Steven Michael Balkema

Steven Michael Balkema

5.0
Rating: 6.2

Licensed for 6 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Big Rapids, MI
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Real Estate, Elder Law

218 Maple St Ste A, Big Rapids, MI

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 6 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2019

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Jordan Balkema Elder Law Center

218 Maple St Ste A, Big Rapids, MI, 49307-1806

Jordan Balkema Elder Law Center

117 N Mitchell, Suite 3, Cadillac, MI, 49601

Jordan Balkema Elder Law Center

1760 Forest Ridge Drive, Suite A, Traverse City, MI, 49686

Jordan Balkema Elder Law Center

1684 S Otsego Avenue, Gaylord, MI, 49735

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Steven Michael Balkema's Reviews

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Posted by Carla | October 13, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

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Thorough

At this point I’ve met w/Steve and he gave thorough advice. We will proceed using him with our needs here in Cadillac. He went above and beyond to help during consultation.

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Kristyna Nunzio

Elder law lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Balkema is one of the smartest attorneys I've ever met- he knows the Probate Code by heart! He's extremely honest, ethical, and trustworthy. Additionally, he is extremely hard-working."

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Experience

Rating:  6.2 (Good)

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Associate Attorney, Jordan Balkema Elder Law Center

2019 - 2019

Law Clerk, Westshore Law

2018 - 2019

Teaching Assistant - Wills, Trusts, and Estates, Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School

2018 - 2018

Legal Intern, Sixty Plus Elderlaw Clinic

2017 - 2018

Teaching Assistant - Criminal Procedure, Western Michigan Univerity Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Education

2019

Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2014

Ferris State University

Bachelor of Arts in Communication

2014

Ferris Stat University

Bachelor of Arts in History

Languages

English

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