Bill Hondorp has represented large and small employers, insurance companies, and third-party administrators in the defense of workers' compensation claims for 35 years. As a seasoned litigator, he has successfully handled thousands of cases before the Michigan Workers' Compensation Agency and court of appeals. Particularly, Bill has significant experience guiding self-insured employers, including several of the largest employers in Michigan, through all phases of workers' compensation claims.

Bill also counsels businesses on how to avoid litigation. He advises them on the interplay between workers' compensation and other employment law issues and assists with the development and implementation of personnel and workers' compensation policies and procedures, ensuring effective employment relations and compliance with state and Federal laws.

Areas of experience:

• Medical treatment
• Types of benefits appropriate
• Extended disability
• Timeliness
• Fraud
• Third-party claims
• Occupational disease
• Vocational and occupational rehabilitation
• Choice of physician
• Medicare set-asides
• Reimbursement of wages
• Expenses
• Social Security offsets

A Grand Rapids, Michigan native, Bill is active in his church and has served for years as a volunteer football coach. His other interests include golf, boating, music and theatre. He is married to Suzanne, and they have two adult sons and two grandchildren.

Noteworthy

• CEO, Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge (2010 - present)
• AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 

Education

• Hope College (B.A., 1971)
• University of Toledo (J.D., 1975)

Admitted to Practice

• State Bar of Michigan, 1975

News for William J. Hondorp

1/13/2012
Smith Haughey Announces New Shareholder and Board Members

1/6/2011
Smith Haughey Announces New Shareholders and Board of Directors

11/12/2010
Smith Haughey Experiences Growth Across the State; Hires Five New Attorneys in Traverse City and Grand Rapids

1/14/2010
Smith Haughey Announces New CEO, Shareholders, and Board of Directors

Professional Affiliations

• American Bar Association (Member, Section on: Tort and Insurance Practice)
• State Bar of Michigan (Member, Section on: Workers' Compensation Law)
• Grand Rapids Bar Association