Atty. Mark J Colon
Mark J Colon is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, no-fault litigation, general & commercial litigation and 1 other area of law. Mark received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years.
General Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Grand Rapids, MI · 38+ Years Experience
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About Mark J Colon at a Glance
Mark J Colon is a Senior Attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Michigan U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan U.S. District Court for the Wester (1988). Educated at Valparaiso University School of Law (J.D., 1988) and University of Notre Dame (B.A. Government, 1985). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Affiliations Memberships & Affiliations Legal Affiliations: •Grand Rapids Bar Association •State Bar of Michigan Community Involvement: •St, Sebastian Catholic Church, Member (2014-Present) •Diamonds Sports Training, Travel Softball Coach •Kentwood Baseball League, Sponsor (1998-Present) and Past Coach •St, and Mary Magdalen Catholic Church •Finance Council, Past member. Serves clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark J Colon
- Mark J Colon is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, no-fault litigation, general & commercial litigation and 1 other area of law
- Mark received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Mark practices at Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C. in Grand Rapids, MI
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Mark J Colon's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark J Colon 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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Civil Litigation in Grand Rapids
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Insurance Law in Grand Rapids
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Appellate Practice in Grand Rapids
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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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Grand Rapids Choose Mark J Colon
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 J Colon's practice in the field of business, litigation, insurance, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark J Colon brings 38+ 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 business, litigation, and insurance, Mark J Colon 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 J Colon 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 J Colon Handles in Grand Rapids
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