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Michael G. Lichterman

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  • Grandville, MI
  • Licensed for 14 years
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About Michael

A relationship approach to providing peace of mind for your family and your business. That says it all. Michael Lichterman, Esq. strives to provide families and businesses with access to their own personal lawyer. It is my passion to help families and businesses make the best decisions possible throughout their lifetime or existence. And it my privilege to do so as part of the great legal team at Bolhouse, Baar & Lefere, P.C. 

I like to know my clients as people, not just clients. I consider it a privilege to have many client families as friends, not just clients.

In estate planning I work diligently to ensure that your wishes and hopes are followed and that your family members (including young children) are cared and provided for how you want. And I like to focus on "whole family wealth," not just your tangible assets. It's important to share and pass on your values, insights, stories and experiences too . . . that is what creating a legacy is all about.

For businesses I bring a unique background as a former VP of a local leasing company and a business undergraduate degree. I can walk alongside you and work towards your goals both from the practical and legal side.

Practice areas

  1. Estate planning: 70%

    Will, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Powers of Attorney for Healthcare, and Probate

    14 years

  2. Elder law: 15%

    12 years

  3. Probate: 10%

    14 years

  4. Business: 5%

    Business formation, governing documentation, contracts, leases, general counsel, sale, acquisition, collections, and any other issues that may come up in day-to-day business operations

    14 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

Baar & Lichterman, PLLC

3140 Division Ave. SW, Suite A
Grandville, MI, 49418

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
MIActive And In Good Standing200706/27/2022
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate Granted
Rising Star - Estate Planning & ProbateMichigan Super Lawyers2015
Rising Star - Estate Planning & ProbateMichigan Super Lawyers2014
Rising Star - Estate Planning & ProbateMichigan Super Lawyers2013
Certificate in Probate and Estate PlanningInstitute of Continuing Legal Education2011
Commentator AttorneyInstitute of Continuing Legal Education2011
Magna Cum LaudeThomas M. Cooley Law School2007
Honors ScholarshipThomas M. Cooley Law School2005
Faculty Academic ScholarshipGrand Valley State University1998
work experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyBaar & Lichterman, PLLC2018 - Present
AttorneyBolhouse, Baar & Hofstee, P.C.2013 - 2018
Attorney / MemberLichterman Law, PLC2009 - 2013
Vice President & Asst. CounselPeninsular Leasing, Inc.2006 - 2009
associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
State Bar of Michigan, Probate and Estate Planning SectionCouncil Member2015 - Present
Wealth CounselMember2010 - Present
West Michigan Estate Planning CouncilMember2009 - Present
Grand Rapids Bar AssociationMember2006 - Present
Southeast Ottawa Community FoundationBoard Member2011 - 2013
Family Hope FoundationBoard Member2011 - 2015
Grand Rapids Young ProfessionalsMember2009 - 2012
Grandville RotaryMember2009 - 2017
publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Michigan Estate Planning Blog - Lichterman Law, PLCNon-Tax Reasons for Estate Planning2011
Michigan Business Blog - Lichterman Law, PLCGreat Time to Start a New Business2009
Michigan Estate Planning Blog - Lichterman Law, PLCFamily Issues - You never know what may happen2009
Michigan Estate Planning Blog - Lichterman Law, PLCThe silver lining to depressed asset values2009
Aviation Law Blog - Lichterman Law, pLCSome hope for general aviation on emission standards2009
Michigan Estate Planning Blog - Lichterman Law, PLCEstate Planning for your Children’s Care (Guardianship)2009
education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Thomas M. Cooley Law SchoolJuris Doctor (J.D.)2007
Grand Valley State UniversityBachelor of Business Administration2002
speaking engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
55th Annual Probate & Estate Planning InstituteEstate Planning for Digital Assets2015
Estate Planning seminarEstate Planning: Showing Your Family How Much You Care2009

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Excellent Estate Plan with a caring approach.

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Lawyer Andrew Sterling Longcore

Andrew Longcore, Estate planning Attorney on Jun 30, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I have worked with Mike on a couple of different matters. He is easy to work with and really knows what he is doing. He also cares for his clients more than any attorney I know.

Lawyer Rania S. Combs

Rania Combs, Estate planning Attorney on Sep 9, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I became acquainted with Mike professionally through social media and reading articles on his blog. His articles about estate planning are always informative and highlight his commitment to educating his clients and making sure his clients' legal needs are met.

Lawyer Andrew Sterling Longcore

Andrew Longcore, Estate planning Attorney on Jun 30, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I have worked with Mike on a couple of different matters. He is easy to work with and really knows what he is doing. He also cares for his clients more than any attorney I know.

Lawyer Rania S. Combs

Rania Combs, Estate planning Attorney on Sep 9, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I became acquainted with Mike professionally through social media and reading articles on his blog. His articles about estate planning are always informative and highlight his commitment to educating his clients and making sure his clients' legal needs are met.

Lawyer Danielle G. Van Ess

Danielle Van Ess, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 28, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have had the pleasure of getting to know Mike professionally over the past four years or so. I am confident in his legal abilities and highly recommend his legal counseling and services for individuals, families, and businesses in his community.

Lawyer Eric J. Guerin

Eric Guerin, Estate planning Attorney on Dec 23, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mike's combines first rate estate planning skills with an understanding of what matters most to families.

Lawyer Christopher J. Berry

Christopher Berry, Estate planning Attorney on Sep 21, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have had the pleasure to interact with Michael on numerous occasions and am impressed with his passion for helping clients with their estate planning needs.

Lawyer Maura Susan Curran

Maura Curran, Estate planning Attorney on Aug 23, 2010
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I endorse this lawyer's work. Mike is a kind, caring individual and attorney - an asset required from an attorney when helping people plan today so their family is taken care of when you cannot be there.

Lawyer Ellen A. Victor

Ellen Victor, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 11, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Michael for some time through a national listserv we both belong to. Michael has shown himself to be very knowledgeable and is always quick to offer his insights to any lawyers who seek advice. He not only gets the job done, but cares about his clients. I would not hesitate to recommend Michael to folks in need of a Michigan lawyer to help with their aviation, estate planning or business needs.

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