$ 205-425 per hour
Christopher James Topa
About Christopher
Practice Areas
16
Practice Areas
Tax
67%
19 years
Business
7%
19 years
Contracts and Agreements
5%
19 years
Estate Planning
4%
19 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
5%-30%
Pro bono
33 %
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Michigan for 19 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Advocatus Law Firm, PLC
6110 Abbot Road, Suite D, East Lansing, MI, 48823
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Christopher James Topa's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Corporate & Incorporation
Posted by anonymous | December 29, 2009 | Corporate & Incorporation
Great Experience
Mr. Topa worked very closely with us over the course of setting up our business. He navigated us though all the challenges from writing a business plan, setting up the legal entity, arranging financing with the bank, to navigating all the mess of forms to be filed with the state and federal governme...
Christopher James Topa's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Chris has his ear to the ground on new tax laws and the latest potential changes to the code. He has demonstrated a knack for the incredible detail required in this kind of work which is to be commended."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Christopher and I worked together on a case for which I directed one of my clients to him for. His skill set and expertise was effective in assisting the client and providing peace of mind for the client. At all times he was communicative and concerned about the best interests of the client."
Christopher Sevick
Real estate lawyer
Experience
Honors
2007
Recognition for Community Service, Internal Revenue Service - SPEC
2003
St. Thomas More Scholarship for Academic Achievement, Ave Maria School of Law
2000
Outstanding Professional Award, Indiana Wesleyan University fellow students
1993
Distinguished Service Key, Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Managing Member, Advocatus Law Firm, PLC
Associations
2003 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember, Former Chair of Student Section
2003 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Knights of Columbus4th Degree Knight, Former Chancellor and Warden
Education
2012
Wayne State University Law School
Legum Magister - Candidate
2006
Ave Maria School of Law
Juris Doctoris
2002
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
Master of Professional Accountancy
2000
Indiana Wesleyan University
Master of Business Administration
1993
Indiana University - Hutton Honors College
Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2009
How can a business entity protect an owner from personal liability.
Selection of Business Entities
Languages
English