Schnelker, Rassi & McConnell PLC - Grand Rapids, MI
Schnelker, Rassi and McConnell PLC is a premier Grand Rapids law firm established in 2010. Offering big-firm caliber with boutique agility, the practice provides sophisticated legal counsel in business and corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate, Lake Michigan waterfront disputes, civil litigation, family law, and estate planning.
Comprehensive Business and Real Estate Legal Counsel in Grand Rapids
Navigating commercial opportunities, complex property transactions, and delicate personal matters demands seasoned legal representation paired with commercial practicality. Schnelker, Rassi and McConnell PLC, situated at 660 Cascade West Parkway SE, Suite 105 in Grand Rapids, serves as a trusted legal partner to entrepreneurs, established companies, real estate developers, and families throughout West Michigan. Formed in March 2010 by attorneys Jason S. Schnelker, Andrew L. Rassi, and D. Wade McConnell after practicing at prominent large firms, the practice blends high-caliber legal experience with the agility, responsive service, and cost consciousness of a boutique firm.
The firm approaches legal representation with an entrepreneurial mindset, ensuring every legal strategy aligns with the client's commercial goals and bottom line. With more than six decades of collective legal experience in Kent County and surrounding communities, the attorneys have represented an extensive roster of industries, from automotive dealerships to technology startups and healthcare practices. When executives need to hire a business lawyer in Grand Rapids, the firm provides proactive counsel designed to foster growth and mitigate financial risk.
Business Formation, Mergers, and Corporate Governance
Schnelker, Rassi and McConnell acts as outside general corporate counsel for growing companies and family-owned enterprises. The firm guides business leaders through every stage of development, offering comprehensive services including:
- Business Formation and Structuring: Advising founders on entity selection, including limited liability companies, corporations, and partnerships, while drafting airtight operating agreements and bylaws.
- Contract Creation and Review: Drafting, negotiating, and enforcing vendor contracts, employment agreements, independent contractor terms, and confidentiality covenants.
- Mergers and Acquisitions: Guiding buyers and sellers through due diligence, deal structuring, financing, and closing asset or stock purchase transactions valued from hundreds of thousands to over ninety million dollars.
- Franchise and Licensing Law: Assisting franchisors with national system registration, disclosure documents, and compliance, while counseling prospective franchisees on agreement evaluations.
- Business Succession Planning: Structuring generational transfers, buy-sell agreements, stock restriction plans, and family office arrangements to preserve corporate value for future generations.
Real Estate Law and Lake Michigan Waterfront Property
Real estate transactions and zoning challenges require careful legal oversight. The firm's real estate practice assists developers, commercial landlords, brokers, and investors with acquisitions, commercial lease drafting, tenant disputes, property tax appeals, and boundary issues. In addition, the firm holds notable expertise in Lake Michigan waterfront property law, representing lakeshore owners in high-stakes disputes involving riparian rights, beach easements, water access, and adverse possession matters.
Vigorous Commercial Litigation and Family Law Representation
When legal disputes arise, the litigation team provides assertive advocacy in Michigan state and federal courts. Their litigation practice resolves partnership disputes, non-compete violations, unfair competition claims, construction conflicts, and debt collections. Complementing their corporate work, the firm provides compassionate representation in family law and divorce, handling asset valuation, child custody, spousal support, and complex property division. Clients also rely on the team for estate planning, from revocable trusts and wills to probate administration.
Trusted Legal Representation with Boutique Sensibility
Every member of the firm has earned recognition in Super Lawyers, reflecting peer respect and legal distinction. Utilizing modern platforms like LawPay for secure client billing, Schnelker, Rassi and McConnell delivers dependable legal solutions without administrative bottlenecks. When you need to find an attorney to structure a corporate acquisition, resolve a property dispute, or plan an estate, the firm provides the strategic counsel necessary to succeed.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the scenic and professional Cascade Township area, on the eastern outskirts of the Grand Rapids metropolitan area.
Building Location
This is a two-story professional commercial office building located at 660 Cascade West Parkway SE. The property is situated in a quiet office park setting, located near the intersection of Cascade Road SE and Cascade West Parkway SE, with easy access to the I-96 highway.
Parking Details
Ample free surface parking is available for all visitors and clients in the private lot surrounding the office building.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main front entrance of the building and locate Suite 105 on the first floor.