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Mark A. Rysberg

Real Estate and Construction Law Attorney

Lisa Palomino, Paralegal

Mark Rysberg focuses his practice on construction law. For over 13 years, he has worked as a litigator and legal advisor to parties involved in the construction industry. Before becoming an attorney, Mark worked in the commercial construction and real estate industries for over ten years. His deep experience adds insight into how to work with his clients as a business advisor and legal advocate. Mark has written and lectured to construction trade associations on various topics related to the construction industry and construction law.

He is experienced with various construction issues, problems, and disputes. Mark has drafted and reviewed design and construction contracts for owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, architects, engineers, consultants, sureties, designers, builders, and construction manager clients.

He has been admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan, Eastern District of Michigan, and Northern District of Michigan. Mark has also been admitted to practice in the U.S. Federal Court of Claims and the U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit. In his free time, he enjoys boating and big-game fishing. 

“Good lawyers add value, not just provide a service. Lawyers should be partners to their client’s endeavors.”

    Education

     

    Michigan State University

    Bachelor of Science

    East Lansing, MI

     

    Thomas M. Cooley Law School

    J.D., cum laude 

    Lansing, MI

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    Bar Admissions

    • Michigan

    Court Admissions

    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
    • Eastern District of Michigan and Northern District of Michigan
    • U.S. Federal Court of Claims
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit

     

    • American Institute of Architects
    • American Subcontractors Association, Western Michigan Chapter, Board of Directors, 2016-Present
    • Construction Financial Management Association, Heavy/Highway Subcommittee, Publications Advisory Committee
    • Home and Building Association of Greater Grand Rapids
    • Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association
    • National Association of Construction Auditors
    • National Home Builders Association

      Publications

      Presentations

      • “Succession Planning & Risk Management around Organizational Logistics”; co-presenter, Michigan Department of Transportation – 43rd Annual Small Business Conference, Novi, MI, March 2024
      • “Current Issues Involving Construction Contract Language”; co-presenter, Construction Financial Management Association, Grand Rapids, Michigan, April 2022
      • “COVID-19 Updates”;  American Subcontractors Association of Michigan General Membership Meeting, co-presenter, Grand Rapids, Michigan, October 2020
      • “Contract Language and Scheduling”; American Subcontractors Association of Michigan, Hudsonville, Michigan, June 2018
      • “Captive Insurance Overview and Spring Creek Discussion”; Co-presenter, Construction Financial Managers Association of South West Michigan, Kalamazoo, Michigan, April 2018
      • Moderator, “Scheduling Issues Round Table”; American Subcontractors Association of Michigan, Grand Rapids, Michigan March 2018
      • “Captive Insurance”; Construction Financial Management Association Education Summit, Western Michigan Chapter, Grand Rapids, Michigan, March 2017
      • “Michigan Construction Contract Clauses”; Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association, Lansing, Michigan, October 2016
      • “The Best Advice is Free: Working with Professionals”; co-presenter, West Michigan Construction Industry Forum, Grand Rapids, Michigan, October 2016
      • “Potential Pitfalls of Doing Business Out of State”; co-presenter, Construction Financial Management Association’s Midwest Regional Conference, Oak Brook, Illinois, September 2016
      • “Collective Bargaining Agreements and Union Withdrawal Liability”; Construction Financial Management Association Southwest Chapter, Kalamazoo, Michigan, September 2016
      • “Michigan Construction Contract Clauses;” Construction Financial Management Association Southwest Chapter, Kalamazoo, Michigan, February 2016
      • “The Michigan Builders’ Trust Fund Act and Management Liability”; West Michigan Construction Industry Forum, co-presenter, Grand Rapids, Michigan, October 2015
      • “Liens and Bonds 2.0 – Standard Operating Procedures for Construction Companies”; West Michigan Construction Industry Forum, co-presenter, Grand Rapids, Michigan, October 2015

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