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Andrew D. Richards
Saginaw, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
The Catholic University of America
I am an Estate Planning and Business Succession Planning Attorney, with the Saginaw - based law firm of Smith Bovill, P.C. I have been a Partner in the firm since 1991. I enjoy working with families and their estate planning and family businesses to help them with succession planning. We work with clients, most often on a flat fee basis, with a no-fee, no-obligation initial consultation.
Clients meet with me personally on a one-to-one basis in all cases. Our staff is courteous, professional, knowledgeable and friendly.
My philosophy is to build long-term relationships with clients.
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Michele Fuller
Macomb, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder and Estate Planning
Detroit Mercy School of Law and American University International Law
I am the founder of the Michigan Law Center, P.L.L.C. located in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The practice focuses on elder law, special needs planning, Veteran’s Administration planning and settlement planning, including a national practice establishing Qualified Settlement Funds. I am involved in several national organizations. I am an Advisory Board Member of the Academy of Special Needs Planners (ASNP), served as Chair of the 6th Annual conference, in addition to being a frequent presenter at their annual conferences and webinars. I am also a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and I am serving my...
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Mr. John O. Knappmann
Taylor, MI Elder Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
Elder, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Estate Planning
University of Michigan Law School
Former Assistant Prosecutor. I am also a landlord. UM Law graduate.
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Michelle L Easter
Port Huron, MI Elder Law Attorney with 8 years of experience
Elder, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
EDUCATION: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, 2015, Juris Doctor cum laude. Board Member and Solicitation Editor, Thomas M. Cooley Law Review; Student Law Clerk for the Honorable Joseph J. Farah, 7th Circuit Court, Genesee County, Flint, MI LEGAL EXPERIENCE: Attorney and Entrepreneur, Easter Law, PLLC, Port Huron, MI; Attorney, Lakeshore Legal Aid, Port Huron, MI; Law Clerk, State of Michigan, Bureau of Employment Relations, Detroit, MI. ADMISSIONS AND COURTS: Admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan and the United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan....
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Matthew Abraham
Fenton, MI Elder Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Michigan State University
Matthew Abraham is an entrepreneurial business attorney practicing in Michigan, United States. He has been practicing since 1993 developing a law practice geared toward serving the new business owner and entrepreneur. Matt has counseled on a broad spectrum of imperatives from complex mergers and acquisitions of service, manufacturing and other companies to routine commerce and transactional law matters and business related contracts. He has advised numerous private companies, established businesses and start-ups, developers and users of technology, and both old and new economy businesses. Abraham|Law provides business law services to clients in a broad range of...
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Thomas Economy
Southfield, MI Elder Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationElder, Animal, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Michigan State University
Thomas N. Economy received his bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan-Dearborn in 1996, and his law degree from Michigan State University College of Law in 1999.
His practice is devoted to representing seriously injured persons in cases involving no-fault insurance, automobile negligence and premises liability.
He has successfully handled numerous important cases before the Michigan Court of Appeals and the Michigan Supreme Court. He is an active member of both the American Association for Justice and Michigan Association for Justice.
Email: tom@buckfirelaw.com
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Catherine Hodge Jacobs
Ada, MI Elder Law Attorney
Free ConsultationElder and Estate Planning
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David Mammel
Bloomfield Hills, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
(248) 644-6326
40950 Woodward Ave.
Suite 120
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Free ConsultationElder, Business and Estate Planning
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
David has practiced law for 15 years and specializes in estate planning, wills, trusts, probate and defense of medical malpractice and civil rights lawsuits. He is a shareholder of Chapman Law Group and is licensed in both Michigan and Indiana.
David is a Special Fiduciary at the Oakland County Probate Court. He is dedicated to educating the public on issues in estate planning including providing assets and care to loved ones, limiting taxes, and establishing healthcare protocols. David strives to serve each individual clients estate planning needs, tailoring each plan to address wealth preservation and family financial security.
David holds a Certificate...
