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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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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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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.
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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
John M. Van Elk
Allegan, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 29 years of experience
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Family
David F. Kiel
Allegan, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 35 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Criminal and Divorce
Gregory Hale
Allegan, MI Estate Planning Lawyer
Estate Planning, Criminal, Divorce and Elder
Theresa J. Cypher
Paw Paw, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 25 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce, Family and Immigration
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Kent Wood II
Grand Rapids, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 17 years of experience
(616) 591-0090
5088 Corporate Exchange BLVD
Suite 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfEstate Planning, Divorce, Elder and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and Michigan State University
My mission is to assist clients in making informed and educated decisions with no false representation, and to provide realistic expectations for their outcomes. Over the course of the last several years, I have represented thousands of clients, handled multi-million dollar trusts, and provided pro-bono work for select local residents in need.
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Michael Lichterman
Grand Rapids, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 17 years of experience
Estate Planning and Business
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
A relationship approach to providing peace of mind for your family and your business. That says it all. At Lichterman Law, PLC we strive to provide families and businesses with access to their own personal lawyer. We call it the Lichterman Law Difference. It is my passion to help families and businesses make the best decisions possible throughout their lifetime or existence. We provide all services on a flat-fee only basis, agreed to in advance so there are no surprises. We want you to know you can call us any time without getting charged...
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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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Matthew Piwowar
Hudsonville, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 34 years of experience
(855) 750-8787
3185 Corporate Grove Dr., Suite C
Hudsonville, MI 49426
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business and Probate
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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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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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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Kelly Lambert
GRAND RAPIDS, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Criminal, DUI and Probate
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
KELLY G. LAMBERT was born in Omaha, Nebraska and graduated from Ottawa Hills High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1981. In 1985, he received his Bachelor of Arts in international relations from Michigan State University where he was a National Merit Scholar. In December 1988, he received his law degree from University of Michigan Law School, where he was the recipient of the Wolverine State Bar Association Scholarship. In 1989 he was licensed to practice law in New York. In 1990 he was admitted to practice law in Michigan. He was admitted to practice...
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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.
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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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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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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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Geoffrey A. Haveman
Zeeland, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy and Business
University of Michigan Law School
Geoffrey has been practicing law in western Michigan now — and previously in the Detroit metro area (and beyond) — since 2005. In that time, he has consulted thousands of clients, and took part in many bankruptcy cases (both Chapter 7 and 13) for individuals and small businesses and helped numerous individuals and small businesses with all their legal needs. In addition, Geoff has volunteered at Freedom House Detroit practicing immigration and asylum law, teaches test preparation classes, and tutors students for standardized tests.
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Kent Bieberich
Battle Creek, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate 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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Kevin P Sutherland
Grand Rapids, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Criminal and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
I live in the world of ideas and strategic planning. I value intelligence, knowledge, and competence, I have high standards in these regards, which I continuously strive to fulfill. I can objectively see the reality of a situation, and I’m adaptable enough to change things which aren’t working well. I am a strategist – always scanning available ideas and concepts and weighing them against my current strategy, to plan for every credible contingency. I am ready to work for you.
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L. Allen Heneveld
Grand Rapids, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Probate 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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Brent T. Geers
Grand Rapids, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Appeals, Elder and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Brent Geers specializes in helping people empower those they trust and provide for those they love. Brent has been an attorney since 2012, working with individuals and families to marshal their time, talent, and treasurer for the benefit of their children, family, and community. He is a Grand Rapids Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” honoree, and currently operates his own practice, Geers Law. Brent is married to an educator, who employs his services as a chaperon for various school functions. He is also his daughter’s father – a girl who will become a president, not a princess.
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Theodore J Westbrook
Grand Rapids, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(616) 888-3130
Centennial Plaza, Suite 205
2851 Charlevoix Dr. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Business
Michigan State University
My practice is concentrated in four principal areas: consumer rights, lender liability, estate planning, and probate litigation. In the field of consumer rights, I have represented individuals and classes in litigation under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Truth in Lending Act and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act. Most frequently my clients are individuals or businesses pursuing or defending their legal rights against banks, financial institutions, mortgage servicers and other large corporations.
Westbrook Law PLLC also provides services to clients in the areas of estate planning and probate and trust administration...
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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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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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Christopher James Acklin
Wyoming, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Divorce and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Christopher has lived in Grand Rapids since 1st grade, He graduated from City High School, and then moved on to Grand Valley State University, where he met his wife, Devon. After receiving his Bachelor's in English and Political Science, Christopher moved on to complete his legal education at Thomas M. cooley Law School, and was admitted to the bar in 2011.
His practice at The Grand Rapids Law Group handles criminal defense, divorce & child custody, business law, drunk driving defense, social security & disability, and other legal matters.
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Joseph Grzybowski
Grand Rapids, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Divorce, Family and Juvenile
Wayne State University Law School
Joe has been practicing law for over 20 years. He serves the greater Grand Rapids area and has worked with the majority of the courts in Kent and the surrounding counties. He is well known to other attorneys in the area and has a positive working relationship with court officers and law enforcement agencies.
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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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Roger G Cotner
Grand Haven, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Elder and Tax
University of Richmond School of Law
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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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Daniel J Goeman
Zeeland, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder, Family and Probate
Valparaiso University School of Law
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Audra R McClure
Grand Rapids, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Criminal, Divorce and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
I pride myself in communicating well with clients and always keeping their familes' best interests in mind.
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Catherine Hodge Jacobs
Ada, MI Estate Planning Attorney
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Elder
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Beth A. Striegle
Grand Rapids, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Family, Probate and Real Estate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Beth A. Striegle grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan. After graduating from West Catholic High School, she attended Ferris State University where she obtained an Associate’s Degree in Commercial Art. Prior to attending law school, she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Calvin College where she graduated with honors. While attending Thomas Cooley Law School she raised two young boys. Beth completed her law school internship at the Sixty-Plus Elder Law Clinic. She considers the experience she gained while working for the clinic to be very valuable because it gave her a better understanding of the various issues...
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S. Christopher Hunter
Grand Rapids, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 18 years of experience
(616) 719-2467
125 Ottawa Avenue, NW, Suite 245
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Estate Planning, Elder, Probate and Social Security Disability
University of Maine - School of Law
S. Christopher Hunter is the founding member of Hunter Law Offices, PLLC. Prior to opening his own practice, Mr. Hunter was an associate attorney with Garrison Lawhouse, PC in Dearborn, Michigan, served as a staff attorney at the Elder Law and Advocacy Center, and most recently managed and supervised the Great Lakes Legal – Elder Law Division’s reduced-fee program. Mr. Hunter focuses his practice in the areas of Elder Law, Long Term Care Planning, Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts, Guardianship/Conservatorships, and Social Security Disability. Mr. Hunter graduated from the University of Maine School of Law with a...
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Lawrence Wilson
Ada, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Probate and Tax
The University of Toledo College of Law
Born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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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