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Estate planning Attorney | Oct 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Michelle is an excellent attorney and I would highly recommend her. She is professional and courteous, and always considerate of her clients. Above all, she is extremely knowledgeable in her area of practice. I often defer to her judgment when it comes to matters relating to wills, trusts, and estates and Medicaid planning."
Estate planning Attorney | Oct 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I've known Michelle through our affiliation with a national organization of estate planning attorneys that fosters professional excellence. Michelle is a compassionate and knowledgeable estate planning attorney. She cares about her clients and makes complicated estate planning concepts easy to understand. I endorse her as an exceptional estate planning attorney."
Estate planning Attorney | Oct 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Michelle and I are members of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, a prestigious national network of estate planning and elder law attorneys. She has shown her commitment to clients through her involvement with that organization and her continuous effort to better herself and her law firm. I would recommend Michelle to anyone in need of estate planning or elder law services."
Estate planning Attorney | Aug 24
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Michelle as a colleague in the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys (AAEPA). During that time I've come to appreciate her breadth of knowledge in, and commitment to, the areas in which we practice. I'm completely comfortable and confident when referring clients, family and friends to Michelle and her Team for estate planning."
Estate planning Attorney | Aug 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. We are both members in an estate planning attorney organization. She is a professional, informed and experienced estate planning attorney."
Unknown Attorney | Aug 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Michelle. I've known Michelle for several years through our affiliation in a national estate planning organization. She's a highly competent estate planning attorney and I highly recommend her."
Unknown Attorney | Aug 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Michelle is an excellent lawyer and is equipped to help you with your estate planning needs, including preparation of wills and trusts. I have had the pleasure of meeting with Michelle over the years and can attest to her strong character and work ethic. Put Michelle to work for you. You will be glad you did"