About Our Attorneys in Grand Rapids, MI

Frederick W. Bleakley

The founder of Bleakley Law Offices, Frederick W. Bleakley, grew up in Grand Rapids, MI, where his father represented insurance companies in workers' compensation cases. Fred witnessed first-hand how these companies operated by saving money at the expense of injured workers and their families.

When Fred became an attorney in 1986, he broke with family tradition. He formed this law firm to stand up for the rights of injured and disabled people in Muskegon, MI, and throughout the state.

Attorney Bleakley provides aggressive, results-oriented representation in cases involving personal injury, auto accidents, Social Security Disability benefits, workers' comp, and other legal matters. To learn how we can help you, contact us for a FREE consultation today. 

Presentations

Presentations

• Numerous speaking engagements at various union and client meetings regarding workers' compensation, unemployment, employment/discrimination law, and social security
  
• Called to testify as an expert witness before the House and Senate Committees regarding Worker's Compensation Bill (HB 6640)
  
• Chairman of State Bar of Michigan - Workers' Compensation Section - Winter Seminar (2004 - 2018)
  
• Speaker - Michigan Association for Justice – Workers' Compensation / Social Security Seminar, Unbroken: The System Is Broken But Not Our Resolve. Topic: “Attendant Care, Nursing Care, and Attorney Fees," Westin - Southfield, Michigan - January 15, 2016

Areas of Practice

• Social Security Disability
  
• Workers' compensation
  
• Automobile accidents

Litigation Percentage

• 100% of practice devoted to litigation
  

Bar Admissions

• Michigan, 1986
  

Education

• J.D. 1985 | Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, MI
  
• B.A. 1982 | Major: Political Science | Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, MI
  

Representative Clients

• Injured and disabled workers

Professional Associations and Memberships

• American Bar Association, 1986 - present
  
• American Association for Justice, Social Security Section, 1986 - present
  
• Michigan Association for Justice, 1986 - present
  
• Michigan Bar Association, worker's compensation section
  
• Michigan Bar Association, Social Security section
  
• Michigan Bar Association, personal injury section
  
• National Organization of Social Security Claimant's Representatives (NOSSCR)
  
• Workers' Compensation Adjunct Appeal Board, 1991 - 1993
  
• National Football League Players Association - Workers' Compensation Panel Player Representative, 2006 - 2013
• State of Michigan - Attorney Discipline Board - Hearing Panelist, 2005 - present
  
• U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan - 1987
  
• U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit - 1989
  
• National College of Workers' Compensation Fellows - 2011

Learn More About Bleakley Law Offices

Expert handling for all types of personal injury accidents

We offer expert representation for personal injury accidents of all types including construction accidents, dog bite accidents, car accidents, and many other types of personal injuries. Whether your case calls for the expertise of an auto accident attorney, workers' compensation lawyer, motorcycle accident lawyer, trucking accident lawyer, or dog bite attorney, we are able to provide the expert representation you need. As your personal injury attorney, we will assist with getting your case resolved in your favor.

We will fight for you after a workers' compensation accident

Getting hurt on the job is an unfortunate accident that can affect your ability to earn an income. After your accident, you will need an attorney who has expertise in handling worker's compensation cases. Our law office will pursue claims for lost wages, medical bills, and pain and suffering. We assist in recovering the fees you deserve after an accident.

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Contact Bleakley Law Offices for more information about our legal services or to schedule a FREE consultation.