
Ross A. Leisman
Grand Rapids, Michigan
phone: (616) 632-8000
fax: (616) 632-8002
email: moc.waljbmm@namsielr
Please feel free to contact this attorney's secretary, Joni.
Ross A. Leisman is a native of Grand Rapids. He graduated with honors from Calvin College in 1984, and with honors from the University of Michigan Law School in 1988. Ross has practiced law with Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones since his graduation from law school. Ross is chairman of the firm's Local Government Practice Group and has served on the firm's Management Committee. Ross concentrates his practice in litigation, land use and municipal law. He has served on several institutional committees, including five years as chairman of the Ada Township Planning Commission, member of the Ada Township Open Space Task Force, member of Ada Christian School Board, member of the Grand Rapids Christian School Association Board of Trustees, chairman of the Grand Rapids Christian High School Board, and a member of the GAP PAC executive committee. He is a member of the Grand Rapids and American Bar Associations, the State Bar of Michigan, and serves as a mediator for the Kent County Circuit Courts.
Areas of Practice:
Abatement of Nuisances and Injunctions
Ordinance Enforcement
Special Land Use, Re-zonings, Site Condominiums
Zoning and Land Use Planning
Ordinance Review and Drafting
Open Meetings Act and Public Hearings
Water and Sewer Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Construction Disputes
Real Estate and Business Disputes
MLCC Hearings and Appeals
Business and Personal Torts
Criminal Law
Bar Admissions:
Michigan, 1988
U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan, 1988
Education:
The University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1988
Honors: Cum Laude
Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1984
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Honors: With Honors
Classes/Seminars Taught:
Mr. Leisman is a frequent speaker on land use and municipal issues
Professional Associations and Memberships:
Ada Township Planning Commission
Chairman
Grand Rapids Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
State Bar of Michigan
Member
Ada Christian School Board
Member
Grand Rapids Christian School Association Board of Trustees
Member
Grand Rapids Christian High School Board
Chairman

