Charles H. Worsfold Grand Rapids, Michigan
| Partner, Worsfold Macfarlane McDonald, PLLC | |
| phone | (616) 977-9200 (Ext. 109) |
| fax | (616) 977-9201 |
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CHARLES H. WORSFOLD graduated from law school in 1976. Mr. Worsfold has developed considerable expertise in the area of civil litigation, with an emphasis on complex construction litigation, commercial litigation, truck accidents, wrongful death, professional liability, employment practices litigation and personal injury litigation. He has tried more than 150 cases to verdict in his 30-year career with an impressive winning percentage over 90 percent.
Mr. Worsfold has devoted a significant portion of his practice to products liability litigation in the State and Federal courts of Michigan, as well as other courts throughout the country. He also has significant expertise in the area of employment contracts and, particularly, non-compete agreements.
Mr. Worsfold has served as an instructor and is past chairman of the Hillman Advocacy Program presented through the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan and the Western District of Michigan Federal Bar Association.
In addition, Mr. Worsfold is a Certified Facilitative Mediator in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan and is qualified as a General Civil mediator in the State courts of Michigan. Mr. Worsfold is also an Advocate with the American Board of Trial Advocates.
Mr. Worsfold has a Martindale-Hubbell AV Peer Review Rating.
- Areas of Practice:
- Commercial Litigation
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Professional Liability
- Employment Practices Litigation
- Construction Litigation
- Personal Injury Litigation
- Toxic Mold Litigation
- Bar Admissions:
- Michigan, 1976
- U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan, 1976
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1999
- Education:
- Michigan State University, Detroit College of Law, East Lansing, Michigan,
1976
Michigan JD
- Classes/Seminars Taught:
- Instructor, Hillman Advocacy Program, United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan
- Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Jury Selection
- Various insurance industry groups, tort reform and its impact in Michigan
- Professional Associations and Memberships:
- American Board of Trial Advocates, 1991 - Present
- Advocate
- International Association of Defense Counsel, 1989 - Present
- Member
- Michigan Defense Trial Counsel
- Member
- West Michigan Defense Association
- Member
- Hillman Advocacy Program
- Past Chairman
- American Bar Association, 1976 - Present
- Member
- State Bar of Michigan, 1976 - Present
- Member
- Grand Rapids Bar Association, 1976 - Present
- Member
