Mark E. Rizik

Banking and Finance Law

4.0 (1 reviews)

Grand Rapids, Michigan

43+ years experience

Miller Johnson PLC

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

616-831-1700

https://www.millerjohnson.com/rizikm

Arena Place, Suite 1100, 45 Ottawa Avenue, SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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Bio

Mark E Rizik is Chair of the firm’s Taxation practices. He has extensive experience in matters regarding tax penalty cases, tax refund claims and litigation, estates and trusts as S corporation shareholders, employee and independent contractor classification, employee leasing, business transactions, and tax controversies. Mr. Rizik has tried hundreds of tax cases successfully. His cases have often resulted nationally published opinions.Mr. Rizik previously was a Senior Trial Attorney in the Office of Chief Counsel with the Internal Revenue Service. He was also a Special Assistant United States Attorney in the United States Department of Justice. Mark E Rizik is Chair of the firm’s Taxation practices. He has extensive experience in matters regarding tax penalty cases, tax refund claims and litigation, estates and trusts as S corporation shareholders, employee and independent contractor classification, employee leasing, business transactions, and tax controversies. Mr. Rizik has tried hundreds of tax cases successfully. His cases have often resulted nationally published opinions.Mr. Rizik previously was a Senior Trial Attorney in the Office of Chief Counsel with the Internal Revenue Service. He was also a Special Assistant United States Attorney in the United States Department of Justice. Mark E Rizik is Chair of the firm’s Taxation practices. He has extensive experience in matters regarding tax penalty cases, tax refund claims and litigation, estates and trusts as S corporation shareholders, employee and independent contractor classification, employee leasing, business transactions, and tax controversies. Mr. Rizik has tried hundreds of tax cases successfully. His cases have often resulted nationally published opinions. Mr. Rizik previously was a Senior Trial Attorney in the Office of Chief Counsel with the Internal Revenue Service. He was also a Special Assistant United States Attorney in the United States Department of Justice.

Practice Areas

Banking and Finance Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Tax Law, Grand Rapids (2024)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Grand Rapids (2021)
Lawyer of the Year: Tax Law, Grand Rapids (2020)
Lawyer of the Year: Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Grand Rapids (2019)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Grand Rapids (2018)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Grand Rapids (2013)
Recognized: Banking and Finance Law
Recognized: Health Care Law
Recognized: Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Recognized: Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Recognized: Tax Law
Practice Area: Financial Services Regulation Law
Practice Area: Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law
Special Focus: Appellate
Special Focus: Litigation

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2005

Education

Western Michigan University, Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., graduated 1982

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Reviews

Jessica Phillips

2 weeks ago

Expert guidance on a complex estate and tax matter

I engaged Mark Rizik at Miller Johnson to assist with a complicated estate and tax penalty issue involving an S corporation. With over four decades of experience, his deep knowledge was immediately apparent. He expertly navigated the intersection of estate planning and tax controversy, drawing on his recognized expertise—his recent 'Lawyer of the Year' accolades are well-deserved. Mark provided clear, strategic counsel that resolved a potentially costly IRS dispute favorably. His approach was thorough and instilled great confidence. The only slight drawback was that during particularly busy periods, response times from his team could occasionally lag by a day. However, when you do have his direct attention, the quality of his analysis is exceptional. For high-stakes tax and estate matters in Grand Rapids, Mark Rizik is a formidable advocate.