Atty. Mark A Reading
Mark A Reading is a lawyer practicing municipal law, zoning, planning and land use and 3 other areas of law. Mark received a B.S. degree from Michigan State University in 1970, and has been licensed for 50 years.
Municipal Law & More Attorney · Serving Ann Arbor, MI · 50+ Years Experience
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About Mark A Reading at a Glance
Mark A Reading is a Member based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, practicing at Reading, Etter & Lillich. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, zoning, and government. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1976). Educated at Cooley Law School (J.D., 1976) and Michigan State University (B.S., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Washtenaw County Bar Association State Bar of Michigan. Serves clients in Ann Arbor, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark A Reading
- Mark A Reading is a lawyer practicing municipal law, zoning, planning and land use and 3 other areas of law
- Mark received a B.S. degree from Michigan State University in 1970, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Mark practices at Reading, Etter & Lillich in Ann Arbor, MI
Practice Areas Explained
Mark A Reading's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark A Reading handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Ann Arbor.
Estate Planning & Probate in Ann Arbor
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business & Corporate Law in Ann Arbor
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Land Use & Zoning in Ann Arbor
Mark A Reading is one of 39,875 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Michigan →
Government & Administrative Law in Ann Arbor
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Mark A Reading is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Michigan →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Ann Arbor
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 Ann Arbor 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 venue, 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.
Ann Arbor Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Ann Arbor-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Ann Arbor Choose Mark A Reading
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Mark A Reading's practice in the field of estate planning, business, zoning, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark A Reading brings 50+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering estate planning, business, and zoning, Mark A Reading can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Ann Arbor
A Ann Arbor-based practice means Mark A Reading attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Mark A Reading Handles in Ann Arbor
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Mark A Reading has experience with under Michigan law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Mark A Reading directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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