Atty. Mark E Fatum
Mark E Fatum is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, medical malpractice defense, premises liability and 4 other areas of law. Mark received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Grand Rapids, MI · 41+ Years Experience
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About Mark E Fatum at a Glance
Mark E Fatum is a Member based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Rhoades McKee PC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on contracts, medical malpractice, personal injury, breach of contract, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1985). Educated at St. Louis University (J.D., 1985) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark E Fatum
- Mark E Fatum is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, medical malpractice defense, premises liability and 4 other areas of law
- Mark received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Mark practices at Rhoades McKee PC in Grand Rapids, MI
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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.
Contracts in Grand Rapids
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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.
Mark E Fatum is one of 48,593 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Michigan →
Personal Injury in Grand Rapids
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Mark E Fatum is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Michigan →
Breach of Contract in Grand Rapids
Mark E Fatum is one of 5,880 breach of contract attorneys indexed nationally. Browse breach of contract attorneys in Michigan →
Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Grand Rapids
Mark E Fatum is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Michigan →
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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Professional Profile
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 contracts, medical malpractice, personal injury, breach of contract, and slip & fall.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark E Fatum brings 41+ 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 contracts, medical malpractice, and personal injury, Mark E Fatum can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
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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