Kenneth W. Vermeulen

Ken Vermeulen is a partner in Honigman's real estate department, with a primary focus on environmental law. He has extensive experience in a variety of environmental real estate matters and focuses his practice on leasing, construction contracting, and environmental law matters.

• Represents clients on a variety of environmental matters, including investigation and remediation of contaminated sites throughout the country
• Represents solid waste disposal facilities, including landfills, transfer stations, and recycling facilities
• Handles acquisition and divestiture due diligence
• Provides advice regarding compliance and permitting under state and federal environmental statutes and regulations
• Counsels on brownfield development projects and transactions
• Represents clients on commercial leasing matters and zoning issues

Prior Experience

• Barnes & Thornburg, LLP, 2012 - 2016
• Warner Norcross & Judd, LLP, 1989 - 2011

Awards

• The Best Lawyers in America, 2017-2021
  • Recognized in practice area of Environmental Law
• Leading Lawyers Magazine Michigan, 2017
  • Recognized in practice areas of:
    • Environmental Law
    • Land Use, Zoning & Condemnation Law
    • Real Estate Law: Commercial

Professional & Community Involvement

• American Bar Association
  • Environment, Energy and Resource Section, Member
  • ABA Construction Law Forum
• Michigan Bar Association
  • Real Estate Section, Member
  • Environmental Law Section, Member
• Grand Rapids Bar Association