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Rebecca Stewart
East Lansing, MI Elder Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
I founded my own firm in 2022 following admittance into the State Bar of Michigan. I graduated from Ferris State University and Western Michigan's Cooley Law School.
I have always been passionate about helping others in their time of need, so I chose estate planning as my profession. I am committed to helping clients navigate planning for the future and the uncertainty it brings.
Before law school, I was an elder law and estate planning paralegal for over 10 years. My passion for that area of law drove me to become an estate planner to assist clients with all their...
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Fredrick W. Jensen
Allegan, MI Elder Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
Elder, Business, Criminal Defense and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Daniel Boroja
Shelby Twp., MI Elder Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Probate
Mr. Boroja focuses his practice on Probate Administration, Litigation, Estate Planning, and Elder Law. He prides himself on his comprehensive and detailed approach to each client. He works diligently to find solutions to every situation.
Mr. Boroja was selected for inclusion in Michigan’s Super Lawyer list and as a Rising Star in 2016, and he has maintained this rating ever since. No more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in each state are selected by the research team to receive this honor. He performs best in high-risk, high-rewards, high-pressure systems, which makes him perfectly suited for the courtroom. Progressive,...
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Symantha Heath
Novi, MI Elder Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Attorney Symantha Heath has practiced law for over 23 years. She earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit Law School in 1993 and is licensed to practice in Michigan and U.S. Federal Court. She is a member of the Michigan State Bar Association, Oakland County Bar Association, Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, and Wayne County Family Law Bar Association.
Symantha is a past president of the Wayne County Family Bar Association and was an executive board member for six years. She is also a past County Chairwoman of the WCRC and the Northville Township Trustee. She currently serves on...
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Benjamin A Schock
Shelby Township, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning and Probate
Michigan State University and Michigan State University
Benjamin Schock is a skilled, experienced elder law attorney who successfully assists seniors in passing their hard earned assets on to their loved ones while allowing them to receive additional benefits that help them offset the cost of long term care.
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Brandi Coleman
East Lansing, MI Elder Law Lawyer
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
With a passion for helping her community, Brandi sought a career that allows her to make a positive impact. Prior to attending law school, she worked alongside probate attorneys for nearly 10 years. She is experienced in guardianships, conservatorships, estates, and trusts. Brandi is a compassionate and dedicated advocate for her clients.
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William A Lamb
CHELSEA, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Minnesota Law School
William A. Lamb is an estate planning and elder law attorney in Chelsea, Michigan. Bill and his wife Amy live in Chelsea with their three daughters.
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John A. McDermott
Chelsea, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Brooklyn Law School
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Darrell Zolton
Saginaw, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Ralph Reisinger
Grand Rapids, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Appeals and Bankruptcy
University of Toledo College of Law
Reisinger Law Firm specializes in the representation of Debtors in Bankruptcy. We have successfully represented over 1,500 debtors . We offer competitive rates and include more services than any other Law Firm. We answer outstanding lawsuits to protect you from garnishments at no additional charge, we work on getting garnished funds back at no additional charge, we include one reaffirmation agreement at no additional charge, we pay for your credit counseling, debtors education course and credit report. The additional services and products we provide for free will cost you hundreds of dollars at other firms.
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Jane A Bassett
Ann Arbor, MI Elder Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Jane A. Bassett has been practicing for over 20 years and is the principal of Bassett Law in Ann Arbor. Her practice focuses on probate, elder and disability law, LGBT law, and adoptions, including estate planning, special needs trusts, Social Security benefits, Medicaid, probate administration, vulnerable adult abuse and exploitation, and adoption. Ms. Bassett sits on council for the Elder Law and Disability Rights Section of the Michigan State Bar Association and is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Bassett Law is a firm of five attorneys, a full-time care manager, two masters...
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Aric K. Melder
Royal Oak, MI Elder Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Elder, Bankruptcy, Business and Estate Planning
Aric K. Melder has assisted each of his clients with the finest legal representation possible while upholding the ethics, spirit, and intent of the law. He was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 1996. He graduated from Detroit College of Law, at Michigan State University with a Juris Doctor, in 1996, and Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1993.
