Mark A. Van Allsburg

Oil and Gas Law

4.0 (1 reviews)

Grand Rapids, Michigan

42+ years experience

Mika Meyers PLC

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

616-632-8000

https://www.mikameyers.com/legal-team/attorneys/mark-vanallsburg

900 Monroe Avenue, NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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Bio

Mark A. Van Allsburg, a native of Grand Rapids, received his bachelor’s degree from Calvin College in 1981, and he received his law degree from the University of Michigan in 1983. Mark is a member of the Grand Rapids Bar Association and the State Bar of Michigan (former Chairman of the State Oil and Gas Law Committee), the Michigan Oil and Gas Association and the Michigan and American Associations of Professional Landmen. Mark is a past chairman of the firm’s Management Committee. He specializes in oil and gas law, local government law (former Chairman of the firm’s local government group) and real estate law. Mark works extensively with oil and gas exploration companies with regard to exploration, production and transactional matters and represents numerous municipalities, particularly with regard to matters involving zoning and planning. Mark has received the highest professional rating by Martindale-Hubbell (AV Preeminent). Mark A. Van Allsburg, a native of Grand Rapids, received his bachelor’s degree from Calvin College in 1981, and he received his law degree from the University of Michigan in 1983. Mark is a member of the Grand Rapids Bar Association and the State Bar of Michigan (former Chairman of the State Oil and Gas Law Committee), the Michigan Oil and Gas Association and the Michigan and American Associations of Professional Landmen. Mark is a past chairman of the firm’s Management Committee. He specializes in oil and gas law, local government law (former Chairman of the firm’s local government group) and real estate law. Mark works extensively with oil and gas exploration companies with regard to exploration, production and transactional matters and represents numerous municipalities, particularly with regard to matters involving zoning and planning. Mark has received the highest professional rating by Martindale-Hubbell (AV Preeminent).

Practice Areas

Oil and Gas Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Oil and Gas Law, Grand Rapids (2021)
Lawyer of the Year: Oil and Gas Law, Grand Rapids (2018)
Recognized: Oil and Gas Law
Practice Area: Municipal Law
Practice Area: Natural Resources Law
Special Focus: Transactions
AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell
Listed in Best Lawyers in America
Named by Best Lawyers as Grand Rapids 2018 Oil and Gas Law Lawyer of the Year

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016

Education

University of Michigan, Juris Doctorate, graduated 1983
Calvin College, BS, graduated 1981

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Reviews

Jonathan Baker

2 weeks ago

Trusted guidance for our complex property rights issue

We engaged Mark Van Allsburg at Mika Meyers to handle a complicated mineral rights and surface use agreement related to our family farm. His deep knowledge of oil and gas law, honed over four decades of practice here in Grand Rapids, was immediately evident. He clearly explained the technicalities and protected our interests with a strategy that felt both thorough and practical. His recognition as a 'Lawyer of the Year' in this niche field is well-deserved. While his expertise is top-tier, communication response times could occasionally be quicker, though the quality of the work never suffered. As a fellow Michigan graduate, I appreciated his local roots and commitment to the community. We felt in very capable hands.