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Christopher M. Brown

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 25 years

Elder law Lawyer at Belmont, MI
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Business, Estate Planning

2325 Belmont Center Drive NE, Suite C, Belmont, MI

About Christopher

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 200-425 per hour

Contingency

33%-33%

Pro bono

10 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 25 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2000

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Brown Law Firm

2325 Belmont Center Drive NE, Suite C, Belmont, MI, 49306

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Christopher M. Brown's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sean | May 2, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend

I have been an attorney for almost 20 years and have practiced in Grand Rapids in various capacities during that time. One thing has remained consistent and that is my recommendation of Chris Brown to anybody with a need, especially in the area of Estate Planning and Administration. He personally ser...ved my needs and those of at least half-dozen referrals over the years. I just made another referral recently. I've worked with a lot of attorneys of the years, Mr. Brown is one of the best.

Posted by Martha | April 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

satisfied client

Chris Brown is thoughtful, family centered and an expert in the area of estate planning. As a newly married couple, he took us through the entire process and explained everything and patiently answered all of our questions, He has taken care of our family for over 10 year. We are grateful for his wor...k and his great sense of humor. I have recommended Chris to close friends and they have had nothing but a positive experience!

Posted by Lisa | April 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Empathetic, Astute Atty for Family/Estate Planning

Estate planning is tough, but Chris Brown met my needs with an empathetic ear. This coupled with his knowledge of estate law gave me the representation I needed to create a solid foundation to protect both my assets, family and personal intentions upon my death. Also leveraged Brown's expertise in a...dopting a pre-nuptuial agreement that reflected the work I'd already done to protect my assets via the will and trusts that had been set in place. That consistency across each document has given me peace of mind to know that things are "buttoned up."

Posted by Kristi | March 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommend

It was a pleasure working with Chris for our estate planning. I highly recommend him to you and we continue to recommend him to dear friends. Every part of the process was communicated clearly and timely, well priced, well advised. It can be overwhelming to begin the process of estate planning, but w...e feel relief having worked with Chris and such gratitude for all he did to help us.

Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommend

I have used Chris for estate planning needs for the past 15 years. He promptly returns phone calls/-emails and provides options so that his client is able to make the best decision for his/her needs. Chris is also very efficient and economical with providing his services. The value of legal servic...es you get from Chris is a great bargain when compared to other attorneys in the marketplace. Chris cares for his clients' needs and is not an attorney who uses a "cookie cutter" approach when assisting with estate planning needs. I highly recommend his services to others in need of estate planning services.

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Christopher M. Brown's Lawyer Endorsements

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Allison Reuter

Estate planning lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is a former co-worker, entrusted adviser, and friend. He is an expert in his field and is readily available to provide advice and assistance when needed. It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I endorse Chris Brown."

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Kurt Graham

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Friend

"I have personally used Chris for my family's estate planning needs and have recommended his services to others, including other family members. I could have used other attorneys but chose Chris based on his honesty, subject matter expertise, and always being accessible."

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Grant Pecor

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When we needed someone to write our estate plan, we went to Chris Brown."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

2007

Distinguished Young Alumni, Michigan State University

Associations

State Bar of Michigan

Member

Grand Rapids Bar Association

Member

Catholic Lawyers Association

Member

Michigan Guardianship Association

Member

Education

2012

Grand Valley State University

Masters of Science in Taxation

1999

Michigan State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

Grand Valley State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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