Spencer Lickteig is an associate with Smith Haughey Rice and Roegge, practicing in the Health Law practice group in the firm’s Grand Rapids office. Prior to joining Smith Haughey, Spencer worked in-house as an associate corporate counsel at a health insurance subrogation company specializing in pursuing reimbursement of liens for employer-funded health insurance plans across the country.

Spencer graduated from Kansas State University with a B.S., cum laude, in biology. He earned his J.D., cum laude, from Loyola University Chicago. During his time at Loyola, Spencer was the executive editor of publications for the Loyola University Chicago Law Journal, an academic tutor for multiple semesters for first year torts and contracts classes, and was a Health Law Fellow for the Beazley Institute for Health Law and Policy. He has published various articles in legal journals covering topics such as indirect patent infringement and medical licensing for military medical personnel.

When he is not in the office, Spencer enjoys cooking, baking, bouldering, skateboarding, running, and exploring new neighborhoods and areas of the city and surrounding area.