Michael Thomas Bryan

Michael Thomas Bryan

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

Elder law Lawyer at Zanesville, OH
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning

59 N 4th St, Po Box 488, Zanesville, OH

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 24 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Stubbins, Watson, Bryan & Witucky Co., LPA

59 N 4th St, Po Box 488, Zanesville, OH, 43701-3409

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Michael Thomas Bryan's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by Terri | December 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Positive Experience

My experience with Attorney Bryan was a positive one. His firm made things that I needed to get done very seamless.

Posted by William | July 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Peace of Mind

As I sat down with Mike Bryan the first time, I felt as if I had the weight of the world on my shoulders (brought on by an "ederly problem" within my family). As he explained the legalities of my problem and what we could accomplish using these legalities, the weight lifted. From that point on Mike... and his team took over and handled our case. They added value, especially "peace of mind" to not only myself, but my wife and children. We plan to continue our relationship with Mike Bryan for the good of our family. Thank you for this opportunity to express our true feelings.

Michael Bryan

Replied last August 12, 2025

Thanks very much Bill! It is our pleasure to help you and your family.

Posted by Linda | December 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney

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Michael T Bryan

Attorney Michael T Bryan was very helpful and informative regarding setting up an Irrevocable Trust for me.

Posted by Lisa | August 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Knowledgeable and thorough!

Attorney Mike Bryan handled my parents’ estate planning after our mother passed away from Alzheimer’s Dementia, having resided in a long-term care facility. Our father requires long term care as well as he suffers with the same illness. Mike was very knowledgeable and caring along with his case ...manager, Courtney, as they guided us through the process. I highly recommend Mike to anyone seeking an attorney for elder care law needs or estate planning.

Michael Bryan

Replied last August 27, 2021

Thanks very much Lisa! We were happy to help your family throughout the process.

Posted by Robert S. | January 9, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very knowledgeable and cared about my parents

We had originally talk the Mike about setting up estate planning for both my dad and mom several years ago. But during the process things progressed quickly with my dad and was not able to complete the whole process due to his passing. After some time passed my sister's and I got with Mike again to g...et Veterans Benefits for my mom to help pay for her rising health care. Dealing with Mike and Courtney was very easy. They truly care about my mom and family. Our mom started slipping into dementia/Alzheimer's and she ended up in a facility. The veterans benefits really helped and is still helping pay for our mothers care. We are grateful for the work that Mike and Courtney done for our mother. I would highly recommend them to anyone that was or is in the same position that we were. Thanks for all your hard and thorough work!

Michael Bryan

Replied last March 2, 2021

Thanks very much Robert for the kind words. It was our pleasure to help your family!

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Michael Thomas Bryan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Edward Littlejohn

Elder law lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Mike at a legal conference. I knew that he was the right lawyer for older clients. We immediately began discussing different ways that we could both better serve our clients. Mike is a "go to guy" for Elder Law."

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James Koewler

Elder law lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Mike through the Ohio chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and through the state bar association. Mike has impressed me with his conscientiousness and his desire always to find better ways to serve his clients."

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Timothy Moore

Elder law lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mike helped a client and I out with a complex Veteran's and Medicaid Benefits problem. If you know someone who has concerns with how to pay for long-term care, do not hesitate to call Mike."

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Edward Littlejohn

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Brent Stubbins

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Certified Elder Law Attorney, National Elder Law Foundation

2024

Certified Speciallist - Elder Law, Ohio State Bar Association

2015

Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Patner, Stubbins, Watson & Bryan, Co., L.P.A.

Associations

2012 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

2007 - Present

Rotary Club of Zanesville Daybreak

Past President

2001 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

Muskingum County Bar Association

Past-President

Sample of Legal Cases

Medicaid compliant annuity issue

Medicaid approved

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Education

2001

Capital University

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Ohio State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2022

Worried about nursing home, assisted living or home health care costs?

Estate, Medicaid & Veterans Benefits Planning

2018

Worried about long term health care costs?

Estate Planning, Medicaid & Veterans Benefits

2018

Worried about home health care, assisted living or nursing home costs? Estate, Medicaid & Veterans Benefits Planning

2018

Estate, Medicaid and Veterans Benefits Presentation

Estate and Elder Law

2017

Worried about nursing home costs? Medicaid and Veterans Benefits Planning

2017

Worried about long term health care costs? Medicaid and Veterans Benefits

2017

Worried about home health care, assisted living or nursing home costs? Medicaid & Veterans Benefits

2017

Veterans Pension Planning Immersion Camp

Veterans Benefits

2017

Protecting Seniors: Anti-Fraud and Exploitation Forum: Dialogue with the Experts Protection of Seniors

2017

How you been postponing your estate planning? Estate Planning

2017

Have you been postponing your estate planning? Estate Planning

2016

Worried about home health, assisted living and nursing home costs?

Estate, Medicaid and Veterans Benefits Planning

2016

Worried about home health care, assisted living and nursing home costs?

Estate, Medicaid and Veterans Benefits Planning

2016

Have you been postponing your estate planning Estate Planning

2016

2016 Veterans Benefits updates Veterans Benefits

2016

2016 Medicaid program updates Medicaid Benefits

2015

Worried about long term health care costs?

Medicaid & Veterans Benefits

2015

Using Medicaid and Veterans Benefits to Help Pay for Long Term Health Care Costs Medicaid & Veterans Benefits Planning

2015

Medicaid and Veterans Benefits 7/21/15

Elder Law - Asset Protection Planning

2015

Long Term Care Planning - Medicaid and VA benefits

Elder Law

2015

How to use Medicaid and Veterans Benefits to help pay for long term care Elder Law

2014

Medicaid & Veterans Benefits - How these can help pay for long term care Estate, Medicaid & Veterans Benefits Planning

2014

Estate, Medicaid & Veterans Benefits Planning Elder Law

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Languages

English

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