Mary Jane Rhoades
Mary Jane Rhoades concentrates her practice in environmental law.
She represents clients regarding diverse environmental matters, including property transactions, business acquisitions and divestitures, leasing, financing, permitting, enforcement and dispute resolution. She has significant experience with the unique environmental due diligence and clean up processes in Michigan. Her expertise also includes state and federal regulatory matters and lender environmental liability issues. She provides expertise with securing brownfield benefits and related tax incentives for developers and other business entities.
She regularly counsels clients regarding how to avoid and manage environmental liabilities under state and federal law and has extensive experience with legal issues related to underground storage tanks, asbestos, and waste management.
Professional & Community Associations
- Rhoades McKee Executive Committee, Vice President of Practice Development
- Commercial Alliance of Realtors, Affiliate Member
- Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, Environmental Affairs Committee
- State Bar of Michigan, Environmental Law and Real Property Sections
- Grand Rapids Bar Association, Past positions include Secretary, Vice Chairperson and Chairperson
Awards and Recognition
- Martindale Hubbell Highest AV® Preeminent Rating
- Best Lawyers 2009
Bar Admission
Michigan
Education
Valparaiso University School of Law, Juris Doctor, Honors, 1988
Hope College, magna cum laude, 1985
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