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Gwendolyn Powell Braswell
Saint Joseph, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Estate Planning
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
At Legacy Counsel, we help people change their family tree by passing down their hard-earned assets protected from unnecessary taxes, creditors, and divorcing spouses so that the next generation can enjoy the fruits of financial freedom—stronger relationships, better health, less stress, and greater happiness. We accomplish this by educating our clients about financial, legal, and tax strategies that were previously available only to wealthy insiders.
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Erika Salerno Shadowens
Saint Joseph, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 28 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Divorce and Family
Loyola University Chicago School of Law and Drake University Law School
In 2015, my family and I moved to St. Joseph, Michigan where I manage the Saint Joseph, Michigan office of Kreis Enderle. My legal practice consists of helping clients throughout Southwest Michigan (Kalamazoo, Van Buren, Berrien and Cass Counties) with divorce, child custody, estate planning and business matters.
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Jason Engram
St Joseph, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Estate Planning, Administrative, Criminal and Probate
St. Thomas University School of Law and Pensacola Christian College
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Robert Lutz
St Joseph, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Elder and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
I am a U.S. Navy Veteran.
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Jon R. Rogers
Dowagiac, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Family
Valparaiso University School of Law
From guiding you through issues concerning the impact on your children, division of assets and debt responsibilities of each party, legal requirements and rights, martial contracts, retirement account division, valuation of business interest and farm, commercial and residential real estate. I offer legal counsel in such domestic law matters as:
Divorce
Adoption
Paternity
Marriage
Custody and Parenting Time
Mediation Services
Prenuptial Agreements
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Nathan A. Barnes
Dowagiac, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 15 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfEstate Planning, Arbitration & Mediation and Elder
Valparaiso University School of Law
Nathan joined May Oberfell Lorber in 2019 transitioning from his solo practice located in South Bend. His practice remains focused on Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Elder Law, and Mediation.
His interpersonal skills permeate his practice so that each client is treated with respect and each matter is handled in a professional manner.
Roger A. Petzke
St Joseph, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Michael E. Dumke
St Joseph, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 49 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Real Estate and Tax
Jeffrey M. Wesselhoff
Saint Joseph, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Construction and Landlord Tenant
Rodger V. Bittner
St Joseph, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 57 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business and Real Estate
Richard Miller
St Joseph, MI Estate Planning Attorney
Estate Planning, Business and Real Estate
Lori M. Thompson
Benton Harbor, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Estate Planning and Real Estate
Brandon Barthelemy
Saint Joseph, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 9 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce, Elder and Probate
Michigan State University College of Law
James J. Riemland
St Joseph, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Real Estate and Tax
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Adam Zuwerink
Holland, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 20 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfEstate Planning, Business and Real Estate
University of Virginia
Headquartered in Holland, Michigan with a second office in Muskegon, Michigan, West Michigan Law, P.C. was founded by Adam Zuwerink to provide the highest-quality legal services on an efficient and cost-effective basis, focusing on business, real estate and estate planning legal work.
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Mechelle Woznicki
Portage, MI Estate Planning Lawyer
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfEstate Planning, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
After becoming a parent then a grandparent, spending 10 years in the Navy, and 20 years in business, Mechelle decided to pursue a law degree, which fulfilled a life-long dream. Her practical experience as an international contract negotiator and her time in the military bring a unique perspective and understanding of her clients’ needs.
While Mechelle is competent under many practice areas, her special areas of interest are Collaborative Practice, Mediation, Family Law, and Estate Planning. Mechelle is a court approved Civil Mediator and Domestic Relations Mediator. Practicing law allows Mechelle the tangible opportunity to seek justice in ways...
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Benjamin J Herbert
Kalamazoo, MI Estate Planning Attorney
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfEstate Planning, Elder and Probate
Michigan State University College of Law
Benjamin J. Herbert, a partner with Herbert Machnik Law Firm in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is committed to helping people understand their rights and plan for their future. His practice focuses on competent, knowledgeable advice and representation in the areas of estate planning, probate, Medicaid planning and real estate law as well as elder law, estate and trust administration, and guardianship and conservatorship matters. Attorney Herbert’s client base includes young professionals, senior citizens, retirees, and entrepreneurs among others. Attorney Herbert is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and is licensed to appear before the United States District Court for...
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Robert Champion
Plainwell, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
University of Denver
With years of experience as an assistant prosecuting attorney assigned to major felony prosecution of homicides, home invasion, armed robbery, and criminal sexual conduct cases, I have successfully litigated thousands of criminal and civil cases covering a broad range of complex legal issues. With over 30 years combined experience in all aspects of the criminal justice system, I have a unique understanding of the criminal justice process. This includes experience as a former police officer, assistant prosecutor, a private practice attorney and as an instructor and presenter with both the Michigan State Bar - Criminal Law Section and the...
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Gary E Tibble
Kalamazoo, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Estate Planning, Probate 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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Allison Greenlee Korr
Kalamazoo, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 14 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Family and Probate
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Attorney Allison Greenlee Korr practices in Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Allegan, St. Joseph and all surrounding counties. She handles Family Law, bankruptcy, foreclosure and probate matters.
She holds a B.A. in Business from Michigan State University and a Juris Doctorate from University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. She is admitted to practice in both the Western and Eastern Districts of Michigan and holds a certificate as a civil mediator issued through the Michigan State Court Administrative Office. Allison also holds Certificates in the areas of Family Law and Probate and Estate Planning issued by the Institute of...
