Jeffrey A. DeVree Joins Clark Hill PLC Grand Rapids

June 18, 2007-

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Attorney Jeffrey A. DeVree has joined the Corporate Practice Group with Clark Hill PLC in their Grand Rapids office. He has 25 years of experience in tax and employee benefits practice, and will be working with clients firm-wide on federal, state, local, and international tax matters.

DeVree is an active member of bar association sections and committees involving tax and employee benefits, having recently served as a member of the Council of the Taxation Section of the State Bar of Michigan and previously as chairman of the Business and Tax Section of the Grand Rapids Bar Association. DeVree is a frequent speaker at seminars for business and professional groups. He is a member of the IRS Great Lakes Area Tax-Exempt and Government Entities Council. He is also a member of the Tax Policy Committee of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the Tax and Regulatory Affairs Committee of the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, and has been working with both organizations to analyze and develop proposals for Michigan business tax reform.

DeVree currently serves as a member of the board of directors of the Baxter Community Center, a nonprofit inner-city service organization, and the board of directors of The Grandville Education Foundation. He previously served as chairman of both organizations.

DeVree received a B.A. in economics summa cum laude from Hope College, and his J.D. cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School. DeVree resides in Grandville, Michigan.