Atty. Mark E. Straetmans

Atty. Mark E. Straetmans

Mr. Straetmans regularly handles business and real estate transactions.

Birmingham Birmingham 48 Years Experience 48 year
Call (248) 645-9680 Email

Profile Summary

About Mark E. Straetmans at a glance

Mark E. Straetmans is a Shareholder based in Birmingham, Michigan, practicing at Berry Moorman Professional Corporation. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, business, real estate, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1978) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth and Seventh Circuits U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts (1988). Educated at Detroit College of Law (J.D., 1978) and Wayne State University (B.S., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Michigan American Bar Association. Serves clients in Birmingham, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Straetmans regularly handles business and real estate transactions
  • He also serves as outside general counsel for several companies providing his clients with guidance on contracts, insurance claims and coverage, corporate organization and entity governance
  • Mr. Straetmans is often involved in business litigation and the defense of both employee benefit plans and third-party administrators in ERISA litigation
  • Mr. Straetmans has appeared on behalf of clients on numerous occasions in United States district court’s and Michigan State courts
  • He has also represented clients in the United States Sixth and Seventh Circuit Courts of Appeal

Practice Areas Explained

Mark E. Straetmans's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Mark E. Straetmans is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Michigan →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mark E. Straetmans is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Michigan →

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 Birmingham 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark E. Straetmans

Where is Mark E. Straetmans's law office located?
Mark E. Straetmans's law practice is located in Birmingham, Michigan. The firm is Berry Moorman Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark E. Straetmans handle?
Mark E. Straetmans focuses on trusts, probate, business, real estate, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Mark E. Straetmans practiced law?
Mark E. Straetmans has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Mark E. Straetmans go to law school?
Mark E. Straetmans earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.S., 1975).
How can I contact Mark E. Straetmans for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Mark E. Straetmans received?
Mark E. Straetmans's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Detroit College of Law
- 1978
B.S.
Wayne State University
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth and Seventh Circuits U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts
Admitted: 1988

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