Atty. Jon Marc Smits, Grand Haven, Ottawa County, Michigan, USA

Summary

I began my legal career working for the Workers Compensation Appellate Commission, a body of judges appointed by the governor to hear workers compensation appeals. While working at the commission I gained valuable insight into what proofs are required to win all types of litigated workers compensation cases. This valuable knowledge gives me the edge when representing my clients. From the Appellate Commission I went to work for a prominent insurance defense firm in Grand Rapids, MI., defending big business from claims submitted by everyday hardworking Michigan employees. Not happy with what I saw, I left defense work and created a plaintiff only practice. Having been on the "other side of the fence," gives me the edge when I represent you in court.

Education

Western Michigan University Cooley Law School

J.D.

1998 - 2002

Honors: Law Review Editor Most Outstanding Contribution (2001) Moot Court Mock Trial

Hope College

B.A.

1989 - 1994

Experience

17 years of experience