Atty. Michael C. Haines
Michael C. Haines' practice includes the general representation of established and emerging energy and natural resources companies in Michigan.
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About Michael C. Haines at a glance
Michael C. Haines is a environmental and energy attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Mika Meyers PLC. Admitted to practice in Michigan, State Bar of Michigan. Educated at University of Michigan (—, 1974) and University of Michigan (—, 1971). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Natural Resources Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Oil and Gas Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Water Law (2026). Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael C. Haines' practice includes the general representation of established and emerging energy and natural resources companies in Michigan
- He provides legal and practical advice on contract matters, leases, unitization, transportation, regulatory, legislative and other matters, including acquisitions and dispositions of assets
- He serves as legislative counsel for an oil and gas exploration and production association and has represented gas utility companies in municipal rate proceedings
- Mike is also Michigan counsel for a large spring water company established in Michigan
- In this connection, he developed and implemented legal strategies for extensive acquisition of land and water rights, pipeline rights-of-way and addressed numerous regulatory and permitting issues
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael C. Haines handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Michael C. Haines is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Michigan →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
Michael C. Haines is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 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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