Atty. Mark R. High

Atty. Mark R. High

Mark R. High is a member in the Detroit, Mich. office of Dickinson Wright PLLC.

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About Mark R. High at a glance

Mark R. High is a business attorney based in Detroit, Michigan, practicing at Dickinson Wright PLLC. Admitted to practice in Michigan, State Bar of Michigan. Educated at Duke University (—, 1979) and Duke University (J.D., 1979). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mark R. High is a member in the Detroit, Mich. office of Dickinson Wright PLLC. He practices in the areas of business law, corporate finance, and international transactions
  • Mr. High has been practicing law for more than 25 years and serves as counsel to both public companies and closely-held businesses, as well as to the domestic operations of Canadian and other foreign companies
  • Mr. High received a B.A. degree, with honors, from The College of Wooster (Ohio) and his J.D. degree from Duke University School of Law
  • He is currently President of the Canada-U.S
  • Business Association, a past chairperson of the Business Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, and active in the American Bar Association's Section of Business Law
  • Mr. High is a frequent speaker at American Bar Association, Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Ethics Compliance Offers Association, and Business Law Section events, and various commercial seminars and has published numerous articles in ABA, IBA, State Bar, Practical Lawyer, and other legal publications
  • Mr. High serves on the ICLE Business Law Advisory Board and is a co-author of the Michigan section of the Corporate Law: State Q&A Tool for Practical Law
  • In 2010, he was awarded the Client Choice Award in the M&A area for the United States by the International Law Office, London, U.K
  • He is listed on the Top Business Lawyers lists in the Chambers, Best Lawyers, Dbusiness, and Super Lawyers publications

Practice Areas Explained

Mark R. High's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark R. High 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.

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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 Detroit 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 R. High

Where is Mark R. High's law office located?
Mark R. High's law practice is located in Detroit, Michigan. The firm is Dickinson Wright PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark R. High handle?
Mark R. High focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
Where did Mark R. High go to law school?
Mark R. High earned their education at (—, 1979); (J.D., 1979).
How can I contact Mark R. High for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Mark R. High received?
Mark R. High's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — International Mergers and Acquisitions; Best Lawyers in America — International Trade and Finance Law.

Education

Duke University
- 1979
J.D.
Duke University
- 1979

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — International Mergers and Acquisitions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — International Trade and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Closely-Held Businesses
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Cross-Border
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — General Corporate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — International
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Limited Liability Companies
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers & Acquisitions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Restructurings
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Client Choice Award, International Law Office, London, U.K.
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Dbusiness Top Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Michigan Super Lawyers
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Governance Law (Detroit)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Governance Law (Detroit)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Governance Law (Detroit)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Governance Law (Detroit)
- 2019

Bar Admissions

Michigan, State Bar of Michigan

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