Trial Experience
Mark is member of the Trial Practice Group. His practice focuses on commercial, construction, real estate and land use litigation.
Professional Activities
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State Bar of Michigan: Litigation Section; Litigation Section; Real Property Section
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Wisconsin Bar Association: Litigation Section
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Ottawa County Bar Association
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Grand Rapids Bar Association: Litigation Section; Real Property Section; Jury Representation Committee
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Ottawa County Bar Association
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Associated Builders and Contractors (Affiliate Member)
Bar Admissions
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United States Supreme Court
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United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
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United States Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
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United States Court of Federal Claims
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United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan
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United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
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United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
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All Michigan State Courts
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All Wisconsin State Courts
Community Activities
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City of Grand Haven, Michigan (Construction Board of Appeals, 2004 - 2009; Planning Commission, 2010 - present)
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Rotary Club of Grand Haven
Mark has been involved in community-related activities through his career. From 1996 to 1998, he served as Legal Counsel to the Michigan Junior Chamber of Commerce as well as the Tri-Cities Habitat for Humanity Construction Committee from 2006 to 2007. In addition to his work with the Jaycees, Mark has served as a volunteer Junior Achievement instructor.
Education
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University of Toledo College of Law
Toledo, Ohio
J.D., May 1992
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University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
B.A., Political Science, April 1989