Matthew C. VanHoef
Attorney
Phone: 616.842.3030
Fax: 616.846.6621
Email: mvanhoef@scholtenfant.com
Legal Assistant:
Sue Collins
Practice Areas:
Environmental Law
Municipal Law
Areas of emphasis/expertise:
Matt specializes in environmental law. He has specialized in environmental law since the 1980's, and seen many changes. He continues to
assist clients with tax-advantaged brownfield redevelopment and help clients solve concerns related to environmental issues in the
ever-changing regulatory environment. Matt counsels clients regarding a broad range of environmental issues including those arising in
connection with brownfield redevelopment, real estate, regulatory matters, liability protection, and resolution of environmental
contamination and related claims. Matt also specializes in the regulatory and legal aspects of municipal wastewater treatment and
related public utility matters. His municipal clients in this field include the Grand Haven-Spring Lake Sewer Authority, the North Kent
Sewer Authority and Allendale Charter Township.
Bar Memberships:
State Bar of Michigan
Ottawa County Bar Association
Education:
University of Michigan (B.B.A., with distinction, 1983)
University of Michigan (Juris Doctor, 1986)
Professional Activities:
Member of the Environmental Law Section – State Bar of Michigan
Personal:
Matt was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, August 27, 1961. He returned to the West Michigan area upon earning his J.D. from University
of Michigan in 1986. Matt enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. His hobbies include fishing and hunting with his Labrador
retrievers.