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Laura E. Volkmann
Kalamazoo, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfEstate Planning, Elder and Probate
University of Michigan Law School
Laura believes in compassionate estate planning and estate administration and focuses on the unique needs of each client. She also values mediation for resolving disputes efficiently and cost-effectively for clients. Since 2020 Laura has been with Herbert Machnik assisting clients with their trust and estate needs along with business formations and litigation among other areas of the law.
To give back to her community, Laura has served as a court-appointed attorney or guardian ad litem for clients in Calhoun and Kalamazoo counties, and as a judge for several student moot court competitions. Laura is a member of the LGBTQA, Agriculture,...
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Justin Alan Breithaupt
Kalamazoo, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfEstate Planning, Business and Insurance Defense
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Justin began his legal career in insurance defense where he gained experience handling complex litigation matters. Justin continued to build his litigation acumen by working on cases across a wide spectrum of legal issues including personal injury, no-fault PIP claims, wrongful death, contract disputes, property disputes, and premises liability. Since starting at Herbert Machnik in 2022, Justin has been a valuable asset on the civil litigation team in addition to assisting in matters related to estate planning and business planning and formation.
Justin is an active member of his church and gives back to his community by working with the...
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Adam Keilen
Kalamazoo, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Construction and Probate
Michigan State University
Attorney Keilen is licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan, the Federal US District Court for the Western District of Michigan, and the Federal US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Attorney Keilen is a Board Member and Attorney Representative for Kalamazoo Plus; he is an Advisory Board Member for the Michigan Medical Device Accelerator.
Attorney Keilen is a commercial litigator specializing in closely held business disputes; he is also the founder/owner of a local medical device company, giving him a unique appreciation for the legal issues in today’s business environment. Attorney Keilen has been a guest...
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Michael Haddock
Saugatuck, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Insurance Claims and Real Estate
University of Illinois - Chicago and Western Michigan University
Attorney Michael Haddock earned a Master of Laws in Commercial Real Estate Law and Development and a Juris Doctor JD with an emphasis in litigation and has years of corporate insurance law and litigation experience. His clients are individuals and businesses throughout the U.S. with a large percentage from Saugatuck, Douglas, Holland, South Haven, Chicago, and Kent, Van Buren Ottawa, and Allegan Counties. He serves our expanded community in issues regarding real estate, wills and trusts and litigation defending contractors, developers, real estate holding companies, assisted living communities, condominium associations, businesses and individuals and...
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Jenny L. DeGraves
Holland, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 15 years of experience
Estate Planning, Landlord Tenant, Probate and Real Estate
Michigan State University
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Nathan Bocks
Holland, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Real Estate
Marquette University Law School
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Albert Laaksonen
Paw Paw, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Estate Planning, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Albert W. Laaksonen II, is the founding attorney of Laaksonen Law Offices, P.C. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and his JD from the Indiana University School of Law in Bloomington, Indiana.
Attorney Laaksonen is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, Van Buren County Bar Association, and the Kalamazoo County Bar Association. He is certified as both a Civil Mediator and a Domestic Relations Mediator.
He currently serves on the Community Corrections Board for Van Buren County, and the the Kalamazoo Christian School Association Board.
Attorney Laaksonen specializes...
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Ross Keilen
Kalamazoo, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 10 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business and Real Estate
Ross W. Keilen is an attorney with Keilen Law, PLC. Ross focuses his practice on helping individuals and businesses with challenges, transactions, and disputes; Ross specializes in commercial litigation, business/corporate law, estate planning, assets management, personal injury, and probate disputes.
Ross earned a Bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University; thereafter, he graduated from the Michigan State University College of Law, where he received several jurisprudence awards and was listed on both the Honor Roll and the Dean’s List. Ross is a member of the State Bar of Michigan.
Ross lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He enjoys golf, distance running and sailing. He...
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Mrs. Ean P. Hamilton
Kalamazoo, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Kenneth Puzycki
Holland, MI Estate Planning Attorney
Estate Planning and Real Estate
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Kurt Hatfield
Otsego, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Real Estate and Tax
Graduated from Wayne State University Law School with a Master of Law - Taxation (LL.M.), Thomas M. Cooley Law School with a Juris Doctorate (J.D.), and Nazareth College in Kalamazoo with a Bachelor's in Business Administration in Management (BBA).
Additional practice areas:
Commercial real estate development law including wetlands, environmental, drain law, Land Division Act, ground leases, property tax uncapping, Downtown Development Authority, commercial leases, and mediation services.
Call or email me for a free consultation on how I can help you reach your commercial and business development goals.
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John T. McNeil
Paw Paw, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Probate and Real Estate
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Phillip John Reed
Kalamazoo, MI Estate Planning Attorney
Estate Planning, Business and Real Estate
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Melanie May Fayling
Kalamazoo, MI Estate Planning Lawyer
Estate Planning, Divorce, Elder and Probate
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Brett A. Cummings
Kalamazoo, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Estate Planning, Agricultural, Probate and Tax
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Brett A. Cummings graduated in the top 10% of his class from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and earned his J.D. while working full-time for a subsidiary of Xerox and attending weekend classes. He was one of the founding members and treasurer of the Grand Rapids Weekend Student Association. Brett earned the Certificate of Merit in Equities and Remedies. He spent one year attending Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin before returning to Michigan and finishing up his B.A. in Business Management with a focus on economics and international relations at Western Michigan University. As part of his education, he...
Stuart H. Deming
Kalamazoo, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Health Care and Probate
University of Michigan Law School
Ruth W. Jaynes
Plainwell, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder, Probate and Tax
Wayne State University Law School
Michael Shields
Kalamazoo, MI Estate Planning Attorney
Estate Planning, Business, Real Estate and Tax
John R. Colip
Buchanan, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 49 years of experience
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Criminal and DUI