Atty. Mark E. Fatum
Mark represents physicians in professional liability actions, including those engaged in emergency medicine, family practice, general surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, internal medicine, neurology, anesthesiology, nephrology, obstetrics/gynecology, orthopedics, pathology, urology, neurosurgery, otolaryngology, ophthalmology, radiology and other specialties. In addition to representing the medical practitioner, I have also served a number of hospital entities and defended claims made against hospital providers including nurses, residents, interns, and technicians.
Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants & More Attorney · Serving Grand Rapids, MI
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About Mark E. Fatum at a Glance
Mark E. Fatum is a medical malpractice attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Rhoades McKee PC. Admitted to practice in Michigan, Michigan. Educated at Saint Louis University (J.D., 1985). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark E. Fatum
- Mark represents physicians in professional liability actions, including those engaged in emergency medicine, family practice, general surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, internal medicine, neurology, anesthesiology, nephrology, obstetrics/gynecology, orthopedics, pathology, urology, neurosurgery, otolaryngology, ophthalmology, radiology and other specialties
- In addition to representing the medical practitioner, I have also served a number of hospital entities and defended claims made against hospital providers including nurses, residents, interns, and technicians
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Mark E. Fatum's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark E. Fatum handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Grand Rapids.
Medical Malpractice in Grand Rapids
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Grand Rapids
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 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.
Grand Rapids Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Grand Rapids-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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Why Clients in Grand Rapids Choose Mark E. Fatum
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 E. Fatum's practice in the field of medical malpractice.
Focused Medical Malpractice Practice
Concentrating on medical malpractice means Mark E. Fatum's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Grand Rapids
A Grand Rapids-based practice means Mark E. Fatum 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 E. Fatum Handles in Grand Rapids
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