Mark S. Demorest

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Mark S. Demorest

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 42 years

Litigation Lawyer at Royal Oak, MI
Practice Areas: Litigation, Business, Real Estate ... +2 more

322 W. Lincoln, Royal Oak, MI

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017
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About Mark

Biography

Knowledgeable. Aggressive. Fighting for you. Call now for a consultation.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Litigation 40%

Attorney Demorest has a record of success in litigation matters, with the skill and ability to prevail in court actions when a business solution or negotiation fails. Call now for a consultation.

40%
Business 25%

We act as the General Counsel for most of our business clients. We can handle most of the transactional legal issues that arise during the life of a business, including business formation; contract drafting, review and negotiations; and more.

25%
Real Estate 20%

We also represent individuals in real estate purchases and sales, leases, contract review and negotiations, employment issues, insurance claims, and legal review of investments.

20%
Employment and Labor 10%

If issues arise that are outside of our expertise, we have established relationships with attorneys that have expertise in these other areas, so that we can provide a full range of legal services to our clients.

10%
Land Use and Zoning 5%

Call Attorney Demorest today to explore your options.

5%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 42 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1983

Active in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2017

Location

Demorest Law Firm, PLLC

322 W. Lincoln, Royal Oak, MI, 48067

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Demorest Law Firm, PLLC

140 Paluster St., Cadillac, MI, 49601

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Online Presence

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Mark S. Demorest's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Business

Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2009 | Business

A lawyer's lawyer

Mark is an outstanding attorney. I have use him and his firm for over 20 years in a wide variety of business, banking, labor, estate and litigation matters. He is very good at what he does.

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Mark S. Demorest's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Wright

Litigation lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mark for a long time and I consider him a trusted mentor who is generous with his time and advice. I highly recommend him."

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Stephen Dunn

Litigation lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Mark Demorest for many years. Mark is a quick study and a talented real estate and business lawyer and litigator. He gets great results for his clients. I highly recommend him."

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Stephen Dunn

Tax lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017.

Suspension issued in MI, 2017

updated on 09/19/2017

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2020

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Super Lawyer, Michigan Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Michigan Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Super Lawyer, Michigan Super Lawyers

2014

Michigan Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Michigan Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Top Lawyer in Detroit, Business Litigation, D Business

2012

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Michigan Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Michigan Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Top Lawyer in Detroit, Condemnation and Eminent Domain, D Business

2010

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Michigan Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Top Lawyer in Detroit, Business Law, D Business

2009

Michigan Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis

2008

Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis

2008

Michigan Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Michigan Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Arbitrator / Mediator / Facilitator, Demorest Dispute Resolution

1998 - Present

Managing Member, Demorest Law Firm, PLLC

Associations

State Bar of Michigan

Member

International Society of Primerus Law Firms

Chair, Primerus Business Law Institute

Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce

Former Board member

Sample of Legal Cases

Merkur Steel Supply, Inc. v City of Detroit, 261 Mich App 116, 680 NW2d 485 (2004)

$6.8 Million verdict for inverse condemnation.

Steel Associates, Inc. v City of Detroit, 2005 Mich App LEXIS 2553 (2005).

$4 Million verdict for Inverse Condemnation.

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Education

1983

University of Michigan Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

Harvard College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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