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Brent T. Geers
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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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.
Practice Areas
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
- Elder Law
Fees
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Free Consultation
Free consultations are available by phone only. I apply all other consultation fees toward subsequent fees for legal services. -
Credit Cards Accepted
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Contingent Fees
Blended contingency fee involves a reduced hourly fee and approximately 15% of the judgment amount. -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
A reduced rate schedule is available to veterans with demonstrated income below 400% of the federal poverty line. A discount is always available to K-12 teachers and support staff, law enforcement personnel, and veterans whose income exceeds 400% of the federal poverty line.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Michigan
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Adjunct Professor
- Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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- Adjunct professor of estate planning.
- Counselor & Attorney
- Geers Law, PLC
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Education
- Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
- J.D. (2012) | Legal Education
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- Honors: Deans List
- Activities: Cooley Veterans Club
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- University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
- B.A. (2001) | American Culture
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- Activities: Resident Advisor
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Professional Associations
- State Bar of Michigan  # P75904
- Member
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- Grand Rapids Bar Association
- Member
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- Activities: Criminal Law Section
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Speaking Engagements
- Life Essentials Workshop, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Urban Core Collective
Certifications
- Accredited Attorney
- Veterans Affairs
Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Geers Law
Legal Answers
1985 Questions Answered
- Q. Can I be trespassed from Bronson Methodist hospital legally. I found a bottle of profolol and mom was conscious but...
- A: You absolutely may be trespassed from the hospital. If you have care concerns, those perhaps should be addressed as Mr. Selik suggests, or you may need to get other doctors involved to facilitate movement to a different facility. You will always lose the battle between you and hospital security. A hospital can ask anyone to leave the premises.
- Q. How do I get my kids back after I went to jail an lost them
- A: Too broad of question to answer effectively. Did you go to jail, prison, or both? How long? Were your parental rights terminated, or was custody just changed to the other parent? If your parental rights were not terminated, you have an uphill climb, but you'll want to work with an attorney to file appropriate custody or parenting time motions. If your parental rights were terminated and you are outside of the appeal period, you are without recourse.
- Q. My son and his ex are having issues about their daughters Dr. The mother agreed to a pediatrician and 4 months later cal
- A: Your son has the same rights as the mother. Both parents should be informed of all doctors appointments. When it comes to contrary forms of treatment, that's when things get hairy. Ultimately, a motion may need to be filed so the court can order a particular doctor, or in extreme cases, one parent would be determined to have sole legal custody.
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