Key Service Areas
- Appellate Law
- Dispute Resolution and Litigation Services
- Services for Business and Industry
Legal Assistant - Marisol Saucedo
Grand Rapids Location
55 Campau Avenue NW, Suite 300
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Hastings Location
607 N. Broadway, Suite A
Hastings, MI 49058
Holland Location
11377 James Street
Holland, Michigan 49422
About Elizabeth
How do you help businesses and individuals?
I assist individuals and businesses facing legal challenges in a wide range of areas, including real and personal property transactions, contractual disputes, personal injuries, and matters requiring litigation or alternate dispute resolution. Clients and colleagues depend on me for a transparent, straightforward approach that prioritizes common sense solutions and communication. To this end, I provide sound legal counsel to help individuals pinpoint their goals, set clear and reasonable expectations, and pursue the outcomes they want and deserve.
What sets you apart from other lawyers in your practice field?
Competency, reliability, and honesty. I worked for several years in journalism and politics, which gave me the ability to think on my feet and adapt to circumstances, thrive under pressure, and have frank, open discussions. I find it deeply satisfying to be able to confidently tell a client, “I’ve got this.” But I am equally confident to say, “I don’t know about this, but I will find out.” Although no lawyer can guarantee a particular outcome, I do not hesitate to do the legwork needed to find viable solutions and a path forward.
What did you learn in your first year of practice that you still utilize today?
Growing up, I was taught the “golden rule”: Treat others how you want to be treated. Throughout my professional life, there were certainly times when I could have easily ignored that rule in the face of aggression or frustration. But I have learned that integrity and persistence – rather than uncivil conduct or “shouting matches” – present a much stronger front in the face of adversity.
Education
Harvard Law School in Collaboration with Harvard Business School Online (Harvard Online), Certificate in Financial Analysis and Valuation for Lawyers, 2024
Hillman Advocacy Program, Certificate of Completion, 2023
Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D. magna cum laude, 2022
Northwestern University, M.A., English, 2016
Hope College, B.A., English, 2013
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