Raymond Pater
Holland, MI
Licensed for 38 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Divorce and separation
Language
Dutch English
About
Raymond Pater was born in The Netherlands as one of eight children. After his family immigrated to the US, and although of modest means, six of his siblings attended college and two went on to obtain PhDs, later becoming college professors. An older sister never attended high school, but was admitted to college because of a nearly illegible transcript and ironically went on to become a high school teacher. While attending grade school and high school, he worked in the family business selling eggs and chickens on the streets of South side Chicago. After graduating from high school he worked in a steel mill in East Chicago, Indiana. That experience convinced him to change course and he attended Indiana University, Calvin College and Grand Valley. After graduation he worked in sales, then taught school, and then attended law school. Ray graduated Magna Cum Laude from law school in 1983, one day after his youngest daughter was born. He started in general practice as a solo practitioner, then went to work for a leading collection law firm. In 1990 he began to be affiliated with the firm of with Coupe & VanAllsburg; that became Coupe, VanAllsburg & Pater; and finally Coupe Pater, PC. He has been in solo practice since 2006.Ray has been a Big Brother, deacon in one church, elder in another, school board president, and has served as a mentor at Guiding Light Mission in Grand Rapids. Ray and his wife of 35 years have three children: a businessman in Grand Rapids, an attorney in Manhattan, and a seminary student in Denver (who claims to be his favorite child and who made the video, “Daughter’s tribute to her dad”.His practice includes divorce, family law, and collections . He has practiced in courts throughout much of the State of Michigan, and now works primarily in Ottawa and Allegan Counties.Assisting in the office is James W. TenHaaf. Lawyers were formerly called Attorneys & Counselors at Law. Ray attempts to fulfill the tradition when attorneys knew their clients well and could counsel them to avoid or minimize the costs and travails often associated with the legal system.
Practices Areas
Divorce and separation
Language
Dutch English
Contact
Pater Law, PC704 Michigan AveSuite AHolland, MI, 49423704 Michigan AveSuite ASuite AHolland, MI, 49423
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Before hiring Mr. Pater, I didn't have much confidence with my case. Not only has Ray given me confidence with his phenomenal knowledge of the law, but he is passionate and understanding as well. I have a rather interesting case as I appear over the phone for all of my hearings due to me being located on the other side of the country, but he has done more than enough to keep me informed and appear on my behalf. I couldn't have asked for a better lawyer to support me while dealing with a difficult case. When someone describes a lawyer as a "shark" I think of this guy, because the way the he is able to portray himself and who he is representing is just what one would hope for. If you want someone to give every effort towards your case, while being real with you and helping you understand it, this is your guy!
Ray has handled two different cases for me, a child support matter and a parenting time modification. He handled each case with knowledge and confidence. I was very happy with the outcome for each one. He returned calls and emails very promptly, communication never being an issue. His staff is also very courteous. I highly recommend Ray for your family law needs and will use his services in the future.
Ray helped me with a child custody case. He was very knowledgeable and he tells you how it is. He gave me his honest opinion on my case and what he thought my chances were. When we went to court he was very passive at first, letting the other attorney go first, but when he spoke he was very aggressive and got his point across. He really does know the laws. If I have any future cases, I will absolutely call him. Also his charges are very fair. Compared to other attorney's I have used, he is very reasonable and doesn't over charge you. He did an amazing job with my case and I am very pleased!!!
Whenever I involve Ray in a case I can be sure that the client will be well served and that the matter will be resoved in a favorable manner.
Mr. Pater was recomended by another atty. freind of mine. He was very receptive to my ideas and we worked close together to get a good resolution of my case. His fees were resonable and he DID NOT overbill .I would highly recomend Mr. Pater
I've known Ray for 20 plus years, He has handled almost all my legal questions and concerns, from personal to business, inluding unemployment issues , divorace,collections,general business concerns,corporate filings, LLC,filings etc. We have always had a great working relationship, his advice is sound and appropriate. I will continue to utilise his services for all my business and personal needs.
Mr. Pater and his staff has been more then fair to me and my family, from the first day we met even till this day, I am and will continue to be thankful for his committed service and expertise in the affairs related to my ignorance of the court procedures and systems. Thankful and in his debt, Joe
On the day of the mediation... the most important day for the future of my kids and I... he dumped all of the negotiating responsibility on me. Predictably enough - I was not suited or prepared for this and I lost my tail. At the end of the mediation he announced to everyone in the room that he would be unavailable for the next two weeks (leading up to the summary conclusion) as he was heading to Europe on vacation.... so I learned about this at the same time that my ex and her attorney did. He billed me for the day he called to chastise me for something he forgot to do... actually it was his legal assistant bc he never does his own paperwork. I wish I had known what he was about before I was in the thick of things... I would have saved the money and done it on my own instead. In short... throw your money in Lake Michigan and do it yourself.
Before hiring Mr. Pater, I didn't have much confidence with my case. Not only has Ray given me confidence with his phenomenal knowledge of the law, but he is passionate and understanding as well. I have a rather interesting case as I appear over the phone for all of my hearings due to me being located on the other side of the country, but he has done more than enough to keep me informed and appear on my behalf. I couldn't have asked for a better lawyer to support me while dealing with a difficult case. When someone describes a lawyer as a "shark" I think of this guy, because the way the he is able to portray himself and who he is representing is just what one would hope for. If you want someone to give every effort towards your case, while being real with you and helping you understand it, this is your guy!
