Contracts
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
2026
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What areas of law does Glenn L. Smith practice?
Glenn L. Smith focuses on Employment and Litigation.
Where is Glenn L. Smith located?
Glenn L. Smith primarily serves clients in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with an office at 250 Monroe Avenue, NW.
How experienced is Glenn L. Smith?
Glenn L. Smith has 37 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1989.
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