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Michael J. Swogger
Traverse City, MI Probate Attorney with 34 years of experience
Probate and Estate Planning
Michigan State University
I am rated AV by Martindale Hubbell. I completed my Certificate of Completion for the Probate and Estate Planning Certificate Program in Michigan in 2010. I practiced in the area of insurance defense litigation from 1989 through 2012. I have tried over 60 civil jury cases. My practice now focuses on estate planning, probate, and trust administration.
I live in Northern Michigan, married with two adult children and a dog. I play guitar in 3 different rock n roll cover bands. I also attempt to sing...
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Stacey N. Brancheau
Fenton, MI Probate Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Probate, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Stacey Brancheau established the Brancheau Law Firm to pursue her passion for helping individuals and their families navigate the often overwhelming process of wealth planning. In addition to her experience as an attorney, Stacey holds her Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) and Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA) designations. With 20 years of experience in the wealth planning industry, serving as an attorney, financial planner, fiduciary advisor and senior trust officer for a regional bank, she is uniquely qualified to assist her clients in developing a comprehensive plan to ensure that their loved ones have the information, guidance and...
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Shawn H. Head
Farmington Hills, MI Probate Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(248) 939-5405
34705 W. Twelve Mile Rd.
Suite 160
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Collections and Criminal Defense
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Shawn is the owner of The Head Law Firm, PLC. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan, and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. He represents individual and business clients throughout the Detroit Metro Area, including Livonia, Westland, Plymouth, Canton, Northville, Farmington Hills, West Bloomfield, Novi, Troy, and other surrounding areas.
Shawn has been repeatedly recognized as one of Metro Detroit’s Top Lawyers in the areas of criminal defense and commercial litigation by DBusiness Magazine. He has also been selected as a Rising Star by Michigan Super Lawyers every year since 2015.
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Matthew Piwowar
Grandville, MI Probate Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Business and Estate Planning
University of Michigan Law School
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Matthew V. Piwowar is the founder of Legacy Architects PLLC. His practice focuses on Estate Planning, Trusts and Wills, Special Needs Children, Business Succession, Long-Term Care, and Probate. He has over 30 years of experience advising on estate planning, business law, mergers & acquisitions, finance, and international law. Mr. Piwowar was born in Marquette, MI and grew up in West Michigan. He provides services to his clients statewide, from Grandville and Grand Rapids, south to Three Rivers and Kalamazoo, north to Boyne City and St. Ignace.
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Piwowar’s background includes such transactions as: the sale of a...
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Michael Bartnik
Bloomfield Hills, MI Probate Lawyer with 42 years of experience
(248) 608-3660
41000 Woodward Ave Suite 350
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304-5092
Probate, Civil Rights, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Wayne State University Law School
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Sean Patrick Murphy
Farmington Hills, MI Probate Lawyer with 9 years of experience
(248) 686-3861
34705 W. Twelve Mile Road
Suite 160
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Construction and Estate Planning
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Sean is currently the founder of the Murphy Law Firm PLC. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
Sean was named a Super Lawyers' Rising Star every year since 2019, and he was named a DBusiness Top Lawyer in 2019 and 2022.
Sean graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics and Business Administration. After Western Michigan, Sean went on to graduate from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, graduating summa cum laude and first in his class....
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Michelle L Easter
Port Huron, MI Probate Attorney with 8 years of experience
Probate, 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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Rebecca Stewart
East Lansing, MI Probate Lawyer
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
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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Erin R. Solaiman
Shelby Township, MI Probate Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Erin R. Solaiman (Erin Randall) is a senior partner at Schock Solaiman Ramdayal, PLLC, with several years of experience in Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration, Wealth Preservation, and Veteran’s Benefits.
Prior to founding Schock Solaiman Ramdayal, PLLC, Erin R. Solaiman earned her Bachelor of Arts from Michigan State University and her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Thomas M. Cooley Law School.
Erin’s career focuses on Elder Law and Estate Planning. For the past several years, she has been representing individuals and families while guiding them through some of the most difficult times of their lives. Erin’s...
