Atty. Mark E. Rizik
Mark E Rizik is Chair of the firm’s Taxation practices. He has extensive experience in matters regarding tax penalty cases, tax refund claims and litigation, estates and trusts as S corporation shareholders, employee and independent contractor classification, employee leasing, business transactions, and tax controversies.
Banking And Finance Law & More Attorney · Serving Grand Rapids, MI
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About Mark E. Rizik at a Glance
Mark E. Rizik is a business, tax, tax litigation, m&a, and health care attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Miller Johnson PLC. Educated at Western Michigan University (J.D., 1982). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (2026). Serves clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark E. Rizik
- Mark E Rizik is Chair of the firm’s Taxation practices
- He has extensive experience in matters regarding tax penalty cases, tax refund claims and litigation, estates and trusts as S corporation shareholders, employee and independent contractor classification, employee leasing, business transactions, and tax controversies
- Mr. Rizik has tried hundreds of tax cases successfully
- His cases have often resulted nationally published opinions
- Mr. Rizik previously was a Senior Trial Attorney in the Office of Chief Counsel with the Internal Revenue Service
- He was also a Special Assistant United States Attorney in the United States Department of Justice
Practice Areas Explained
Mark E. Rizik's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark E. Rizik handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Grand Rapids.
Business & Corporate Law in Grand Rapids
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Tax Law in Grand Rapids
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Mark E. Rizik is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Michigan →
Tax Litigation in Grand Rapids
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Grand Rapids
Mark E. Rizik is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Michigan →
Health Care Law in Grand Rapids
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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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. Rizik
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. Rizik's practice in the field of business, tax, tax litigation, m&a, and health care.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, tax, and tax litigation, Mark E. Rizik 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. Rizik 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. Rizik Handles in Grand Rapids
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