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Christopher M. Brown

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 26 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

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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 26 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 Martha | April 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

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 Kristi | March 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

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 Tom S. | January 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Estate planning

With 2 minor children it was important for us to have a will and trust in-place. Chris walked us through and explained in simple terms what everything meant and why we needed certain things. He would draw from previous experiences with clients on what they did and why, in order to offer ideas or ad...ditional explanation. I would recommend Chris for estate planning needs

Posted by Angie and John Groth | May 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Excellent Attorney for Estate Planning!

Chris was recommended to us by our son, who has known him for many years. After our initial meeting, we felt very comfortable with Chris and hired him to do a Trust and Will for us. Anytime I had a question or concern, he returned my calls immediately and never made me feel like I was bothering him. ...Chris was extremely thorough, detailed and patient with us. We learned so much and felt totally at ease and in peace after the process was completed. John and I wholeheartedly recommend Chris to all of our family, friends and anyone looking for the best advisor around. His fees are very reasonable and he's always available to educate you and do what is best for your personal matters.

Posted by anonymous | May 08, 2015 | Estate Planning

Very Positive Experience

After interviewing multiple other attorneys from both large and small firms, I engaged the services Mr. Brown to create an estate plan to address very complex property succession issues on multiple pieces of waterfront property. The properties involved were purchased over 80 years ago and underwent a... staggering increase in value during that time. As a result, my family was confronted with significant tax concerns related to the succession of ownership, and faced with very real possibility of forced liquidation/sale due to both uncapping and (potentially) estate tax burdens. To address this concern, Mr. Brown created the requisite trust documents and associated documents (wills, powers of attorney, living wills, etc) ultimately ensuring my family’s (three generations worth) continued enjoyment of the properties, as well as the enjoyment of many future generations. Throughout the process, Mr. Brown was patient and took the time to explain to all parties involved the aspects of the plan he created, making sure the advantages and disadvantages were clearly understood. He facilitated uncomfortable conversation among family members, making sure all areas of concern were addressed. Additionally, he welcomed questions (sometimes the same question several times) as well as alternate suggestions/possibilities for addressing our concerns. Over the time frame during which I worked with Mr. Brown, several things were perfectly clear: (1) he wanted us to be informed about all of our options, (2) he wanted my entire family to be comfortable with ultimate direction, and (3) he wanted the plan he created to meet our objectives, and abate our concerns related to succession of the property. Moreover, while not a primary motivating factor, relative to the other attorneys/firms I interviewed, Mr. Brown provided exceptional value for the services rendered. I have since had a big-firm attorney review the plan Mr. Brown created for us, and the attorney not only said that it was a through and impressively comprehensive plan, he indicated that his firm would have charged 2.5 – 3 times more than charged by Mr. Brown. In short, Mr. Brown provided excellent service for a very good price. Based on my experience, I would not/do not hesitate to refer friends, family, or anyone interest in estate planning services to Mr. Brown.

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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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