About Mark L
Mark L Small built his legal foundation in Detroit. He read Speech & Communications and English/Classical Literature at Wayne State University. He earned his law degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law in 1972. Those early years framed a career that has stayed rooted in Michigan.
After law school, Small moved into public service for a time. In 1975 he served as a judicial clerk at the Michigan Court of Appeals. That clerkship placed him inside appellate decision-making. He saw how judges weigh record, precedent and argument. The experience shaped his approach to litigation and legal analysis.
Following the clerkship, Small spent decades in private practice. He handled matters across the state court system and advised clients on routine and complex legal questions. Over the years he balanced courtroom work with client counseling and case preparation. Colleagues note his steady presence in Michigan legal circles and his familiarity with the practical demands of state litigation.
His background combines appellate insight and long-term practice. That mix informs how he prepares cases and interacts with judges, opposing counsel and clients. He has worked on appeals and trial matters, and he brings an eye for legal detail that developed during his time at the Court of Appeals. He has also guided clients through procedural stages where timing and precision matter.
Small founded and now operates his own firm, MARK L. SMALL PLC. The firm serves a local clientele and handles matters that arise in Michigan courts. Small has maintained a practice that emphasizes thorough preparation. He continues to appear in court when cases require his direct involvement and to advise clients on next steps when litigation is not the best path.
Outside the courtroom he remains connected to the legal community. His career reflects steady practice rather than headlines. He prefers the work of lawyering—drafting, arguing, counseling—and the routine of serving clients in person and on the record.
Mark L Small now practices through MARK L. SMALL PLC and continues to represent clients in matters arising in Michigan courts.
