Joshua A. Reece

Paralegals: Courtney Schmidt, Jillian Neagos

Josh was born in Northville, Michigan, attended high school at Mona Shores, and now lives in Norton Shores. He joined Parmenter Law after graduating law school and taking the bar exam in 2011. Josh focuses his practice on all aspects of business and real estate matters. He enjoys helping entrepreneurs and business clients who are passionate about their endeavors and aspirations.

Josh became a lawyer out of his desire to help people solve difficult problems and achieve their goals. He takes pride in providing an exceptional level of client service: He is straightforward and practical, and always responsive to his clients as well as diligent in his work. Josh's strengths include an ability to remain calm under pressure and breakdown complex legal problems in order to find the best solution. His keen attention to detail and insightful organizational skills serve his clients well.

His passion for solving problems and his dedication to helping clients reach their objectives are hallmarks of Josh's work. He strives to distinguish himself by working harder and caring more, so that the service he provides to his clients is second to none. Josh enjoys the friendly, personable atmosphere at Parmenter Law and appreciates the supportive environment that it provides for the firm's clients and everyone who works there.

Josh played college baseball and stays active in sports, including baseball. He is always trying to improve his golf game so he can one day win the mythical the Parmenter Open. Josh is a loyal fan of all Detroit sports teams, and especially of Michigan State football. He loves spending leisure time with his family and friends.

Practice Areas

• Business
• Commercial Leasing
• Liquor Licenses
• Non-Profit Organizations
• Real Estate

Education

• Valparaiso University School of Law, J.D. Summa Cum Laude, 2011
  Editor-in Chief, Valparaiso University Law Review
  Corpus Juris Secundum Award, most significant overall contribution to the law school
  National Order of Scribes, Member, in recognition of outstanding legal writing
• Alma College, B.A. Summa Cum Laude, 2007

Honors & Awards

• Future 15, emerging young leaders recognition, Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce, 2016

Professional Associations

• Muskegon County Bar Association
• State Bar of Michigan
  Real Property Law Section
  Business Law Section

Bar & Court Admissions

• State Bar of Michigan, 2011

Publications

• Throwing the Red Flag on the Commissioner: How Independent Arbitrators Can Fit into the NFL's Off-Field Discipline Procedures Under the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement, 45 Val. U. L. Rev. 359 (2010)

Community & Boards

• No More Sidelines
  Board Member
• United Way of the Lakeshore
  Board Member
• Pioneer Arbour
  Board Member
• Senior Resources
  Board Member
• Silent Observer
• Harbor Hospice Foundation
  Corporate Giving Committee
• Muskegon InFocus
  Participant and Presenter