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.
Since 2003
2009 - Current
The Law Office of Jon Marc Smits PLLC
2005 - 2009
Bleakley Law Offices PC
2002 - 2005
Bleakley, Cypher, Parrent, Warren & Quinn
1999 - 2002
State of Michigan Workers Compensation Appellate Commission
1998 - 2002
J.D.
Honors: Law Review Editor Most Outstanding Contribution (2001) Moot Court Mock Trial
1989 - 1994
B.A.
Thomas M. Cooley Law Review
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
