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John E. AndingComplex Commercial Litigation Attorney in Grand Rapids, MI
Drew Cooper & Anding
Complex Commercial LitigationClass ActionsConsumer Class ActionsPersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
Phone
616-454-8300
Address
Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, US
Professional
Bar Admissions
Michigan 1979
About
John E. Anding, a distinguished graduate of Wayne State Law School, serves as a founding partner at Drew Cooper & Anding, a reputable law firm established in 1991. With a robust background in complex commercial litigation, Mr. Anding has cultivated a diverse client base, ranging from individual entrepreneurs and consumers to multinational corporations. His practice primarily focuses on class actions, consumer class actions, and personal injury cases in Grand Rapids, MI, and beyond. Throughout his career, Mr. Anding has represented clients in various courts across the United States, including Michigan, Texas, New York, Florida, Alaska, and Colorado. His extensive experience extends to the federal appellate level, having argued cases before the Sixth, Tenth, Eleventh, and Federal Circuit Courts of Appeals. Mr. Anding has a proven track record of achieving substantial verdicts, including notable damages exceeding $1 million, such as a remarkable $72 million verdict in 2015 and a significant $27.5 million verdict in 2003. In addition to his litigation accomplishments, Mr. Anding is skilled in arbitration, with a focus on international arbitration cases before the London Court of International Arbitration. As a leading trial lawyer, he specializes in fraud, finance, and consumer class actions, and has contributed to the legal community by authoring articles on lender liability. Moreover, he frequently shares his insights as a faculty member at various seminars, enhancing the understanding of commercial litigation practices. Mr. Anding’s commitment to client service and legal excellence distinguishes him in the field, making him a trusted advocate for individuals and businesses navigating complex legal challenges.
Credentials
Education
Wayne State University Law School, Detroit, Michigan, 1979 | J.D. | Honors: Oralist, National Moot Court Team | Honors: Member, Order of the Barristers | Western Michigan University, 1976 | B.S. | Honors: magna cum laude
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
Selected as among the top 1% of lawyers in the U.S., 2016 | Awarded honor for trial work that has spanned 44 years and involved multiple million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements on behalf of Plaintiffs primarily in business tort litigation, 2001 | Awarded for trial work that includes many significant verdicts including a $81 million verdict related to a Ponzi scheme and has been featured in an article by Leading Lawyers magazine., 2023 | Fellow, Michigan State Bar Foundation | Federal Bar Association - President, West Michigan Region; State Bar of Michigan - Chairman of Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee | Grand Rapids Bar Association | Order of the Barristers | National Association of Consumer Advocates, Member | American Board of Trial Advocates, Member
Associations
United States District Court for Western District of Michigan, 1996 - 2001 (Member, Standing Committee on Local Rules Chair) | Catholic Lawyers Association of West Michigan, 1994 - 1995 (President) | Grand Rapids Bar Association (Member) | Federal Bar Association (Member, Executive Committee) | Federal Bar Association, 1994 - 1995 (Secretary) | Federal Bar Association, 1995 - 1996 (Vice President Programs) | Federal Bar Association, 1996 - 1998 (Treasurer) | Federal Bar Association, 1998 - 1999 (President Elect) | Federal Bar Association, 1999 - 2000 (President) | Federal Bar Association, 1991 - 2001 (Member, West Michigan Chapter) | State Bar of Michigan (Chairman, Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee) | National Association of Consumers Advocates (Member) | American Board of Trial Advocates (Member) | Historical Society for the United States District Court, Western District, Michigan (Board of Trustees) | Order of the Barristers
Speaking
Faculty Member, Hon. Douglas Hillman Trial Advocacy Seminar | Faculty Member, "Simplifying Complex Commercial Litigation", Institute of Continuing Legal Education
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Updated: May 25, 2026