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.
Mark R. Smith
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation
Biography
Locations
Education
- William & Mary Law School, J.D., graduated 1981
- Western Michigan University, B.B.A., graduated 1978
- Kellogg Community College, A.A., graduated 1976
Bar Admissions
Affiliations
- 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
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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