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Carri M Briseno
Lake City, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 11 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce, Family and Landlord Tenant
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Mark R. Mitchell
Cadillac, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Collections and Criminal Defense
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Nathan Piwowarski
Cadillac, MI Estate Planning Attorney
Estate Planning, Business, Elder and Municipal
Nathan Piwowarski is a shareholder and attorney at McCurdy Wotila & Porteous, a law firm that serves northern lower Michigan. Nathan's practice includes estate planning, small business transactions, and municipal law.
Nathan earned his B.A. degree in 2002 from Albion College, Summa Cum Laude. He then worked on the campaign and in the legislative office of State Senator Michelle McManus. As an aide to Senator McManus, Nathan was responsible for policy areas ranging from local economic development to natural resource and environmental quality regulation.
Nathan earned his J.D. degree in 2007 from the Michigan State University College of Law,...
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Aaron S. Coltrane
Roscommon, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, 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
Traverse City, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate 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
Traverse City, 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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Robert J. Gavin
Stanwood, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 15 years of experience
11313 Troon Drive
Stanwood, MI 49346
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Municipal and Real Estate
DePaul College of Law
Robert Gavin is the Senior Associate at Shifman & Carlson, P.C. He has been practicing law since 2008, and was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2015, 2018, and 2019. He was also listed by DBusiness Magazine as a Top Lawyer in the Metro Detroit Area for Public Finance Law in both 2014, 2017, and 2018.
Rob brings a wide variety of skills and a diverse background to bear for his clients, including his experience with contract negotiation, employee issues, construction issues. Rob's undergraduate degree is in engineering, which has also been useful to clients during construction issues and in...
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Lea Ann Sterling
Traverse City, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 44 years of experience
(877) 221-7628
13919 S. West Bay Shore Drive
Suite 209
Traverse City, MI 49684
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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Warren L. Wahl
Traverse City, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Criminal Defense, Family and Personal Injury
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
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Jonathan Christopher Tomaso
Traverse City, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 9 years of experience
(877) 221-7628
13919 S. West Bay Shore Drive
Suite 209
Traverse City, MI 49684
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Criminal Defense, 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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Lesley Hoenig
Mount Pleasant, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and Probate
Northern Illinois University College of Law
I am an attorney licensed to practice in Michigan, Illinois and Minnesota. I primarily practice in bankruptcy, foreclosure, real estate, estate planning and probate.
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Steven C. Benson
Reed City, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Estate Planning, Criminal Defense and Domestic Violence
University of Tennessee - Knoxville and Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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John Joseph Rizzo III
Traverse City, 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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Matthew Hanley
Traverse City, 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
Traverse City, 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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T.J. Pierce
Mount Pleasant, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 3 years of experience
(989) 317-3989
108 S. University Avenue
Suite 1
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Elder, Family and Probate
T.J. was born and raised in Central Michigan, where he lives with his wife and three children. He is a proud Michigander, who was raised in a blue collar family and taught from the beginning the importance of hard work and giving back to the community. T.J. is a life member of the VFW, Military Order of Purple Heart and sits on the board of directors of a local non-profit organization. Shortly after graduating high school, T.J. enlisted in the Army where he would serve for nearly 11 years, retiring as a Staff Sergeant. Some of the more notable highlights...
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Paul T. Jarboe
Traverse City, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 43 years of experience
Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, 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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Wendy K. Bailey
Traverse City, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 20 years of experience
(888) 529-2259
13300 S. West Bay Shore Drive, Suite A5
Traverse City, MI 49684
Estate Planning, Divorce, Family and Immigration
Wayne State University Law School
Practice Areas: Immigration Law, Social Security Disability, Family Law, Estate Planning Admissions: Michigan, 2004 U.S. District Court, Eastern District, 2005 U.S. District Court, Western District, 2005 Law School: Wayne State University, J.D., 2004 Utrecht University, The Netherlands, exchange student, 2003 College: Eastern Michigan University, B.A., cum laude, 1998 La Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, México, exchange student, 1998
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R. Todd Balkema
Big Rapids, MI Estate Planning Lawyer
Estate Planning, Elder and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Melissa Baumgartner Umulis
Traverse City, 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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Janet M Mistele
Traverse City, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Estate Planning, Animal, Criminal Defense 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
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W. Dane Carey
Grayling, 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.