Ray has handled two different cases for me, a child support matter and a parenting time modification. He handled each case with knowledge and confidence. I was very happy with the outcome for each one. He returned calls and emails very promptly, communication never being an issue. His staff is also very courteous. I highly recommend Ray for your family law needs and will use his services in the future.
Ray helped me with a child custody case. He was very knowledgeable and he tells you how it is. He gave me his honest opinion on my case and what he thought my chances were. When we went to court he was very passive at first, letting the other attorney go first, but when he spoke he was very aggressive and got his point across. He really does know the laws. If I have any future cases, I will absolutely call him. Also his charges are very fair. Compared to other attorney's I have used, he is very reasonable and doesn't over charge you. He did an amazing job with my case and I am very pleased!!!
Whenever I involve Ray in a case I can be sure that the client will be well served and that the matter will be resoved in a favorable manner.
Mr. Pater was recomended by another atty. freind of mine. He was very receptive to my ideas and we worked close together to get a good resolution of my case. His fees were resonable and he DID NOT overbill .I would highly recomend Mr. Pater
I've known Ray for 20 plus years, He has handled almost all my legal questions and concerns, from personal to business, inluding unemployment issues , divorace,collections,general business concerns,corporate filings, LLC,filings etc. We have always had a great working relationship, his advice is sound and appropriate. I will continue to utilise his services for all my business and personal needs.
Mr. Pater and his staff has been more then fair to me and my family, from the first day we met even till this day, I am and will continue to be thankful for his committed service and expertise in the affairs related to my ignorance of the court procedures and systems. Thankful and in his debt, Joe
On the day of the mediation... the most important day for the future of my kids and I... he dumped all of the negotiating responsibility on me. Predictably enough - I was not suited or prepared for this and I lost my tail. At the end of the mediation he announced to everyone in the room that he would be unavailable for the next two weeks (leading up to the summary conclusion) as he was heading to Europe on vacation.... so I learned about this at the same time that my ex and her attorney did. He billed me for the day he called to chastise me for something he forgot to do... actually it was his legal assistant bc he never does his own paperwork. I wish I had known what he was about before I was in the thick of things... I would have saved the money and done it on my own instead. In short... throw your money in Lake Michigan and do it yourself.
Before hiring Mr. Pater, I didn't have much confidence with my case. Not only has Ray given me confidence with his phenomenal knowledge of the law, but he is passionate and understanding as well. I have a rather interesting case as I appear over the phone for all of my hearings due to me being located on the other side of the country, but he has done more than enough to keep me informed and appear on my behalf. I couldn't have asked for a better lawyer to support me while dealing with a difficult case. When someone describes a lawyer as a "shark" I think of this guy, because the way the he is able to portray himself and who he is representing is just what one would hope for. If you want someone to give every effort towards your case, while being real with you and helping you understand it, this is your guy!
Ray has handled two different cases for me, a child support matter and a parenting time modification. He handled each case with knowledge and confidence. I was very happy with the outcome for each one. He returned calls and emails very promptly, communication never being an issue. His staff is also very courteous. I highly recommend Ray for your family law needs and will use his services in the future.
Ray helped me with a child custody case. He was very knowledgeable and he tells you how it is. He gave me his honest opinion on my case and what he thought my chances were. When we went to court he was very passive at first, letting the other attorney go first, but when he spoke he was very aggressive and got his point across. He really does know the laws. If I have any future cases, I will absolutely call him. Also his charges are very fair. Compared to other attorney's I have used, he is very reasonable and doesn't over charge you. He did an amazing job with my case and I am very pleased!!!
Whenever I involve Ray in a case I can be sure that the client will be well served and that the matter will be resoved in a favorable manner.
Mr. Pater was recomended by another atty. freind of mine. He was very receptive to my ideas and we worked close together to get a good resolution of my case. His fees were resonable and he DID NOT overbill .I would highly recomend Mr. Pater
I've known Ray for 20 plus years, He has handled almost all my legal questions and concerns, from personal to business, inluding unemployment issues , divorace,collections,general business concerns,corporate filings, LLC,filings etc. We have always had a great working relationship, his advice is sound and appropriate. I will continue to utilise his services for all my business and personal needs.
Mr. Pater and his staff has been more then fair to me and my family, from the first day we met even till this day, I am and will continue to be thankful for his committed service and expertise in the affairs related to my ignorance of the court procedures and systems. Thankful and in his debt, Joe
On the day of the mediation... the most important day for the future of my kids and I... he dumped all of the negotiating responsibility on me. Predictably enough - I was not suited or prepared for this and I lost my tail. At the end of the mediation he announced to everyone in the room that he would be unavailable for the next two weeks (leading up to the summary conclusion) as he was heading to Europe on vacation.... so I learned about this at the same time that my ex and her attorney did. He billed me for the day he called to chastise me for something he forgot to do... actually it was his legal assistant bc he never does his own paperwork. I wish I had known what he was about before I was in the thick of things... I would have saved the money and done it on my own instead. In short... throw your money in Lake Michigan and do it yourself.