Mark R. Smith

Mark R. Smith

Grand Rapids, MI recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013
Rhoades McKee PC

28 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Biography

Mark is a State and Federal Court Approved General Civil Mediator, with regular appointments by the Kent County Circuit Court and the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan. He has extensive representative experience handling claims in excess of one million dollars and has handled some of the largest (30 million plus) and longest (eight week jury trial) cases in Kent County history. Mark assists clients in developing policies, procedures and documents that address not only their internal operations but their dealings with customers and vendors so that they can focus on their core business rather than the legal consequences of their activities. He frequently lectures on topics including alternative dispute resolution, employment discrimination, sexual harassment, whistle-blower and retaliation claims, construction liens, public and private sector construction contract terms.

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Rhoades McKee PC

28 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • William & Mary Law School, J.D., graduated 1981
  • Western Michigan University, B.B.A., graduated 1978
  • Kellogg Community College, A.A., graduated 1976

  • Michigan, Michigan, U.S. Federal District Court - Western District of Michigan, U.S. Federal District Court - Eastern District of Michigan, U.S. Court of Appeals - Sixth Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals - Tenth Circuit, U.S. Tax Court
  • Wisconsin, U.S. Federal District Court of Wisconsin

  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Grand Rapids Bar Association - Current Member & Past President, Past Vice President, Past Secretary and Past Trustee
  • State Bar of Michigan - Member
  • The SOURCE - Board Member
  • Michigan, Michigan, U.S. Federal District Court - Western District of Michigan, U.S. Federal District Court - Eastern District of Michigan, U.S. Court of Appeals - Sixth Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals - Tenth Circuit, U.S. Tax Court
  • Wisconsin, U.S. Federal District Court of Wisconsin
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Grand Rapids Bar Association - Current Member & Past President, Past Vice President, Past Secretary and Past Trustee
  • State Bar of Michigan - Member
  • The SOURCE - Board Member
  • William & Mary Law School, J.D., graduated 1981
  • Western Michigan University, B.B.A., graduated 1978
  • Kellogg Community College, A.A., graduated 1976

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
Special Focus:
  • Employment
  • Labor
Awards:
  • Martindale Hubbell Preeminent AV Rating
  • Community Media Center, 2006 Media Access Leadership Award
  • Leading LawyersSM
  • Grand Rapids Bar Association President's Award, 2014

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