Patrick Duff

I’ve worked with injured folks for the past decade, both in the context of auto accidents and worker’s compensation. I know that when you suffer an injury, you need firm and aggressive advocacy so your voice can be heard. But you also need frank and honest guidance so you can make good decisions for your future and for your family’s future. I provide both.

When you call my firm, I’m the one you’ll talk to on the phone, not some screener who passes you along to an associate. I take your call, I hear your story, I assess your needs.

Being injured is hard. Going through a lawsuit can make it even harder. My goal is to get you to closure so you can start feeling human again. It’s personally injury law with a personal touch.

Here’s a little bit about my background.

Education:

Juris Doctorate, Michigan State University College of Law, 2011, Cum Laude
Moot Court, Executive Director
Trial Practice Institute
Pretrial II Discovery and Negotiation, JD Award
Internship with Muskegon County Prosecutors Office
Bachelors of Art in Philosophy, Calvin University, 2008
Varsity Basketball

Courts and Bar Admission:

All Michigan State Courts
Michigan State Bar Association
Grand Rapids Bar Association
Michigan Association for Justice
Grand Rapids Bar Association Worker's Compensation Section, President

Community Activities:

I am a native of West Michigan, having grown up around Grand Rapids and the lakeshore. My wife and I, along with our two daughters, are members at Madison Square Christian Reformed Church. I chair a non-profit board that serves the Madison-Hall community. In my free time, I enjoy good company with friends and family, travelling, playing music, golfing, and playing rec league basketball.

Michigan State University College of Law

J.D. (2011)

2011

Calvin College

B.A. (2008) | Philosophy

2004 - 2008

Honors: Cum Laude

Activities: Senior Basketball

Attorney

Bolhouse, Hofstee & McLean Attorneys At Law

Current

President

Grand Rapids Bar Association - Worker's Compensation Section

2018 - Current

Member

Michigan Association for Justice

2015 - Current

Adjunct Professor

Michigan State University College of Law

2012 - 2015

The "Survivors" Benefit

The Grand Rapids Lawyer

January 1, 2019

Michigan State Bar

Member

Current

Michigan

State Bar of Michigan

Since 2011

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Q. Can money be returned after 6 months?

June 18, 2021

A: You probably have a viable unjust enrichment claim. However, the cost of litigating such a claim could easily exceed the $6,000 you're hoping to recoup. Unfortunately, I think you're have to make a decision about how much you want to invest in trying to scrape back that money versus what is your walk-away point.

Q. Partnership withdrawal and contract debt dispute

January 12, 2021

A: It will depend upon the language in the contract you signed to buy out the first partner. If the contract says each remaining partner is reliable for his/her own share, then you're ok. If it says the business is responsible as a whole, you may have to pay and go after the non-paying partner separately for his/her share. The bylaws may also has some impact on process, now that one of the remaining partners wants to withdraw.

Q. My dad has was working for a union for 25 years he suffered a massive heart attack, went back to work and then got

January 12, 2021

A: If you're talking about applying for Social Security Disability, and not a long-term disability or some like benefit offered through the union, then sometimes claimants can be successful on their own. However, it is always helpful to speak to a lawyer before moving forward. Most disability attorneys will offer free consultations.