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David T. McAndrew
Harrison, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Elder and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
David T. McAndrew, Attorney at Law, PLLC, was licensed in Michigan in 1998 and admitted to practice in Federal Courts. David McAndrew can assist you in stopping the harassment, the late night phone calls, wage garnishments, lawsuits, judgments, and the aggressive debt collection techniques used by many debt collectors. He will work directly with you to determine the best course of action for your individual situation.
David T. McAndrew is a member of the following:
Michigan Bar Association
Federal Bar Association, Eastern District of Michigan
Federal Bar Association, Western District of Michigan
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Troy B. Daniel
Roscommon, 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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Jan Geht
Traverse City, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Tax and White Collar Crime
Mr. Geht is an attorney with extensive public and private sector experience. After clerking for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, Mr. Geht joined a top law firm in Washington, D.C., where his practice included accountant malpractice litigation, environmental litigation, and labor and employment law. Until he moved to Traverse City in October of 2012, Mr. Geht served for five years as a Trial Attorney with the Tax Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. He received several awards from the Department of Justice and from the Internal Revenue Service for his...
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Mary Ann Wehr
Traverse City, MI Estate Planning Attorney
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John A. Macneal
Traverse City, MI Estate Planning Attorney
Estate Planning, Business and Real Estate
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J. David Kerr
Mt Pleasant, MI Estate Planning Attorney
Estate Planning, Business, Civil Rights and Elder
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Susan Haut
big rapids, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 39 years of experience
Estate Planning, Divorce and Family
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Paul A. Hubbell
Traverse City, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 39 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business, Criminal Defense and Probate
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Todd Bailey
Traverse City, MI Estate Planning Attorney
(888) 529-2259
13300 S. West Bay Shore Dr., Suite A5
Traverse City, MI 49684
Estate Planning, Maritime, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability
Todd Bailey is a general practitioner who represents individuals and businesses with their legal needs. While Todd is physically located in Traverse City, he has clients in other areas of Northern Michigan, the State of Michigan, and other states in the country who have legal needs in Michigan. In addition, Todd's practice in Maritime law may also involve his involvement in federal courts throughout the country. Todd is able to represent clients who are located outside the Traverse City area due to his availability by telephone, fax, mail, and email.
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Darryl T. Johnson
TRAVERSE CITY, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 33 years of experience
Estate Planning, Administrative, Business and Real Estate
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Charles R. Frazier
Midland, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Estate Planning, Business and Tax
University of Alabama School of Law and University of Tennessee College of Law
Mr. Frazier is a highly skilled attorney licensed to practice law in Tennessee, Michigan, and Texas. At Frazier Law, a tax resolution and estate planning firm, we are dedicated to providing effective representation and counsel. We aim to simplify the complex rules surrounding death and taxes, eliminating fear, anxiety, and confusion. We help clients understand their estate planning or tax concerns and guide them to solutions and peace of mind.
We empower clients with knowledge and clarity, relieving tax debt without exploiting their fears. Our commitment to honesty and professionalism ensures we deliver on our promises with clear communication, providing peace...
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Travis I. Dafoe
Frankenmuth, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 15 years of experience
Estate Planning, Elder, Probate and Real Estate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
I enjoy the interaction with people where I can explain something that may seem complex in a way that helps them understand. As a former teacher, I do enjoy those ah-ha moments where things click. I enjoy talking with clients and getting to know them and their situation, so that I can find the best possible solutions for their needs. I believe that effective estate planning is a critical component of my client’s life planning.
I believe that family fights over inheritance are unnecessary and wasteful. Families achieve better outcomes through planning rather than fighting. While it is...
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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 ConsultationEstate 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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John Ceci
Petoskey, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate 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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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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Matthew Piwowar
Grandville, MI Estate Planning Attorney with 34 years of experience
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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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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Robert Banner
Boyne City, MI Estate Planning Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Estate Planning, DUI & DWI, 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.