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Phillip S. Serafini
Sterling Heights, MI Probate Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder, Estate Planning and Family
Wayne State University Law School
Phil was admitted to practice law in 1991 and he is now in his 28th year as an attorney. Phil is one of the founding partners of Serafini, Michalowski, Derkacz and Associates, P.C. and he focuses his practice in the areas of personal injury, automobile accident claims, no-fault claims also known as personal injury protection benefits, third party automobile negligence claims, slip and fall injuries, motorcycle injuries, trucking accidents and general civil litigation. Phil grew up in St. Clair Shores and Royal Oak and he has been fortunate to return to Macomb County to practice law.
From 1995 to present, Phil...
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Lauren Underwood
Bingham Farms, MI Probate Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate
Michigan State University
Ms. Underwood focuses her practice in a wide variety of estate and tax planning, probate and trust administration, contested probate and trust matters. Ms. Underwood is a the former Chair of the Probate and Estate Planning Council of the State Bar of Michigan, past editor of the Probate Journal, member of the Real Property, Trust Law and Taxation Sections of the American Bar Association; the Taxation Section of the State Bar of Michigan, and the Oakland County Bar Association. She has written several articles and been a contributing author for the ICLE publication Michigan Estate Planning Handbook....
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Kathryn Wayne-Spindler
Milford, MI Probate Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Probate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Oklahoma City University School of Law
Michigan Attorney Kathryn Wayne-Spindler has built a full-service law firm that is pleased to be successfully helping clients with all their divorce, family law, adoption, child custody, change of domicile, estate planning, minor criminal defense and probate needs. She is an experienced and aggressive fighter in the courtroom. She is also known for being a compassionate counselor to her clients. She understands that her clients' cases are not just legal battles to be won, but life-changing events that can potentially be emotionally traumatic. She listens and advises with her client's best interests in mind. Years ago, Wayne-Spindler realized that...
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Leslie Van Alstine
Manistee, MI Probate Attorney with 29 years of experience
Probate, DUI & DWI, Estate Planning and Family
Thomas Cooley Law School
We opened our office in Manistee, Michigan in 1995 and have been providing excellent, affordable legal services ever since. We have experienced a variety of challenges that have assisted us in developing a law practice that is particularly suited for the needs and desires of Manistee residents and visitors. We offer free initial consultations for criminal matters and personal injury cases, we only charge $100 for initial consultations for all other matters. Admitted to Practice in the State of Michigan in 1995 and Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal Court in 2004. If you...
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Julie Gafkay
Frankenmuth, MI Probate Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Probate, Civil Rights, Employment and Estate Planning
Julie A. Gafkay graduated from Michigan State University in 1992 with a dual major in criminal justice and political theory. She graduated from Whittier Law School in 1995 with honors. Her first position was in Flint, Michigan focusing on civil rights and employment discrimination. In 2003, Attorney Gafkay opened her own statewide practice in Frankenmuth, Michigan. The practice's attorneys provide a general practice to the local area providing legal services in Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Business Planning, contract review, landlord/tenant issues, real estate, employment issues and other general practice areas. Attorney Gafkay has...
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Raymond Barry
Milford, MI Probate Attorney with 28 years of experience
(877) 332-1579
1100 Corporate Office Drive
Suite 100
Milford, MI 48381
Probate, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Estate Planning
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Raymond C. Barry & Associates, PLLC advises clients in matters of creating effective estate plans, wills, powers of attorney, deeds and medical patient advocates. We handle all aspects of probate administration so you don't have to. We also effectively defend clients who have found themselves charged with traffic offenses, misdemeanors or felonies.
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Amanda Frost
Okemos, MI Probate Attorney
Free ConsultationProbate, Estate Planning and Family
Michigan State University College of Law
My practice is focused on estate planning, family law, and probate. I assist clients with various matters such as preparing trusts and wills, estate planning administration, guardian and conservatorship, health care directives, divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, and prenuptial agreements.
