Scott J. Steiner

Scott J. Steiner


Rhoades McKee PC

Recognized since 2010

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Practice Areas

Environmental Law

Litigation - Environmental

Real Estate Law

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Litigation - Environmental Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Litigation - Environmental Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Litigation - Environmental Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Environmental Law
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Scott's representative experience includes: all aspects of guiding clients through property and business transactions with environmental issues; representation of clients in efforts to achieve closure of contaminated sites under state and federal laws; redevelopment of "brownfield" sites; representation of clients in the development of mining projects; counseling clients on environmental liability and regulatory compliance matters; securing land use permits and approvals; and representation of property owners and governmental agencies in condemnation and property tax appeal proceedings.

Learn more on the firm website.

Location
  • 55 Campau Avenue, NW, Suite 300
    Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Education
  • Wayne State University, J.D., graduated 1988
  • Central Michigan University, B.S., cum laude, graduated 1984
Bar Admissions
  • Michigan, Michigan, U.S. Court of Appeals - Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
Affiliations
  • American Bar Association - Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources-Water Quality and Wetlands Committee, Environmental Transactions and Brownfields Committee, Mining and Mineral Extraction Committee
  • Association of Redevelopment Initiatives - Member
  • City of Grand Rapids Sustainable Streets Task Force - Mayoral Appointee
  • Grand Rapids Bar Association - Real Estate and Environmental Law Sections
  • Greater Grand Rapids Bicycling Coalition - Member
  • Michigan Manufacturers Association - Mining Policy Committee and Environmental Policy Committee
  • Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation - Member
  • State Bar of Michigan - Real Estate Section, Environmental Law Section Council, Vice-Chair and Past Chair of Water Law Committee and Environmental Litigation and Administrative Practice Committee
  • West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum - Member

Rhoades McKee PC
Headquarters: Grand Rapids, Michigan

28 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

2 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Litigation - Environmental Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Litigation - Environmental Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Litigation - Environmental Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Environmental Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Environmental, Grand Rapids (2024)
  • Litigation - Environmental, Grand Rapids (2022)
  • Litigation - Environmental, Grand Rapids (2019)
  • Environmental Law, Grand Rapids (2015)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Environmental Law
  • Litigation - Environmental
  • Real Estate Law
Awards:
  • Martindale Hubbell, Highest AV Preeminent® Rating
  • Leading LawyersSM, Energy & Environmental Law
  • American Lawyer Magazine, Legal Leader in Land Use and Zoning

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