Overview

Like many West Michigan businesses, our story begins with an entrepreneurial spirit. In 1959, founder Dale Rhoades served in the city attorney’s office while moonlighting at his part-time law practice. Over time, additional attorneys joined his practice and he left the city attorney’s office. In 1986, the law firm experienced significant growth with the addition of another thriving practice, Mohney, Goodrich, and Titta. Now, over 50 years since its inception, Rhoades McKee offers over 25 legal practice specialties in three locations.

Rhoades McKee enjoys a statewide reputation for offering comprehensive and collaborative legal services in the areas of Business, Real Estate, Litigation, and Personal Services.

Unique to this Michigan Firm, Rhoades McKee leverages the additional certifications of attorneys who are also Certified Professional Accountants including Robert C. Shaver, Peter J. Lozicki, Thomas P. Hogan, and Peter J. Veldkamp. Also, litigation attorneys Paul A. McCarthy and Stephen J. Hulst have obtained certifications for business valuation matters. These dual certifications offer our clients a comprehensive and cost-effective advantage.

This firm is also recognized for a strong professional defense practice including doctors and other medical providers as well as accountants, real estate professionals, and lawyers. In fact, Rhoades McKee is the firm that other established law firms look to for representation of their lawyers in professional malpractice actions.

Serving both businesses and individuals in Michigan, the firm's personal legal services include family law, personal injury, estate planning, probate litigation, elder law, Medicaid planning, special needs planning, and resolving tax controversies.

Our attorneys work in concentrated teams to uncover and address all of the underlying legal issues. For example, the family law team includes attorneys with key expertise in real estate, estate planning, child/custody issues as well as business valuation. This collaborative approach secures the best outcome for our clients.

Founded:
1960
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Practice Areas:
41
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
28

Rankings

Regional

Grand Rapids

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1
Grand Rapids
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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1
Grand Rapids
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
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1
Grand Rapids
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Grand Rapids
Construction Law
Tier
1
Grand Rapids
Environmental Law
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1
Grand Rapids
Family Law

Firm Leadership

Rankings

Regional

Grand Rapids

Tier
1
Grand Rapids
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier
1
Grand Rapids
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Tier
1
Grand Rapids
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Grand Rapids
Construction Law
Tier
1
Grand Rapids
Environmental Law
Tier
1
Grand Rapids
Family Law
Tier
1
Grand Rapids
Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier
1
Grand Rapids
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier
1
Grand Rapids
Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier
1
Grand Rapids
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier
1
Grand Rapids
Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier
1
Grand Rapids
Real Estate Law
Tier
1
Grand Rapids
Trusts and Estates
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2
Grand Rapids
Commercial Finance Law
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2
Grand Rapids
Corporate Law
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2
Grand Rapids
Litigation - Banking and Finance
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2
Grand Rapids
Mediation
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2
Grand Rapids
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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3
Grand Rapids
Banking and Finance Law
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3
Grand Rapids
Bet-the-Company Litigation
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3
Grand Rapids
Elder Law
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3
Grand Rapids
Litigation - Environmental
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3
Grand Rapids
Litigation - ERISA
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3
Grand Rapids
Litigation - Real Estate

Practice Areas

Rhoades McKee PC has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 24 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Agriculture Law
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Appellate Practice
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Cannabis Law
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Corporate Governance Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Environmental Cleanup
  • Environmental Law
  • Environmental Permitting
  • Family Law
  • Family Law Mediation
  • Health Care Law
  • Information Technology Law
  • Labor and Employment Law - Management
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Insurance
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Litigation - Real Estate
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Tax
  • Tax Law
  • Trusts and Estates

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Rhoades McKee PC proudly has 28 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Firm News

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October 22, 2019
Five Decades Later, Records Clerk calls it a career
Read Article Five Decades Later, Records Clerk calls it a career
October 21, 2019
Rhoades McKee Welcomes Audrey Patterson
Read Article Rhoades McKee Welcomes Audrey Patterson
September 10, 2019
Mary Jane Rhoades Named Michigan State Bar Fellow
Read Article Mary Jane Rhoades Named Michigan State Bar Fellow
September 5, 2019
Suanne Watt Say Selected as one of three Grand Rapids Lawyers recognized as Michigan Lawyers Weekly "Women in the Law"
Read Article Suanne Watt Say Selected as one of three Grand Rapids Lawyers recognized as Michigan Lawyers Weekly "Women in the Law"
May 9, 2019
Commercial Litigation Work Recognized by Chambers and Partners USA
Read Article Commercial Litigation Work Recognized by Chambers and Partners USA
April 16, 2019
Rhoades McKee Expands to Hastings and Welcomes New Shareholder, Stephanie Fekkes
Read Article Rhoades McKee Expands to Hastings and Welcomes New Shareholder, Stephanie Fekkes
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