Atty. William A. Horn

Atty. William A. Horn

William A. Horn received his bachelor's degree with honors from the University of Wisconsin and graduated cum laude from the University of Wisconsin Law School.

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Profile Summary

About William A. Horn at a glance

William A. Horn is a zoning, litigation, environmental, and energy attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Mika Meyers PLC. Admitted to practice in Michigan, State Bar of Michigan and Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin. Educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison (—, 1981) and University of Wisconsin–Madison (—, 1978). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental (2026). Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William A. Horn received his bachelor's degree with honors from the University of Wisconsin and graduated cum laude from the University of Wisconsin Law School
  • Bill specializes in environmental, oil and gas, eminent domain, water and riparian rights, land use and public utility law, as well as civil and administrative litigation, and has been representing and counseling private and public sector clients in these areas since 1982
  • In addition to having served as an adjunct professor for a law school course on environmental law, Bill has spoken at seminars sponsored by the Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Grand Rapids Bar Association, Michigan Oil & Gas Association, International Right-of-Way Association and Society of Professional Engineers, and has written articles for local, state and national publications

Practice Areas Explained

William A. Horn's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William A. Horn handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Land Use & Zoning

William A. Horn is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Michigan →

Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

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

William A. Horn is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Michigan →

Energy & Utilities 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 William A. Horn

Where is William A. Horn's law office located?
William A. Horn's law practice is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The firm is Mika Meyers PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William A. Horn handle?
William A. Horn focuses on zoning, litigation, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
Where did William A. Horn go to law school?
William A. Horn earned their education at (—, 1981); (—, 1978).
How can I contact William A. Horn for a consultation?
You can contact William A. Horn directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William A. Horn received?
William A. Horn's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law; Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental; Best Lawyers in America — Natural Resources Law; Best Lawyers in America — Oil and Gas Law.

Education

University of Wisconsin–Madison
- 1981
University of Wisconsin–Madison
- 1978

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Natural Resources Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Oil and Gas Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Water Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Gas
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Pipeline
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Regulatory
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected for inclusion in
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Grand Rapids Magazine’s
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Michigan Super Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Best Lawyers in America
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Environmental Law (Grand Rapids)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Oil and Gas Law (Grand Rapids)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Natural Resources Law (Grand Rapids)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Oil and Gas Law (Grand Rapids)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Oil and Gas Law (Grand Rapids)
- 2015

Bar Admissions

Michigan, State Bar of Michigan
Wisconsin, State Bar of Wisconsin

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