James L. Gilbert
Cheboygan County, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy and Real Estate
Bruce Cranham
Cheboygan County, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Estate Planning, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
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John Ceci
Livingston County, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and Eastern Michigan University
When people come to me, they are facing a situation they aren’t sure how to deal with. They have questions and are looking for answers.
I look at the situation and figure out how I can help. And when they hire me, I get to work! In short, I help people solve problems.
Helping someone with too much debt is different than helping someone whose parent just passed away. It is different from helping someone get a divorce.
Sometimes I help by preparing documents in my office. Other times it means a lawsuit. It could mean taking a case to trial. It could...
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Robert Banner
Charlevoix County, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Estate Planning, DUI, Divorce and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and Michigan State University
Robert Banner has 28 years experience serving clients in Northern Michigan. Areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, Divorce, Child Custody, Parenting Time, Drunk Driving, Estate Planning including drafting Wills and Trusts. We serve clients in Boyne City, Charlevoix, Petoskey, Boyne Falls, Bellaire, Central Lake and Gaylord. Mr. Banner was appointed by the Attorney General's Office in April 2018, as Public Administrator for Charlevoix County, Michigan.
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Lea Ann Sterling
Otsego County, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce, Family and Probate
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
Lea Ann Sterling has been a member of the Michigan Bar since 1998. Admitted to the bar in Ohio in 1981, Mrs. Sterling practiced law in Columbus. In 1997, she began a sabbatical to write, travel, and relocate from Ohio to Michigan. Her first book, Historic Homes of Olde Towne, was released in 1999 and won the Ohio Historical Society’s Public Education and Awareness Award. Historic Cottages of Mackinac Island, released in 2001, was listed on the Michigan Governor’s List of Best Books of 2001. In March 1999, Mrs. Sterling was appointed Village of Empire Zoning Administrator where she was...
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Jonathan Christopher Tomaso
10.0 (2 Peer Reviews)
Free ConsultationOtsego County, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Estate Planning, Criminal, Divorce and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Jon Tomaso has years of experience as an attorney, practicing in the areas of family law and criminal law. Along with his associates at Sterling Law and ADAM (American Divorce Association for Men), the attorneys seek for their clients dignity and fairness and for all they seek social justice in a biased system. Sterling Law attorneys care for their clients by totally dedicating themselves to their cases, by giving guidance and answering questions in a timely effective way, and by being well-prepared in court. They take their clients' cases to heart and pursue their goals with the talent and...
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Rory Mortimer
Emmet County, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Social Security Disability
The Mortimer Law Firm and their experienced team of attorneys and paralegals are skilled in, Social Security Disability, Bankruptcy, Driver’s License Restoration, Criminal Law, Student Loan Repayment consulting, and Estate Planning. For over 30 years, the Mortimer Law Firm has served their clients with zeal and fought effectively for their justice. The Mortimer Law Firm has 2 offices in Alpena and Petoskey, MI. Our consultations are always free.
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Zachary E. Backlund
10.0 (2 Peer Reviews)
Otsego County, MI Estate Planning Attorney
Estate Planning, Family and Real Estate
Michigan State University
Zach Backlund works in our Gaylord, Michigan branch office and has handled numerous family law, estate plan, and real estate cases over the past several years in many counties in northern Michigan. He previously practiced law in the Traverse City, Michigan area, working on a variety of cases involving both transactional and litigated matters. Before becoming an attorney, Zach Backlund worked as a landman (2014-2016), taught English as a second language (2006), and also served as an AmeriCorps Corps Member (2005-2007).
Sterling Law practices in the areas of Family Law, Immigration, Estate Planning, Probate, Civil Litigation, Real Estate, and Business...
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Larissa Waltman
Otsego County, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Collections and Real Estate
Wayne State University Law School
Waltman Law PLLC is centrally located in northern lower Michigan in the city of Gaylord. The primary areas of practice are Bankruptcy and Real Estate Transactions. I am also trained as an eldercaring coordinator and as a mediator in General Civil, Domestic Relations, Child Protection, Behavioral Health, and Elder matters.
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Russell B. Baugh
Charlevoix County, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 46 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Elder and Real Estate
Michigan State University
Working in Michigan since 1979 to understand and serve my corporate and individual clients in the areas of Estates & Trusts, Elder Law, Business and Contracts, Real Estate, and General Civil Law to develop cost effective solutions and strategies.
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Jane M. Gootee Nelson
Emmet County, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 44 years of experience
Estate Planning and Probate
St. Louis University School of Law
Indiana University undergraduate, JD cum laude from St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO. Indiana Deputy Attorney General for two years. The Dow Chemical Company for 25 years, serving as Assistant General Counsel for Financial Law, Assistant General Counsel for Litigation, and Deputy Director Global Ethics and Compliance. Joined the Petoskey firm of Stroup Erhart, PC, almost 20 years ago, now known as Nelson Forster & Stikovich, PC. Current practice area focuses on estate planning and administration. Martindale Hubbell Peer Rated A-V Preeminent. See: www.accesslaw.net
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Bridget Brown Powers
Emmet County, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 32 years of experience
Estate Planning, Appeals, Business and Real Estate
Michigan State University
Raised in Michigan and Florida, Attorney Powers maintains her private practice of law in Petoskey, Michigan, a resort community nestled along Lake Michigan's Little Traverse Bay. However, she handles matters throughout the State of Michigan and often works with out-of-state counsel. Attorney Powers practices in the areas of real property law, appellate law, business law, estate planning and probate and trust administration, and municipal law. Ms. Powers served as City Attorney for the City of Petoskey for several years and also wrote, implemented, and coordinated the Paralegal Program for North Central Michigan College, an associate degree program,...
