Atty. Mary Jane Rhoades

Atty. Mary Jane Rhoades

Mary Jane represents clients in all types of real estate transactions and has a specialty practice in environmental law. Her environmental expertise includes counseling clients regarding environmental liabilities and negotiating environmental risks in the context of development projects, sales, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, remediations, disputes, and permitting, and accessing brownfield and other financial incentives.

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Profile Summary

About Mary Jane Rhoades at a glance

Mary Jane Rhoades is a environmental attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Rhoades McKee PC. Admitted to practice in Michigan, Michigan. Educated at Valparaiso University (J.D., 1988). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Grand Rapids) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Mary Jane represents clients in all types of real estate transactions and has a specialty practice in environmental law
  • Her environmental expertise includes counseling clients regarding environmental liabilities and negotiating environmental risks in the context of development projects, sales, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, remediations, disputes, and permitting, and accessing brownfield and other financial incentives
  • She serves a diverse client base, ranging from publicly-traded companies to sole proprietors and every size in between
  • Mary Jane helps developers, lenders, manufacturers, retailers, municipalities, sellers, purchasers, and tenants navigate the maze of environmental laws and regulations that affect their business matters
  • She also negotiates, document and close real estate transactions involving industrial, commercial and residential properties
  • Learn more on the firm website

Practice Areas Explained

Mary Jane Rhoades's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mary Jane Rhoades handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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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 Mary Jane Rhoades

Where is Mary Jane Rhoades's law office located?
Mary Jane Rhoades's law practice is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The firm is Rhoades McKee PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mary Jane Rhoades handle?
Mary Jane Rhoades focuses on environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
Where did Mary Jane Rhoades go to law school?
Mary Jane Rhoades earned their education at (J.D., 1988).
How can I contact Mary Jane Rhoades for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Mary Jane Rhoades received?
Mary Jane Rhoades's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Grand Rapids); Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Clean Water Act; Best Lawyers in America — Climate Change.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Valparaiso University
- 1988

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Grand Rapids)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Clean Water Act
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Climate Change
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Counseling
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Cleanup
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Crimes
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Permitting
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — RCRA/Hazardous Waste
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Solid Waste
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Superfunds/Environmental Remediation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale Hubbell Highest AV Preeminent Rating
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Leading LawyersSM
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers, Environmental Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Grand Rapids)
- 2019

Bar Admissions

Michigan, Michigan

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