Atty. Mark A. Van Allsburg
Mark A. Van Allsburg, a native of Grand Rapids, received his bachelor’s degree from Calvin College in 1981, and he received his law degree from the University of Michigan in 1983.
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Mark A. Van Allsburg is a energy attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Mika Meyers PLC. Admitted to practice in Michigan, State Bar of Michigan. Educated at University of Michigan (—, 1983) and Calvin College (BS, 1981). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Oil and Gas Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Municipal Law (2026). Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mark A. Van Allsburg, a native of Grand Rapids, received his bachelor’s degree from Calvin College in 1981, and he received his law degree from the University of Michigan in 1983
- Mark is a member of the Grand Rapids Bar Association and the State Bar of Michigan (former Chairman of the State Oil and Gas Law Committee), the Michigan Oil and Gas Association and the Michigan and American Associations of Professional Landmen
- Mark is a past chairman of the firm’s Management Committee
- He specializes in oil and gas law, local government law (former Chairman of the firm’s local government group) and real estate law
- Mark works extensively with oil and gas exploration companies with regard to exploration, production and transactional matters and represents numerous municipalities, particularly with regard to matters involving zoning and planning
- Mark has received the highest professional rating by Martindale-Hubbell (AV Preeminent)
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Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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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 Grand Rapids 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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