
Michael C. Haines
Grand Rapids, Michigan
phone: 616-632-8000
direct phone: 616-632-8013
fax: 616-632-8002
email: moc.waljbmm@seniahm
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Michael C. Haines' practice includes the general representation of established and emerging energy and natural resources companies in Michigan. He provides legal and practical advice on contract matters, leases, unitization, transportation, regulatory, legislative and other matters, including acquisitions and dispositions of assets. He serves as legislative counsel for an oil and gas exploration and production association and has represented gas utility companies in municipal rate proceedings. Mike is also Michigan counsel for a large spring water company established in Michigan. In this connection, he developed and implemented legal strategies for extensive acquisition of land and water rights, pipeline rights-of-way and addressed numerous regulatory and permitting issues.
Areas of Practice:
Natural Resources Law
Oil and Gas Law
Legislative
Public Utility Law
Business Law
Bar Admissions:
Michigan, 1974
Education:
The University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1974
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Honors: Order of the Coif
University of Michigan, 1971
A.B.
Honors: Phi Beta Kappa
Honors and Awards:
Listed in the Best Lawyers in America
Professional Associations and Memberships:
Michigan Oil and Gas Association, 1977 - Present
Chairman, Legal and Legislative Committee
Adrian, Michigan, City Gas Rate Commission, 1983-1984, 1986, 1991, 1994-1995, 1999-2000, 2005-2006
Commissioner
State Bar of Michigan
Member

