Mark E. Hills Partner
- Office
- Grand Rapids, Grand Haven
- Phone
- 616/336-6502
- Fax
- 616/336-7000
- mehills@varnumlaw.com
- mehills@varnumlaw.com
- Download
- V-Card, Resume
- Assistant
- Deb Ryerson, 616/336-6747
- Stephanie Strong, 616/743-4050
- Theresa DeVries, 616/743-4051
- Network
Trial Experience
Mark is member of the Trial Practice Group. His practice focuses on commercial, construction, real estate and land use litigation.
Professional Activities
- State Bar of Michigan: Litigation Section; Litigation Section; Real Property Section
- Wisconsin Bar Association: Litigation Section
- Ottawa County Bar Association
- Grand Rapids Bar Association: Litigation Section; Real Property Section; Jury Representation Committee
- Ottawa County Bar Association
- Associated Builders and Contractors (Affiliate Member)
- State Certified Civil Mediator
Bar Admissions
- United States Supreme Court
- United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
- United States Court of Federal Claims
- United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
- All Michigan State Courts
- All Wisconsin State Courts
Community Activities
- City of Grand Haven, Michigan (Construction Board of Appeals, 2004 - 2009; Planning Commission, 2010 - present)
- 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 -
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
B.A., Political Science, April 1989