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Born in Indiana and raised in South Dakota, I have lived in various locations throughout the United States, including Iowa, Nebraska, and Florida. I am a father of 4, an Estate attorney for over 40 years, a Sunday School Teacher, and history extraordinaire. I spend my spare time listening to radio shows, spending time with my wife Lori, and dog Winnie. I enjoy traveling to various locations to educate the public on Estate Planning, Syngenta Litigation, and Agriculture Risk Coverage County Program (ARC-CO). I am passionate about helping those in need with their Family, Elder Care, Business, and Farm Planning.
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Acquired: 1990
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2008
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1985
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2009
State: Iowa
Acquired: 1978
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2008
State: Nebraska
Acquired: 1975
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2008
103 E Main St, Greensburg, IN, 47240-2301
103 E. Main St., Greensburg, IN, 47240
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Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Medicaid & Medicare
Stay away!
We hired him to help with a medicaid application. We paid him 5K up front to do this. They neglected to explain how a community spouse was going to live and I walked away. He never offered to refund any of my money. I consulted with another Attorney and they suggested that I sue him with a malpr...
Posted by Jennifer | March 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Medicaid & Medicare
Medicaid & Nursing home assistance -- Thanks, Mike!
When my mother was in the hospital for a stroke, it became apparent that she would need to go into a nursing facility. We wanted her to be able to get the care she needed, but were struggling with it, financially, and she had already been denied Medicaid once, with the State saying she had resources....
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is very well-versed in estate planning and I've referred several clients to him. He handles matters efficiently and his client interactions have been top notch. Happy to provide an endorsement."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2009.
Reciprocal - Suspension issued in IL, 2009
updated on 02/23/2016This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in Illinois.
Reciprocal - Public Reprimand issued in NE, 2008
updated on 02/23/2016This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in Nebraska.
“Please see comments in the Indiana section. Additional documentation can be produced upon client's request as these cited reprimands were due to personal and uncontrollable life circumstances.”
Reciprocal - Suspension issued in IA, 2008
updated on 01/11/2016This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in Iowa.
“Please see comments in the Indiana section. Additional documentation can be produced upon client's request.”
Suspension issued in IN, 2008
updated on 01/07/2016This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
“In 2003, I bounced a single $65 check on my business account [not escrow], and I did not discover such for 4 months, due to broken ribs in an auto accident. All of this discipline was the result of that single event. The Carroll County Prosecutor refused to settle and insisted on a trial in 2007 in order to bring about the discipline listed in 2008. For more information, including actual court pleadings, see entries at http://www.in.gov/judiciary/files/atty-disc-2008-98s00-0708-di-329.pdf .”
Reciprocal - Reprimand issued in IA, 1996
updated on 02/23/2016This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in Iowa.
“Please see comments in the Indiana section. Additional documentation can be produced upon client's request.”
Reprimand issued in IL, 1996
updated on 03/15/2010Reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
1977
Fellow, Life Management Association
1976
Diploma, Life and Health Claims Association
1974
Associate Editor, Nebraska Law Review
2009 - Present
Attorney, Foster Estate Planning LLC
2011 - 2013
Estate & Financial Planning Consultant, The Wellington Group
2010 - 2011
Field Representative, Guardian Life Insurance & Park Avenue Securities Corp.
1986 - Present
American College of Financial ServicesChartered Life Underwriter
1986 - Present
American College of Financial ServicesCharted Financial Consultant
1978 - Present
Iowa State Bar AssociationMember
1978 - Present
Iowa Association of Trial LawyersMember
1977 - Present
Life Office Management AssociationFellow, Life Management Institute
1975 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1986 - 2000
College of Financial PlannersCertified Financial Planner
1974
JD - Juris Doctor
1972
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
1989
1986
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