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Joan E. Schleef primarily serves clients in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with an office at 333 Bridge Street, NW.

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Joan E. Schleef

Grand Rapids, MI

Areas of practice

Business

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Areas of practice

Practice focus

Joan E. Schleef 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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Biography

About Joan E. Schleef

Joan is a member of the Financial Services Practice Group. She represents commercial lenders and asset-based lenders (including banks) in documenting, negotiating and closing numerous commercial loan transactions, including working capital and formula-based loans; real estate acquisition and development loans; and leveraged buy-out financing.

She also represents lenders in connection with borrower insolvencies, loan restructurings and workouts, banks in various matters concerning regulatory compliance issues and various corporate and commercial clients regarding general commercial matters. Prior to joining Varnum, Joan served as Judicial Clerk to the Honorable Wendell A. Miles, United States District Court, Western District of Michigan from 1985 to 1988.

Credentials

Education

University of Cincinnati
J.D. · 1985
Indiana University Bloomington
BA · 1982

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

Michigan, State Bar
ACTIVE
Ohio, Ohio State Bar
ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

Lawyer of the Year — Banking and Finance Law (Grand Rapids)
2013
Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026

Locations

Office locations

Main office

333 Bridge Street, NW

Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504

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What areas of law does Joan E. Schleef practice?
Joan E. Schleef focuses on Business.
Where is Joan E. Schleef located?
Joan E. Schleef primarily serves clients in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with an office at 333 Bridge Street, NW.
Is Joan E. Schleef a verified attorney?
Joan E. Schleef's profile is listed but has not yet been claimed by the attorney. Verification status is pending.
How can I schedule a consultation with Joan E. Schleef?
You can book a consultation through LawyersListed directly from this page. Initial outreach can also be made by phone at 616-336-6000.

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