Ronald J. Vander Veen

Ronald J. Vander Veen is an attorney at Cunningham Dalman in Holland, Michigan, with extensive experience in commercial, real estate, banking, construction, bankruptcy, and municipal law. He represents individuals, businesses, lenders, borrowers, and public entities in transactions and disputes. His practice includes loan closings, real estate sales, business transfers, condominium matters, zoning issues, and other legal concerns affecting property and commercial operations.

Ron earned his Juris Doctor from Wayne State University and a Bachelor of Science from Grand Valley State University. His education provided a strong foundation in legal analysis, commercial transactions, property law, and dispute resolution. This background supports his ability to evaluate complex agreements, identify practical risks, and guide clients through matters involving financing, development, construction, municipal regulation, and business planning.

Ron has represented borrowers and lenders in loan transactions ranging from smaller financings to sophisticated multimillion-dollar matters. He also advises clients on commercial and residential real estate transactions, business transfers, and condominium projects. His litigation experience includes construction disputes, lien foreclosures, title disputes, business conflicts, and bankruptcy proceedings. He also handles zoning and municipal matters involving local governments and public officials.

Ronald J. Vander Veen serves as City Attorney for the City of Holland and advises officials in several counties. He is admitted in Michigan courts, federal courts in the Western District of Michigan, the Fifth and Sixth Circuit Courts of Appeals, and the US Supreme Court. Recognized by Grand Rapids Magazine’s Top Lawyers and Martindale-Hubbell, he provides practical guidance grounded in broad transactional, litigation, and municipal experience.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Cunningham Dalman PC
• Member, State Bar of Michigan
• Member, Grand Rapids Bar Association
• Member, Ottawa County Bar Association
• Member, Western District of Michigan Federal Bar Association
• Member, Western District of Michigan Bankruptcy Section
• Member, Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys

Licensed State

• Michigan

Education

• Wayne State University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Grand Valley State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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