Please note early deadline for Feb. 19 edition legal notices

Due to a head office move with closures on Feb. 14 and Feb.17, the deadline for legal notices for the Feb. 19 edition will be noon on Thursday, Feb. 13.

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Mika Meyers elects Underwood as a member  

Attorney Curtis L. Underwood, was recently elected to membership at the Grand Rapids-based law firm Mika Meyers PLC. Curtis specializes in mergers and acquisitions, commercial leasing, entity formation, shareholder disputes, liquor licensing, and real estate development.

Underwood was selected for inclusion in Grand Rapids Magazine’s Top Lawyers, as well as being included in Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Stars.

Adam Ostrander appointed to board of OutFront

Adam N. Ostrander, an associate with the law firm Warner Norcross + Judd LLP, has been appointed to the board of directors for OutFront Kalamazoo, and will serve a two-year term.

OutFront Kalamazoo is focused on advancing social justice, building coalitions and creating a safe space in Southwest Michigan for the LGBTQIA+ community. It started as a small resource center in 1987 and has since expanded to provide various programs and services such as peer support groups, social events, educational resources and more.

Ostrander concentrates his practice on litigation with an emphasis on commercial, criminal, civil and property dispute resolution.

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