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Robert R. Stead 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 Robert R. Stead
Bob is committed to making a difference for those he serves. Applying his deep tax background and education, Bob represents buyers and sellers in merger, acquisition and disposition transactions, and provides comprehensive counsel pertaining to business and partnership tax matters. He also advises start-up companies and established businesses alike interested in pursuing capital sources from the private equity market to raise capital for a number of diverse enterprises.
Bob’s industry experience is diverse and includes the oil and gas exploration, energy conservation, bio fuels, furniture manufacturing, distribution and automotive industries. A personable and versatile attorney, Bob co-chairs both the Agriculture and Food and General Counsel Services practice groups. He also has front-line chief legal officer experience, having served as general counsel to a multibillion dollar foodservice distribution business with operations in the U.S. and Canada.
Bob is a frequent author on tax and business issues pertaining to entity formation, conversions of C corporations to S corporations, joint venture formations, and S corporation acquisitions.
Credentials
Education
New York University
LL.M. · 1986
Wayne State University
J.D. · 1984
University of Michigan
B.B.A. · 1980
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Michigan
1984 · ACTIVE
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Lawyer of the Year — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (Grand Rapids)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law (Grand Rapids)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Grand Rapids)
2022
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Grand Rapids)
2017
Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securitization and Structured Finance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law
2026
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What areas of law does Robert R. Stead practice?
Robert R. Stead focuses on Business, M&A, Securities, and Tax.
Where is Robert R. Stead located?
Robert R. Stead primarily serves clients in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with an office at 171 Monroe Avenue, NW, Suite 1000.
How experienced is Robert R. Stead?
Robert R. Stead has 42 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1984.
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