Ben Hammond, past board chair of ABC Western Michigan, passes some very "big shoes" to Jerry Cardinal of Highpoint Electric, Inc., who will serve as the 2022 Board Chair. Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national trade association representing 22,000 chapter members. Founded on the...
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Hammond Serves as Panelist – Cornerstone University Business Division
On November 1, 2021, Ben Hammond served as a member of panel discussing "Intentionality - Mentoring", in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Hammond is a founding member of the law firm. With nearly 20 years of legal experience, he practices in the areas of business and real estate law with a focus on...
Hammond Serves as Panelist for State Bar of Michigan – “Real Estate Outlook 2022”
Attorney Ben Hammond served as a panelist for the State Bar of Michigan "Real Estate Outlook 2022" webinar held on November 11, 2021. The panel discussed the state of the real estate market as the world continues the long process of reopening, and the legal and business risks to look out for in...
Hammond and Wheeler present at the Commercial Real Estate Summit, September 22 and 23, 2021
Attorneys Ben Hammond and Justin Wheeler will be presenting at the Commercial Real Estate Summit at the Embassy Suites Conference Center, Grand Rapids, on September 22 and 23, 2021. With nearly 20 years of legal experience, Ben Hammond practices in the areas of business and real estate law with a...
Hilger Selected American’s Top 100 Bet-The-Company Litigators for 2021
Stephen A. Hilger has been selected as one of America’s Top 100 Bet-the-Company Litigators® for 2021. Selection to America’s Top 100 Bet-the-Company Litigators® is by invitation only and is reserved to identify the nation’s most exceptional trial attorneys in High Stakes Business Litigation...
Hammond Recognized as a Best Lawyer “Lawyer of the Year” for 2022 – Construction Law in Grand Rapids.
Ben Hammond has been recognized by Best Lawyer as a “Lawyer of the Year” for 2022 in Construction Law in Grand Rapids. This achievement is awarded to individual attorneys voted with the highest overall feedback from their peers. Hammond is a founding member the firm Hilger Hammond. With nearly 20...
Leipprandt Receives CFMA Western Michigan Chapter 2021 Member of the Year Award
Aileen Leipprandt received the 2021 Member of the Year Award from the Construction Financial Management Association, Western Michigan Chapter. This award is given to a member to recognize their contribution to the leadership, development, and/or promotion of the chapter. Aileen brings more than...
Hilger To Present at Construction SuperConference, December 6, 2021, in Orlando, Florida
Stephen A. Hilger will be a presenter at the Construction SuperConference, in Orlando, Florida, on December 6, 2021. Hilger will speak on the topic of “Remote Dispute Resolution: Temporary Band-Aid or Long-Term Solution? The Pros and Cons of Remote Dispute Resolution in Arbitration, Mediation and...
Ben Hammond Takes the Reigns as President of the Grand Rapids Bar Association
On July 1st, 2021, Ben Hammond assumed the role of President for the Grand Rapids Bar Association. The association is committed to promoting justice, professional excellence and respect for the law, fostering the dignity and integrity of the profession, providing law-related services to the...
Hilger Hammond Team Builds 4 Good
Hilger Hammond loves our Veterans and the mission of the Building for Good organization which connects Non-Profits to volunteer construction attorneys. On May 1st our staff and their families participated in Building for Good’s “Racing for Good” event by completing a grounds beautification service...