Aric K. Melder has concentrated his expertise and experience in the areas of Family Law, Divorce, Adoption, Bankruptcy, Debt Collection /Debt Collection Defense, Asset Protection, Real Estate, Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving, Traffic...
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Laura E. Volkmann
Kalamazoo, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Michigan Law School
Compassionate estate planning and estate administration with a focus on the unique needs of each client.
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Jay E. Burrows
Shelby, MI Elder Law Attorney with 47 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Mr. Burrows has probated more estates than any other attorney now practicing in Oceana County. He has also save his client hundreds of thousands of dollars in qualifying clients for Medicaid when faced with nursing home bills. Mr. Burrows is a graduate of Michigan State and Michigans's most prestigious law school, the University of Michigan. He has practiced for over 39 years and he still loves his work. He can also help your with estate planning, tax planning, income tax preparation and appeals of property tax assessments. Mr. Burrows cares deeply about his clients and their problems.
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Collin D. Dickey
Auburn Hills, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Elder, Employment, Estate Planning and Probate
Collin focuses his practice at The Dickey Law Firm primarily in estate planning and elder law. Collin has significant experience in financial advising, assisting clients with investment decisions and taxation matters, and is well versed in handling legal inquiries involving the IRS and the State of Michigan.
Collin holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia and his Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School.
After completing his legal education, Collin worked as a Judicial Law Clerk in the 6th Circuit Court of Oakland County for the Honorable Karen D. McDonald, where he gained valuable exposure to a...
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Sharon Burgess
Frankenmuth, MI Elder Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
I reside in Frankenmuth, Michigan, and practice in my Frankenmuth office. I specialize in Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate and Estate Administration, Business Organizations, Real Estate Law, and I am VA certified. I am a frequent speaker and seminar presenter on estate planning and elder law. My practice in the field of elder law covers Medicaid qualification, estate planning, Guardianship, Conservatorships, and Veterans benefits.
I am a member of the Frankenmuth Morning Rotary. I am an active member and have served on the Board of Directors for the Northeastern Michigan Estate Planning Council and the Covenant Health Care Foundation....
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Douglas McPhail
Muskegon, MI Elder Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Doug McPhail has more than 30 years experience helping families, like yours, protect their estates from nursing home poverty, taxes and unnecessary probate expenses. Doug earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Mass Communications from Taylor University where he was active in student government leadership roles. After college, Doug enrolled at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law where he graduated with honors in 1988. Doug earned the American Jurisprudence Award for Academic Excellence in the area of professional responsibility and was published member of the University of Detroit Law Review. While in law school, Doug...
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William C. Babut
Jackson, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Social Security Disability
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Karen M Ross
Waterford, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Elder, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
I manage the business of life. A life well lived is a business. When I represent a client, I look at their life as a whole and put together a comprehensive plan to assure that they are better off after my representation of them. This applies to their divorce settlements as well as their estate planning.
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Brad Aldrich
Plymouth, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Elder, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
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David T. McAndrew
Harrison, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Elder, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
David T. McAndrew, Attorney at Law, PLLC, was licensed in Michigan in 1998 and admitted to practice in Federal Courts. David McAndrew can assist you in stopping the harassment, the late night phone calls, wage garnishments, lawsuits, judgments, and the aggressive debt collection techniques used by many debt collectors. He will work directly with you to determine the best course of action for your individual situation.
David T. McAndrew is a member of the following:
Michigan Bar Association
Federal Bar Association, Eastern District of Michigan
Federal Bar Association, Western District of Michigan
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Michael L. Rutkowski
Rochester, MI Elder Law Attorney
Free ConsultationElder, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
Mike's passion is helping people. Whether it’s his career in estate planning, business coaching, or the gym he runs out of his garage, helping others gets him out of bed everyday (at 4:30am!). Mike’s legal career started in workers’ compensation insurance defense, where he would focus the majority of his practice until 2010, when many people in Mike’s life began having children. Out of this change, bore his love for estate planning, where he was able to use his skills as an attorney to help others plan for the future. From there, Mike’s passion expanded into Elder Law, where he...
