Michael C. Walton
A current Chair for the Rhoades McKee Construction Practice Group, Michael Walton has extensive experience in complex construction litigation, construction liens, title insurance, real estate and business litigation. In 2005, he successfully argued a case before the United States Supreme Court.
He is a certified facilitative mediator in various Michigan State Courts; an Arbitrator; a Case Evaluator in both Kent County, Michigan and in the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan; and was a member of the faculty for the Hillman Advocacy Program.
He is an adjunct instructor at the Thomas M. Cooley Law School. He has also provided instruction at the Michigan Institute of Continuing Legal Education, the National Business Institute and as part of the Continuing Legal Education Program for the Grand Rapids Bar Association.
In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, kayaking, college basketball and travel.
Professional and Community Associations
- Grand Rapids Bar Association, Member and Former President (1999-2000)
- State Bar of Michigan, Member
- United States Supreme Court Bar Association, Member
- Michigan Land Title Association, Member
- Associated Builders and Contractors Inc., West Michigan Chapter
- First Hand Aid, President Board of Directors
- City Commissioner, City of East Grand Rapids, 1989-1997
- Kent County Community Health Board, Member 1997-2000
Awards and Recognition
- Grand Rapids Magazine, Best Lawyers
- Martindale Hubbell, Highest AV®Preeminent Rating
Bar Admission
Michigan
Education
Detroit College of Law, Juris Doctor
Michigan State University
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