Atty. Mark S. Demorest

Atty. Mark S. Demorest

Mark is the founder and Managing Member of Demorest Law Firm. He is a business and real estate lawyer, handling both transactions and litigation.

Royal Oak Royal Oak 43 J. Erfahrung 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Mark S. Demorest at a glance

Mark S. Demorest is a Managing Partner based in Royal Oak, Michigan, practicing at Demorest Law Firm, PLLC. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on formation, contracts, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Michigan U.S. Supreme Court (1983) and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth, Si (1983). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1983) and Harvard University (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Oakland County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in Royal Oak, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mark is the founder and Managing Member of Demorest Law Firm
  • He is a business and real estate lawyer, handling both transactions and litigation

HONORS

Michigan Leading Lawyer, 2020-2022 Michigan Super Lawyer 2007-2017 (Business & Transactions) D Business, Top Lawyer in Metro Detroit, Real Estate Law, 2015 D Business, Top Lawyer in Metro Detroit, Business Litigation, 2012 D Business, Top Lawyer in Metro Detroit, Condemnation and Eminent Domain, 2011 D Business, Top Lawyer in Metro Detroit, Business & Transactions, 2010 Who’s Who in America Who’s Who in American Law AV rated in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, which is the highest possible rating and indicates that he has been rated by his peers as having the highest level of legal ability and ethical standards

Practice Areas Explained

Mark S. Demorest's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark S. Demorest handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Contracts

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Mark S. Demorest is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Michigan →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Mark S. Demorest is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Royal Oak are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark S. Demorest

Where is Mark S. Demorest's law office located?
Mark S. Demorest's law practice is located in Royal Oak, Michigan. The firm is Demorest Law Firm, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark S. Demorest handle?
Mark S. Demorest focuses on formation, contracts, employment, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Mark S. Demorest practiced law?
Mark S. Demorest has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Mark S. Demorest go to law school?
Mark S. Demorest earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Mark S. Demorest for a consultation?
You can contact Mark S. Demorest directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Mark S. Demorest received?
Mark S. Demorest's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1983
B.A.
Harvard University
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Michigan U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth, Si
Admitted: 1983

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