Art has extensive experience in condemnation (eminent domain), real estate and zoning matters, including the litigation of dozens of significant cases. He has represented clients in Michigan District and Circuit Courts, Federal District Courts, the Michigan Court of Appeals, the Michigan Supreme Court and the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals.
Arthur C. "Art" Spalding
Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation - Real Estate Real Estate Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation - Real Estate Real Estate Law
Biography
Locations
Education
- Wayne State University, J.D., graduated 1968
Bar Admissions
Affiliations
- Grand Rapids Bar Association - Real Property Section
- State Bar of Michigan - Zoning and Land Use Committee, Public Corporation Section, Eminent Domain Committee, Real Property Law Section
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Litigation - Real Estate, Grand Rapids (2025)
- Litigation - Real Estate, Grand Rapids (2014)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Litigation - Real Estate
- Real Estate Law
Awards:
- Martindale Hubbell Highest AV® Preeminent Rating
Your browser is not fully compatible with our automatic printer friendly formatting.
Please use the print button to print this profile page.