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Robert Delisi
CLARKSTON, MI Probate Attorney with 42 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Wayne State University Law School
Mr. Delisi is the firm's senior partner and shareholder. He concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning and succession planning, counseling individuals and business owners on the various aspects of estate and wealth transfer planning. Mr. Delisi has extensive experience in sophisticated tax planning techniques, including planning for dynasty trusts, life insurance trust planning, charitable trust planning, family limited partnerships and limited liability companies. Mr. Delisi also has extensive experience in probate, and trust administration and the formation private foundations. He was licensed to practice law in Michigan since 1981.
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Kenneth Gold
Plymouth, MI Probate Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
Wayne State University
Ken Gold is an experienced and dedicated estate planning and probate attorney. He has the knowledge and skills to help you with every element of estate planning along with your real estate and business needs.
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Kent Bieberich
Battle Creek, MI Probate Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Social Security Disability
College of William and Mary
The best part of being a lawyer is helping others with their legal issues. I don’t pay for TV advertisements or premium on-line placements. Instead, I do the best I can at a fair price for my valuable clients who in turn pay me the ultimate compliment by referring me to others who may need legal services. Here are a few things I ask you to consider.
- I deal directly with my clients. I do not pass you on to a junior associate; I do the actual work, which I continue to find interesting and rewarding.
-I work...
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Brandon S. Dornbusch
Traverse City, MI Probate Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Brandon is passionate about helping individuals, families, and business owners achieve peace of mind by developing and implementing creative cost effective plans tailored for each client. He aims to be his clients' attorney for life, helping to develop strategies that minimize risk, maximize returns on investment, and create legacies that last for generations to come.
Brandon received his undergraduate degree with honors from Michigan State University in History with a concentration in Mandarin Chinese, and his JD from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 2011. While at Case, he focused his studies on Federal income, estate, gift, and generation...
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Christopher Kroll
Okemos, MI Probate Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
My practice is focused on family law and estate planning. I assist clients with various matters such as divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, prenuptial agreements, civil litigation, preparing trusts, and wills. I have worked on hundreds of family law cases with excellent results for my clients.
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John J. Keenan
Redford, MI Probate Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Probate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Family
University of Detroit Mercy
Established in 1982, Keenan & Austin, P.C. is a firm of Attorneys/Lawyers located in Redford Township, Michigan; serving Wayne and Oakland counties.
Attorneys, Jan Keenan and John J. Keenan, graduated from the University of Michigan (undergrad), and the University of Detroit - Mercy School of Law. Both are dedicated members of the Redford community, serving the Township in many capacities over the years as Coaches and Sponsors of Little League and RTJAA teams, serving on the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Downtown Development Authority, and Parks Commission, on Citizens Input Boards, and in various leadership positions with St. Valentine...
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L. Allen Heneveld
Grand Rapids, MI Probate Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Estate Planning and Trademarks
The George Washington University Law School
BUSINESS LAW. With my education (JD, MBA, CPA) and experience (Attorney and Business Executive) I bring an unusual extensive knowledge and experience in both the business legal world and the business operations world. As a result, I understand both the business and legal aspects of most situations.
ESTATE PLANNING. I have developed an unique process to help clients understand how an estate plan works in order to help them make informed decisions so they have a peace of mind knowing what how their estate plan will unfold as life progresses.
PROBATE. For those looking to keep...
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Anna K. Urick Duggins
Muskegon, MI Probate Attorney with 26 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
Wayne State University Law School
Born in the small town of Hart, Anna is a lifelong Michigan resident. She moved to Muskegon to practice law, joining Parmenter Law in 1997—fulfilling her goal of staying close to Lake Michigan. Anna enjoys helping people which is reflected in her legal practice that focuses on elder law, estate planning and trust and estate administration.
In helping clients and their families, Anna takes a solution-oriented approach that goes far beyond addressing the immediate problem. Her comprehensive, integrated strategy includes a full evaluation of the client's and family's needs and goals, both short-term and long-term. In addition to providing the right...
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Mark L. Gantz
Dearborn Heights, MI Probate Lawyer with 52 years of experience
Probate and Divorce
Wayne State University Law School
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Benjamin A Schock
Shelby Township, MI Probate Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Criminal Defense, Elder and Estate Planning
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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Gary E Tibble
Kalamazoo, MI Probate Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Probate, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Gary E. Tibble has been helping clients in Kalamazoo and throughout Southwest Michigan in the areas of:
Residential and commercial real estate
Estate planning
Probate
Wills and Trusts
Criminal Record Expungements
Mr. Tibble received his Bachelor of Arts from Western Michigan University in 1977; a Master of Public Administration from Western Michigan University in 1980; a Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1990. He was admitted to practice in Michigan in 1990 and the United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit in 1990.
