I have a general practice of law that primarily involves trial practice for criminal, family, and probate matters throughout West Michigan. Because of the probate interest, I also am involved in Wills, Trusts, and other estate-planning devices. This often ties in with post-divorce planning.
My entire career has been involved with legal matters - as an investigative journalist in Chicago and West Michigan, as an assistant prosecutor, and in private practice. I believe in hard work, digging for answers, and the relentless pursuit of what's right.
My education came at Quincy University (BA), the University of Oklahoma (MA), and Cooley Law School (JD). I've also had benefit of numberous seminars such as a Knight Fellowship at the Universit of Maryland and a National Security Seminar at the U.S. Army War College.
In my private life, I'm married to Pat, a high school teacher, and we have five adult children.
Languages spoken
English, German
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MI | Active And In Good Standing | 2000 | 05/11/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Client Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Advancement of Justice | State Bar of Michigan | 1998 |
Investigative Journalism | Associated Press | 1997 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | MG Walsh & Associates, PLC | 2001 - Present |
Adjunct Professor | Ferris State University | 2013 - 2014 |
Adjunct Professor | Grand Valley State University | 2001 - 2014 |
Assistant Prosecutor | Newaygo Co. Mich. Prosecutor's Office | 2000 - 2002 |
Investigator | Newhouse Newspapers/Muskegon Chronicle | 1985 - 2000 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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State Bar of Michigan | Representative Assembly Member | 2006 - Present |
Federal Bar Association | Member | 2001 - Present |
State Bar of Michigan | Member | 2000 - Present |
Muskegon County Bar Association | Member - Former President | 2000 - Present |
Foundation for Muskegon County | Member | 2011 - 2012 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Muskegon Chronicle/Newhouse Newspapers | Investigative Journalism 1985-2001 | 2001 |
Reader's Digest, Michigan History | Freelance Writer | 1998 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Quincy University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | N/A |
University of Oklahoma | MA - Masters | N/A |
Thomas M. Cooley Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | N/A |
University of Maryland, College Park | Knight Fellow Seminar | N/A |
United States Army War College | National Security Seminar | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Service Club Middle/High School presentationi | Law for Students | 2014 |
Annual Meeting, Muskegon Co. Bar Association | Annual Report to Members | 2012 |
Muskegon County Law Day 2012 | Law in our lives | 2012 |
Case name | Outcome |
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E v E | For my client |
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Christian Krupp, Estate planning Attorney on Apr 2, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mike for years. He does a great job.
Robert Alonzi, Family Attorney on Jan 8, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Mike is a down to earth professional who truly has his client's best interest in mind.
Christian Krupp, Estate planning Attorney on Apr 2, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mike for years. He does a great job.
Robert Alonzi, Family Attorney on Jan 8, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Mike is a down to earth professional who truly has his client's best interest in mind.
Daniel Marchese, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 23, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
John O'Brien, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 4, 2014
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An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on May 21, 2014
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
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