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James S. Brady, Managing Member of Dykema in Grand Rapids, has joined The Expert Network, an invitation-only service for distinguished professionals. Brady has been chosen as a Distinguished Lawyer™ based on peer reviews and ratings, dozens of recognitions, and accomplishments achieved throughout his career.
The Expert Network regards Brady to outshine others in his field due to his extensive educational background, numerous awards and recognitions, and career longevity. He graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science, History, and Education, and went on to get his Juris Doctor from the University of Notre Dame.
With nearly 50 years dedicated to law, Brady brings a wealth of knowledge to his industry, and in particular to his areas of specialization, white-collar criminal defense and commercial litigation. When asked about his upbringing before deciding to pursue a career in law, Brady said, “Talk about humble beginnings. I don’t know if you’d call my parents middle class. They were working class. Wonderful people. But I was the first person from either my mother’s family or my dad’s who graduated from college."
What sets Brady apart from others in his field is his dedication to giving back to the people, organizations and communities that have helped him along the way. He serves as chair of Emmanuel Hospice, as a board member and former chair of St. Ann’s Skilled Nursing Home, and as a board member of Catholic Charities West Michigan.
A former adjunct professor at the Thomas M. Cooley Law School, his reputation as a mentor and lecturer are well known. In 2015 he received the Marion Hilligan Public Service Award from (now) Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School, which is given annually in recognition of contributions by a lawyer in public service to area governmental bodies or community organizations, reflecting greater individual responsibility in promoting public health and welfare through law.
As a thought-leader in his industry, Mr. Brady believes in spreading the lessons he has learned to those following in his footsteps. He has lectured for the National Trial Lawyers Association, the University of Michigan Law School and Michigan’s Institute for Continuing Legal Education.
He noted, “If I were to talk to a son or daughter of yours that is going into law, I would tell them never to forget that you will do well if you are smart and you work hard. But you will owe the community. You owe your profession something. I was taught that by the first lawyers I worked for and I hope to never forget that until I hang up my shingle."
Brady is a member of the Federal Bar Association; State Bar of Michigan; Grand Rapids Bar Association; American Association for Justice; National Association of Former United States Attorneys; Michigan Association for Justice; American Inns of Court; and the Western Michigan University Foundation, where he served on the Board of Directors in 2010-2011. He was also on the Judicial Crossroads Task Force.
Brady’s profile on the Expert Network can be found at http://expertnetwork.co/members/james-s-brady/3583cf5c0fdb1350?expertnetwork.co/members/james-s-brady/3583cf5c0fdb1350
The Expert Network is a reputation management service which “identifies and profiles select professionals based on their individual recognitions and history of personal excellence.” The Expert Network selects a limited number of professionals, based on calling industry leaders and observers in each state as well as conducting interviews with those recognized.