Mr. Tibble is a member of numerous organizations, including: Michigan Bar Association, Kalamazoo Bar...
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Mr. John O. Knappmann
Taylor, MI Probate Attorney with 34 years of experience
Probate, 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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Steven T Jedinak
Monroe, MI Probate Attorney with 13 years of experience
Probate, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning and Family
University of Toledo
Steven Jedinak has experience throughout Southeastern Michigan practicing in the areas of criminal defense, family law, probate administration, guardianships, conservatorships and civil litigation. Steven graduated from the University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio and is committed to working hard to find the best solution to his clients' legal problems.
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Jane A Bassett
Ann Arbor, MI Probate Attorney with 29 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
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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Darrell Zolton
Saginaw, MI Probate Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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John Deku
Lambertville, MI Probate Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Probate, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
The University of Toledo College of Law
At the Law Office of John V. Deku, PLC, I provide my clients with personal and dedicated attention directly from the attorney who will handle their case. I take the time to walk you through all of the steps of your case, give you advice about all of your legal options and make sure that any questions you have are adequately answered. Your best interests are the driving force behind my representation of you. If I am unable to provide you the representation your situation needs I will help find you a competent attorney who can.
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Dean E. Patrick
Southfield, MI Probate Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Estate Planning, Social Security Disability and Traffic Tickets
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Since establishing his own practice, Mr. Patrick has personally counseled hundreds of individuals in legal matters and has educated thousands throughout Michigan as a speaker and author.
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Daniel Boroja
Shelby Twp., MI Probate Lawyer
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
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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Timothy Klisz
Novi, MI Probate Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, DUI & DWI, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Attorney Tim Klisz is a full service lawyer for over 20 years in metro Detroit. Assisting individuals and small businesses in the following areas: personal injury, car accidents, wrongful death, criminal law, probate and estate planning, real estate law and collections. Free phone consultation available for any area of law.
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Barbara Andruccioli
Troy, MI Probate Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Probate, Arbitration & Mediation and Estate Planning
University of Detroit Mercy
Barbara Andruccioli assists and manages assets for physically or mentally incapacitated individuals, special needs children, those in need of financial protection, and families who are sorting through the estate of a deceased relative. Ms. Andruccioli uses her 21+ years of experience in the legal field to simplify matters for her clients and maximize their quality of life.
Ms. Andruccioli is appointed in Wayne and Oakland Counties to serve primarily in three types of cases: (1) guardian and/or conservator for mentally disabled persons; (2) personal representative of deceased estates; and (3) conservator of minor estates.
Ms. Andruccioli completed the State of Michigan court...
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Eric W. Phelps
Traverse City, MI Probate Attorney with 25 years of experience
(231) 421-6577
13919 SW Bayshore Dr.
Suite G02
Traverse City, MI 49684
Probate, Business, Divorce and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Michael L. Rutkowski
Rochester, MI Probate Attorney
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
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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Bailor B. Bell
Traverse City, MI Probate Lawyer with 9 years of experience
(231) 933-0180
201 East Seventeenth St.
Suite A
Traverse City, MI 49684
Probate and Personal Injury
Wayne State University Law School
Bailor B. Bell represents clients in serious personal injury cases – including survivors of sexual abuse, assault, and harassment – and wrongful death matters, as well as probate litigation and administration.
Before joining the firm, Mr. Bell practiced as a general civil litigation attorney for eight years. Mr. Bell has represented clients in the Michigan Supreme Court, the Michigan Court of Appeals, the Michigan Court of Claims, U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan, and circuit and probate courts throughout Michigan.
Mr. Bell previously served on the Executive Board for the Detroit Free Legal Aid Clinic and continues...
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Brandi Coleman
East Lansing, MI Probate Lawyer
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
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.