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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Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

35 years

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Child Support 20%

35 years

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Family 20%

35 years

20%

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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

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Amazing attorney

Kristina R. I originally went with "big name" firms and it never went well. There were details missed or mistakes made and I was disappointed. I didn't think I would hire another attorney to deal with my ex husband and a friend recommended Mark. I have referred several people to him already. He ...knows other local attorneys, he understands Ottawa/Kent county judges, he is honest with expectations, and he WILL do what is best for you even when you don't want to.

Mark Haslem

Replied last October 11, 2021

Thank you for the kind praise! We work hard all day, every day,for our clients!!

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 Jennifer | September 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommend

I met Mark Haslem in January of 2018 when my divorce started. A friend of mine recommended that I consider using him because he “is the type of guy who doesn’t take sh*t from anyone and likes to win”. I knew I was going to need that for my “high conflict” divorce that ended up taking 2.5 years to com...plete. It took another year after that to resolve the child support. After knowing Mark for almost 4 years now, I have to agree that he is that type of guy. However, he is so much more than that too. His knowledge and experience is incredible but his professionalism (especially in court) is still something I watch in awe. Most important to me, though, is that Mark has a good heart. He does not like to see people get taken advantage of and he will fight honestly for what’s right. Mark has always taken such great care of not only me but my three kids as well. For that, I am eternally grateful. I highly recommend him as a lawyer and a close friend.

Mark Haslem

Replied last November 01, 2021

We take all clients’ comments seriously to heart: Your review is so very much appreciated! This was a complex case, with an ever-shifting dynamic of fact, law, positions and arguments of all manner. We are so happy to have both helped you through this seemingly “never ending” process, but also having come to value you as a friend and colleague!

Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2021 | Real Estate

Outstanding Guidance

We were faced with a difficult and complicated family issue dealing with real estate and inheritance possibilities with property owned by my mother. While we ultimately were unable to resolve things due to the estate, will and trust created in another state and the deadline imposed, Mark was extremel...y helpful and knowledgeable in his research and suggestions for possible solutions to our dilemma. Would highly recommend him...he went above and beyond.

Mark Haslem

Replied last October 11, 2021

Your kind words are very much appreciated!! Mark

Posted by Sarah | August 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Representation

Mark is a brilliant attorney. My divorce was complicated, contentious and drawn out. Mark was supportive throughout all of it. He and his staff handled our case with confidence and professionalism. He also achieved a ruling that was better than I even thought possible. So glad we hired him. Also… b...ecause personal attacks in these professional reviews that offer nothing factual and only serve to blemish a professional’s reputation/rating bother me, I want to say, regarding the reviewer who decided to name-call in ‘her’ review, aside from being childish, it’s also in my opinion, untrue. In my many dealings with Mark over several years, he has always conducted himself with appropriate kindness and professionalism.

Mark Haslem

Replied last October 11, 2021

We thank Sarah so much!! It was our pleasure to assist her with a complex matter that we turned around, after I came on the case, to her benefit and advantage!! Sarah - you are so awesome!

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Mark F. Haslem's Lawyer Endorsements

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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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