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David L. Carrier

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Overview

Practice Areas

51% Elder Law
30 years, 1,500 cases
20% Estate Planning
30 years, 4,500 cases
20% Trusts
30 years, 4,500 cases
9% Probate
30 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (60 minutes), Pro Bono (5%), Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

5242 Plainfield Ave NE Suite C

Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Office: 616-361-8400
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5242 Plainfield Ave NE

Suite C

Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Office: 616-361-8400
View map | Edit this address

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Languages Spoken

English

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Since Grand Rapids Business Journal first began to keep records, I have helped more West Michigan families avoid nursing home poverty and face the future with... more

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Client Reviews

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2 reviews

“Very knowledgable and trustworthy”

Posted by: Mary, 2011-04-28 10 months ago.

Client Review: Mr. Carrier did an excellent job in resolving some tough issues to help my parents and my family. We are very grateful for his outstanding services.

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“My father picked David for a reason.”

Posted by: a Estate Planning client, 2009-08-18 over 2 years ago.

Client Review: Very professional and understanding when dealing with tough issues regarding elder care and estate issues.

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4 endorsements

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David's candid, thoughtful and knowledgeable responses to questions in this forum are a credit to the legal profession and a great resource for... more

Endorsement from lawyer: James Frederick , Livonia (MI), About 1 month ago

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Endorsement from lawyer: Christian Lassen , Philadelphia (PA), About 1 month ago

Résumé

License

29 years since David L. Carrier was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Massachusetts	Active	1982	01/29/2012
Michigan	Active And In Good Standing	1988	02/01/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Captain at U.S. Army Judge Advocate General (Jag) Corps	1983–1988

Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Georgetown University Law Center	Tax Law	Master of Laws, Taxation	1989
Boston University School of Law	Law	JD	1982

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Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Top Area Estate Planners - #2	Grand Rapids Business Journal	2010
Meritorious Service Medal; First Oak Leaf Cluster	US Army; Office of the Judge Advocate General	1988

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Member	National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys	1995-present
Member	Grand Rapids Bar Association	1988-present

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Contribution

Reputation Level 15

Answers:	910	Legal Answers
	32	Best Answers
	336	Answers marked as good
Guides:	5	Legal Guides
	0	Staff Picks

Cases

State vs Fox

Outcome: Benefits awarded - full retroactive award

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Free Report - Estate Recovery In Michigan	Report	2011

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Estate Planning	Estate Planning Essentials Workshop	2011