Atty. Mark E. Rizik

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.

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Profile Summary

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). Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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 Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark E. Rizik handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Mark E. Rizik is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Mark E. Rizik is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Michigan →

Tax Litigation

Mark E. Rizik is one of 3,110 tax litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax litigation attorneys in Michigan →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mark E. Rizik is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Michigan →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark E. Rizik

Where is Mark E. Rizik's law office located?
Mark E. Rizik's law practice is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The firm is Miller Johnson PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark E. Rizik handle?
Mark E. Rizik focuses on business, tax, tax litigation, m&a, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
Where did Mark E. Rizik go to law school?
Mark E. Rizik earned their education at (J.D., 1982).
How can I contact Mark E. Rizik for a consultation?
You can contact Mark E. Rizik directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Mark E. Rizik received?
Mark E. Rizik's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law.

Education

J.D.
Western Michigan University
- 1982

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Financial Services Regulation Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law (Grand Rapids)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (Grand Rapids)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law (Grand Rapids)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Grand Rapids)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (Grand Rapids)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (Grand Rapids)
- 2013

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