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Sanford J. Mall
Farmington Hills, MI Elder Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
(248) 538-1800
30445 Northwestern Hwy Ste 310
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Elder and Estate Planning
Wayne State University Law School
Sandy is the founder and senior partner of Mall Malisow & Cooney, P.C. - The Holistic ElderCare Special Needs & Estate Planning Law Firm located in Farmington Hills, Oakland County, Michigan. Sandy is a past Chairperson of the Elder Law & Disability Rights Section of the State Bar of Michigan. He is a nationally board certified as an elder law attorney (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation, a VA Accredited Attorney and is a member of NAELA's Council of Advanced Practitioners (CAP). Mr. Mall is a contributing editor and faculty for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE).
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Geraldine Anne Brown
Lansing, MI Elder Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Business and Estate Planning
Michigan State University College of Law
Assistant Attorney General for the State of Michigan since 2011.
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John Joseph Rizzo III
Traverse City, MI Elder Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Military and Social Security Disability
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and Emory University School of Law
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Susan Elizabeth Zale
Chelsea, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(734) 475-5777
134 W. Middle Street, Suite D
Middle Square Professional Building
Chelsea, MI 48118
Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Michigan State University College of Law
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Frank N. Soave
St. Clair, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Boston University School of Law
My training taught me to be a detail oriented, analytical thinker, problem solver and effective communicator. My experience in diverse settings fostered that skill set. I have marketed my practice and businesses, mentored teams with high retention rates, and served businesses and consumers with a focus on empathy and integrity. I have substantive knowledge in the following areas of expertise: Estate planning, probate, employment, healthcare, real estate, banking, corporate, transactional, environmental and contractual law. My strengths include: - Mentoring, coaching and encouraging - Effectively communicating, both verbally and in writing - Accepting Responsibility and Accountability - Managing projects...
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Fredric Balgooyen
Muskegon, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 57 years of experience
(231) 733-2566
McCroskey Law Building
1440 Peck Street
Muskegon, MI 49441
Elder, Business, Criminal Defense and Estate Planning
Balgooyen Law Offices has been a general practice firm in Muskegon County for over 40 years, having represented three municipal governments, several area businesses, and multiple generations of Muskegon families. Fredric F. Balgooyen, sole practitioner, has experience as both a prosecuting and public defense attorney, is a member of the State Bar of Michigan's Criminal Law Section, Probate and Estate Planning Section and Master Lawyer Section. Practice areas include estate planning, Wills & Trusts, Probate and decedent estates, real estate, business law, business planning, commercial and civil litigation, Landlord-Tenant, family law, domestic issues, divorce, child support...
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John B Payne
Dearborn, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Elder, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning and Probate
John B. Payne, Attorney, established his practice in 1983, becoming a full-service general practice and litigation firm in 1988, when John received his LL.M. in Taxation. John lectures on estate planning and other topics to groups interested in legal issues. He is the author of Michigan Probate and Counseling the Elderly Client in Michigan, plus numerous articles and seminar manuals.
Experienced in appellate matters John has appealed many criminal, civil rights and tax cases in state and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Daniel J Goeman
Zeeland, MI Elder Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Elder, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Valparaiso University School of Law
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Michael P. Witzke
Bloomfield Hills, MI Elder Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
Elder, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
Wayne State University
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Sanford J. Melder
Royal Oak, MI Elder Law Attorney
Elder, Bankruptcy, Business and Estate Planning
Sanford J. Melder has helped thousands of people as an attorney. He was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 1974. He graduated from Wayne State University with a Jurist Doctor in 1973, and Wayne State University with a Bachelor of Science in 1968.
Sanford J. Melder has practiced law for over 30 years, representing clients in legal matters including Family Law, Divorce, Adoption, Real Estate, Debt Collection/Debt Collection Defense, Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning, Asset Protection, Criminal Defense, Traffic Matters, Drunk Driving, Business Law and Personal Injury.
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Family Law
Divorce
Adoption
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