Chris Godfrey

Chris Godfrey

also known as Christopher James Godfrey

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 32 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Mishawaka, IN
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate ... +2 more

215 Red Coach Drive, Mishawaka, IN

About Chris

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Elder Law 30%

We assist in helping our clients, find, get, and pay for good care while protecting their assets to the great possible extent.

12 years

30%
Estate Planning 30%

Our proactive approach to estate planning helps our clients age with grace and confidence.

33 years

30%
Probate 20%

Quick and smooth transitions.

33 years

20%
Trusts 10%

Our proactive approach to estate planning helps our clients age with grace and confidence.

33 years

10%
Wills and Living Wills 10%

Our proactive approach to estate planning helps our clients age with grace and confidence.

33 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 32 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 1993

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Godfrey Law Offices

215 Red Coach Drive, Mishawaka, IN, 46545

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Chris Godfrey's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Emily | November 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Long-term planning for the future

Chris has been wonderful in helping my husband and I plan for our future. We are a very young family, and some of the topics we have discussed are things that my husband and I hadn't really thought about, but are very important to consider. Chris has been very informative and educational, especially ...since this is the first time we are learning about some of the legal documents and terms. I feel much more confident knowing that our medical care, kids, and finances will be taken care of according to our wishes should the worst happen to my husband or me.

Posted by Jeff | November 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Godfrey Law Offices

Attorney Chris Godfrey has been fully engaged with us by being a thoughtful listener, providing thorough and meaningful legal advice supported by documentation. My family is grateful and secure.

Posted by Gary | December 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Chris Godfrey review

We utilized Chris to set up our estate plan. Chris did an excellent job on all facets of the procedure. He was well versed on all the intricacies involved, and explained all our options in a very clear and understandable fashion. Chris' pleasant demeanor made what can be a difficult process quite e...asy. I believe Chris' attributes of honesty, integrity, knowledge and his general personality create a winning combination perfectly suited for the task at hand, and I highly recommend him. Gary DDS

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Chris Godfrey's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Johnson

Unknown lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Chris and I are fellow members of the Life Care Planning Law Firms Association and I have had the opportunity to collaborate with him on numerous occasions. He is extremely insightful, knowledgeable and forward looking. He is a pleasure to work with and has a passion for what he does. If you are a potential client and have elder law and estate planning questions, you have found your attorney."

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Shawn Ryan

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Chris is very thorough and knowledgeable, and has a great process for working with clients. We have worked together on numerous matters and I always find him to be knowledgable and professional, providing good value for his clients."

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Matthew Piwowar

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of knowing Chris since 2013 as a member of the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys. Through our collaboration in this professional organization I have had the opportunity to see Chris’ dedication to his clients and to his estate planning practice. I have found Chris to be a very knowledgeable and detailed estate planning attorney. More importantly, he is truly dedicated to his community and he truly enjoys helping his clients and their families."

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Matthew Ferri

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've known Chris for several years now and have found him to be an excellent person and attorney. I highly recommend his Sideline to Sideline Planning Process and approach to estate planning."

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Paul Grant

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Chris as a peer and friend for 6 years and can confidently tell you that you cannot find a more conscience attorney that will devote himself to you and your family. Chris has a unique approach that ensures a family plan is realized in an efficient and effective manner. He is far more than just a document producer, as most attorneys, but he is genuinely interested in his clients’ plan’s success. He has a maintenance program that ensures a plan will be continually updated and educates the entire family. If you are seeking an attorney that will serve you and your family to completion then absolutely use Chris Godfrey."

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Curt Ferguson

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Other

"Chris is one of my favorite colleagues. Having known him for many years as a fellow estate planning practitioner, my respect and appreciation for him just continue to grow. "Sideline to sideline" is such a great description of his caring, thorough, systematic, counseling-oriented approach to estate plans that will accomplish all of your family and business goals, in the most thorough, yet cost effective, manner possible. Whenever I hear of someone (such as a friend or relative of one of my clients) who needs an estate or business planning attorney in northern Indiana, Chris Godfrey is my hands-down recommendation, and I have 100% confidence that they will be extremely well-served."

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Matthew Piwowar

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Matthew Ferri

Estate planning lawyer

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Justin Dituri

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2003

Alumni Man of the Year, New York Giants

1986

All-Pro, NFL Films

1986

Super Bowl Champion, National Football League

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Owner, Godfrey Law Offices

1994 - 1995

Sports and Entertainment Law, Notre Dame Law School

1992 - 2016

President, Life Athletes, Inc.

1992 - 1992

Legal Intern, U.S. Department Of Health & Human Service, Office Of Inspector General

1985 - 1985

Corporate Financing, First Fidelity Bancorporation & First Union

1980 - 1989

Player, Professional Football

Associations

2018 - Present

ElderCounsel

Member

2018 - Present

Life Care Planning Law Firms Association

Member

2011 - Present

Michiana Institute for Successful Aging

Member, Advisor

1993 - Present

St. Joseph County Bar Association

Member

2014 - 2017

Sudden Money Institute

Member

1995 - 2019

National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys

Member

Education

1993

Notre Dame Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

B.G.S.

Speaking Engagements

2019

Successful Aging Expo

Planning with Advance Directives

2015

Are your financial and legal plans integrated?

Retirement and Estate Plan Integration

2014

Insurance Agents Regional Convention

Estate Planning

2003

NCEA Annual Convention

Where do you live?

Publications

1999

Life Athletes Press That's Where I Live: A Guide to Good Relationships

Languages

English

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