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Stefan J. Scholl
Emmet County, MI Estate Planning Lawyer
Estate Planning, Business, Collections and Construction
University of Michigan Law School
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Jennifer Duitsman Coy
Otsego County, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 13 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce, Probate and Real Estate
Jennifer Duitsman Coy graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s degree in political science, and received her law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. She has been practicing law since early 2011. Her practice areas include estate planning, probate, real estate, and family law. Jennifer is also a trained mediator and volunteers with the 46th Circuit’s Legal Aid Divorce Clinic.
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John Patrick Mack
Emmet County, MI Estate Planning Attorney
Estate Planning and Real Estate
Webb F. Martin
Emmet County, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 54 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Probate and Real Estate
Wayne State University Law School
William R. Malow
Emmet County, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 45 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce, Family and Real Estate
Terri Lynn Winegarden
Emmet County, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 22 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder, Family and Probate
The University of Toledo College of Law
Donald J. Molosky
Emmet County, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business and Real Estate
Richard E. Joseph
Charlevoix County, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 37 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Probate and Tax
Michigan State University College of Law
W. Richard Smith
Emmet County, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 64 years of experience
Estate Planning and Business
Robert L. Hoffman
Charlevoix County, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 60 years of experience
James T. Ramer
Emmet County, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 49 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Civil Rights and Probate
Thomas M. Schraw
Charlevoix County, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 32 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Criminal and Divorce
Joel D. Wurster
Emmet County, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 31 years of experience
Estate Planning, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Probate
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
Prentiss M. Brown III
Mackinac County, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 52 years of experience
Estate Planning, Municipal and Real Estate
Dean D. Burns
Emmet County, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 57 years of experience
Estate Planning and Real Estate
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Aaron S. Coltrane
Roscommon County, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Estate Planning, Criminal, Family and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
I am a dedicated Attorney serving the great state of Michigan from Lansing to Traverse City, and all surrounding areas. I have a strong belief in our rights of life, liberty and freedom, as citizens of this great country, and I will do everything within my power to prevent my client's rights from being abridged. I specialize in the areas of Criminal Defense, Family Law, Personal Injury, No Fault, and civil litigation, but I devote myself to helping anyone in need, no matter the legal significance. I pride myself on providing personalized services and obtaining the best...
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Brandon S. Dornbusch
Grand Traverse County, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfEstate Planning, Elder, Probate 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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Michael J. Swogger
Grand Traverse County, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate 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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John Joseph Rizzo III
Grand Traverse County, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 26 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder, Military and Social Security Disability
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and Emory University School of Law
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Warren L. Wahl
Grand Traverse County, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Criminal, Family and Personal Injury
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
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Matthew Hanley
Grand Traverse County, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Health Care, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Santa Clara University School of Law
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Elizabeth McLachlan
Grand Traverse County, MI Estate Planning Attorney
Estate Planning and Business
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Elizabeth graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2020. While there, she was an Executive Article Editor for the Chicago-Kent Journal of Intellectual Property, interned in the legal departments of a national trade organization and Illinois’ top children’s hospital, and worked at law firms that focused on civil litigation and transportation law. Prior to law school Elizabeth earned degrees in Biochemistry and Biology from Ferris State University, where she participated in the biochemistry research lab and was president of the school’s chapter of the American Chemical Society.
After graduating, Elizabeth relocated to Traverse City and began her career as judicial assistant...
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Melissa Baumgartner Umulis
Grand Traverse County, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
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Mary Ann Wehr
Grand Traverse County, MI Estate Planning Attorney
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Janet M Mistele
Grand Traverse County, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Estate Planning, Animal, Criminal and Divorce
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Janet M. Mistele, J.D. is a member of the State Bar of Michigan
(1989), the United States District Court for the Western District of
Michigan (1991), and the North Carolina State Bar (2003). Ms.
Mistele earned her Juris Doctor degree, Magna Cum Laude, from the
Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where she was a member of the
National Trial Team, and earned American Jurisprudence Awards for
top honors in seven of her law school courses.
Upon graduation from law school in 1989, Ms. Mistele accepted a
position with the Michigan Court of Appeals in Lansing, Michigan as a
Prehearing Attorney,...
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Paul T. Jarboe
Grand Traverse County, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 42 years of experience
Estate Planning, Criminal, Family and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Paul Jarboe is an experienced and dedicated trial attorney with over 30 years of legal experience. Mr. Jarboe graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1982. Mr. Jarboe is a former prosecuting attorney, and has an extensive background in the areas of divorce, child custody, criminal defense and civil litigation, which includes State and Federal Criminal cases. Mr. Jarboe’s practice includes: Criminal Defense, Family Law, Personal Injury & Estate Planning.
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Troy B. Daniel
Roscommon County, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 28 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Consumer and Divorce
Michigan State University College of Law
Coming from a working class family, I worked numerous jobs on my way to become an attorney.
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W. Dane Carey
Crawford County, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 9 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Probate and Real Estate
Dane Carey primarily represents businesses and individuals in litigation and legal disputes.
Dane’s practice focuses on general civil litigation, commercial litigation, property litigation, shareholder and employment disputes, and real estate and water (riparian) law. He has significant experience in matters involving businesses, property, civil rights claims, and other complex civil matters. He represents clients throughout Michigan and in state and federal courts, as well as in the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals and U.S. Supreme Court.