MARK J. WARBA

Attorney at Law
Born: Highland Park, Michigan, July 9, 1958
Admitted to Bar: 1984, Michigan

EDUCATION:
Michigan State University - B.A. from James Madison College, 1980
University of Detroit School of Law - J.D. 1983

MEMBERSHIPS:

• State Bar of Michigan
• Michigan Association for Justice (MAJ)
• Negligence Law Section—State Bar of Michigan
• Mecosta-Osceola Bar Association, Past President
• Representative Assembly Member for the 49th Circuit to the State Bar of Michigan

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

• Mecosta County Area Chamber of Commerce
• Reed City Area Chamber of Commerce
• Michigan United Conservation Club (MUCC)
• Michigan High School Athletic Association—Registered Ice Hockey Official for over 25 years
• Donor, American Red Cross
• Former member of the Big Rapids City Plan Board—Past Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Mayor, City of Big Rapids (November 2007 to the present)

EXPERIENCE:

• Private practice for over 23 years, including:
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  • Civil trial practice, case evaluations and mediation throughout West Michigan
  • Appellate Court experience, which has included being the lead trial/appellate attorney in published Court of Appeals' decision [binding on all trial courts throughout the State] and appearing for oral argument before the Michigan Supreme Court
    • See Wesche v Mecosta County Road Commission, 267 Mich App274; 705 NW2d 136 (25005); 1v app den, 477 Mich 1030; 727 NW2d 588 (2007); 1v app gr 478 Mich 860_NW2d_(2007); opinion pending. Found at
      http://courtofappeals.mijud.net/documents/opinions/final/coa
      /20050705_c251641_43_119o.251641.opn.coa.pdf
    • See McDanield v Hemker, 268 Mich App 269; 707 NW2d 211 (2005); 1v app den, 474 Mich 1075; 711 NW2d 37 (2006); recon den, 475 Mich 866; 714 NW2d 301 (2006); found at
      http://courtofappeals.mijud.net/documents/opinions/final/coa
      /20050927_c263150_30_171o.263150.opn.coa.pdf
• Working with numerous experts that assist with case development (such as doctors, accident re constructionists, economists and others)
• Actually preparing for and taking cases to trial (as any lawyer can claim to be a "trial attorney" without ever working up and trying a case to a successful conclusion)

Denise Bowen - Legal Assistant
Denise has worked in the legal field since 1981, and joined the firm in August of 1991. She is a Legal Assistant for Mr. Warba, performs medical and legal research, and processing of cases.

She also handles initial telephone and office conferences with clients regarding medical malpractice, motor vehicle collisions, dog bites, and slip and fall injuries.

Once a claim is established, and a file assigned, she will assist in the case development and will also work closely with the client regarding medical updates and the status of the claim.

If Denise is assigned to your file as Legal Assistant, please feel free to direct any and all questions to her regarding the processing and handling of your case.

Anne Putnam - Legal Assistant
Anne was born in Australia. She came to the United States in 1969 and decided to stay. She is married with 2 adult sons.

Anne joined the law firm in 1985. She works as Administrative Assistant to Mark Warba, and is also a Legal Assistant. She handles initial telephone and office conferences with clients regarding motor vehicle collisions, dog bites, and slip and fall injuries.

Once a claim is established, and a file assigned, she will assist in the case development and will also work closely with the client regarding medical updates and the status of the claim.

If Anne is assigned to your file as Legal Assistant, please feel free to direct any and all questions to her regarding the processing and handling of your case.