Thomas R. Tasker

Thomas R. Tasker practices in the areas of workers’ compensation law and employment law. In addition, he is co-chairperson of the firm’s Workers’ Compensation Department.

Tom’s reported decisions include the following:

  • Gallegos v. Glaser Crandell Company, 388 Mich. 654, 202 N.W. 2d 786 (1972).
  • Thumser v. Lakey Foundry Corp., 406 Mich. 891, 276 NW 2d 28 (1979).
  • Day v. W.A. Foote Memorial Hospital, 412 Mich. 698, 316 N.W. 2d 712 (1982).
  • Dezwaan v. Holland Motor Express, 189 Mich. App. 575; 473 NW 2d, 788 (1991).

A Michigan native, Tom and his wife, Ann, have three children: Tom, Jr., Andrea, and Katie.

Admitted to Practice

  • State Bar of Michigan, 1970

Education

  • Michigan State University (B.A., 1966)
  • University of Texas (J.D., 1969). Phi Delta Phi.

Noteworthy

  • Special Assistant Attorney General of the State of Michigan, 1973-present

Professional Affiliations

  • American Bar Association (Member, Section on: Tort and Insurance Practice)
  • State Bar of Michigan (Past Chairperson, Workers' Compensation Law Section Council, 1992; Member, Section on: Workers' Compensation Law)
  • Grand Rapids Bar Association
  • Fellow, Michigan State Bar Foundation

Community Affiliations

  • Kent Country Club