Mark F. Haslem

Mark F. Haslem

4.5
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 34 years

Family Lawyer at Grand Rapids, MI
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Child Support ... +3 more

220 Lyon ST NW, Grand Plaza Place, Suite 550, Grand Rapids, MI

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Practice Areas

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Child Custody 20%

35 years

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Child Support 20%

35 years

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Family 20%

35 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 34 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1991

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Location

Mark F. Haslem, PC

220 Lyon ST NW, Grand Plaza Place, Suite 550, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503

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Mark F. Haslem's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Samantha | May 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

He gets it. Hire him.

I am incredibly grateful for Mark Haslem's guidance and expertise throughout my divorce process. He was not only highly knowledgeable and strategic but also compassionate and understanding during a dificult time. His communication was excellent, and I always felt informed and supported. A well-decerv...od five stars!

Posted by anonymous | November 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Game changer

Mark did an excellent job helping me in a complicated divorce with children involved. He was thorough, quick to respond, easy to get in touch with, gave excellent advice that was ultimately the game changer for me from being the underdog that was blindsided to regaining ground and getting a fair outc...ome. Thank you, Mark.

Posted by Dana | October 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Mediation

Financial Advisor

Mark Haslem, is your attorney to take initiative on your behalf at the very worst moments of your life. Mark's sheer knowledge of the law is awe inspiring equal only too his ability and drive to do the absolute best for his clients. Mark is extremely proficient in depositions, mediations and the c...ourt room. I have personally witnessed him in action for all three. On my darkest court days Mark was steadfast, and most of all effective.

Mark Haslem

Replied last October 11, 2021

Thank you! We work hard day and night to make sure our clients’ goals become reality!

Posted by Max | September 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Sherlock Holmes - The best lawyer I have ever worked with

Mark Haslem with his paralegal provided an incredible amount of knowledge and expertise to my divorce case. My divorce was complicated with a business, kids, and many assets. Mark knew exactly how to handle each angle and developed a game plan that allowed myself not to fall into any traps or major i...ssues that the other lawyers were trying so hard to make happen. He is always available and gives a very sincere outlook to the case in front of him. I am very happy I went with Haslem and will recommend this law firm and lawyer to everyone I come across who needs a great lawyer and phenomenal representation. Thank you.

Mark Haslem

Replied last October 11, 2021

Thank you, Max, for your heartfelt compliments! We value you!

Posted by Lori | September 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

So happy I found Mark !

I hired Mark as a recommendation from another lawyer . Best decision I ever made during my very long and drawn out custody battle with my ex husband. Mark is one of the most knowledgeable lawyers I have ever encountered. After going thru 3 other lawyers to help w a very complicated custody case , Ma...rk was finally the one to draw out all the lies and finally get my case for the best interest of my children going in the right direction. We are finally seeing some light at the end of the tunnel and Mark truly cares about my family . He has every t crossed and every I dotted!!

Mark Haslem

Replied last October 11, 2021

We so appreciated the kind words! We will always be here, fighting for Justice for all our clients and their families!!

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Courtney Quist

Family lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Mark Haslem. I have worked with him as co-counsel, and he is a brilliant attorney. We have been colleagues for many years, and I have found his insight and knowledge of the law to be extraordinary. You are in good hands with Mark."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mark. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Michael Bartish

Family lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Mark on a difficult case for about a year involving the states attempts to remove the children from the biological mother. I handled the criminal side of the case. Mark was quite simply excellent and obtained an outstanding result for the client. I cannot endorse him enough."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

2015 10 Best - Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2013

2013 Client Distinction Award, Martindale.com & Lawyers.com

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Principal, Mark F. Haslem, PC

Associations

1991 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section

Member

1991 - Present

Grand Rapids Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member, Former Section Trustee (1999)

Education

1991

Tulane University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

Aquinas College

BS

Languages

English

Spanish

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