Practice areas: Appellate, Civil Litigation, Business Litigation; view more
Licensed in Michigan since: 1974
Education: The University of Michigan Law School
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Bendure & Thomas
33 Bloomfield Hills ParkwaySuite 220
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Through his client-centric practice, Mark R. Bendure is a leader within his legal community, helping his clients navigate their complex legal issues effectively. At the law office of Bendure & Thomas in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, he is well-equipped to handle all aspects of federal and state appeals and civil litigation.
Mr. Bendure made his first foray into the legal profession through his enrollment in the University of Michigan Law School, where his academic and legal prowess was evident through his active involvement on campus. He received his Juris Doctor cum laude in 1973, and in the next year, he obtained his license to practice law in Michigan.
Later on, Mr. Bendure was admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, the United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States. Prior to attending law school, he completed his undergraduate studies cum laude in 1971, graduating with his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan.
With over 50 years of experience, Mr. Bendure utilizes all the practical knowledge he has accumulated throughout his legal career at his clients’ behest. He emphasizes personalized attention, meticulous focus and enthusiastic zeal, demonstrating an unrelenting work ethic. For his many contributions, he has been AV Preeminent peer-review rated* through Martindale-Hubbell, the organization’s highest rating, and is rated “Excellent” on Avvo as well.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Appellate, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, Business LitigationFocus areas
Appeals
- 70% Appellate
- 20% Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
- 10% Business Litigation
First Admitted: 1974, Michigan
Professional Webpage: https://www.bendurethomaslaw.com/attorney/bendure-mark-r/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Michigan, 1974
- Detroit Bar Association, Public Advisory Committee on Candidates for Judicial Office, Member, 1978 to 1983
- State Bar of Michigan, Appellate Court Administration Committee, Chairman, 1985
- State Bar of Michigan, Member, 1979 to 1985
- State Bar of Michigan, Negligence Section, Member, 1979 to 1983
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1978
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1976
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Bufalino v. Detroit Magazine, Inc., 449 N.W.2d 410, 1989, Mich., 1990018692
- McKee by McKee v. Michigan Dept. of Transp., 349 N.W.2d 798, 1984, Mich. App., 1984121901
- Janda v. City of Detroit, 437 N.W.2d 326, 1989, Mich. App., 1989036762
- Bonelli v. Volkswagen of America, Inc., 421 N.W.2d 213, 1988, Mich. App., 1988046144
- May v. William Beaumont Hosp., 448 N.W.2d 497, 1989, Mich. App., 1989165038
Representative Clients
- Goodman, Lister, Seikaly & Peters, P.C.
- Turner & Turner, P.C.
- Stern, Cohan & Stern, P.C.
- Leonard A. Siudara, P.C.
Honors
- Michigan Super Lawyer
- Selected To Participate in Michigan Supreme Court Outreach, 2009
- Best Lawyers in America since 2001
- Peer reviewed by Martindale-Hubbell "AV"®, highest rating
Educational Background
- The University of Michigan, Bachelor of Arts degree, 1971
Office location for Mark R. Bendure
33 Bloomfield Hills Parkway
Suite 220
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Phone: 248-782-6869
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2006 - 2025