$ 250-250 per hour
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.
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3140 Division Ave. SW, Suite A, Grandville, MI, 49418
53 Client Reviews
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Posted by Katie | July 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Fantastic Estate Planning Attorney
Mike was so helpful to us in handling our estate planning. The process was so organized, smooth, and easy to complete. He and his staff were so attentive to every detail to make the process easy on us! Mike is personable, knowledgable, and professional, and put us completely at ease as we talked a...
Posted by Bill | February 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Excellent Estate Plan with a caring approach.
My wife and I met Mike at two DFCU Financial seminars which he presented. Mike is very personable with a disciplined eye for detail. Mike has been great answering our questions and advising us on the pros and cons of some specifics we had asked for. We have already recommended Mike. Having our estat...
Posted by Jeff | February 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Estate Planning Made Easy
From the first email I sent to Mike to the last meeting we had together, the process of planning my estate was clear and easy. Mike (and his team) communicated clearly and walked us through every step of the process. I was referred to Mike by a work colleague and will continue to refer friends, fam...
Posted by John | April 03, 2015 | Trusts
Great service, great results
Mike was very helpful in helping our family start our trust. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking to start a trust. He provided vital information and assistance in ensuring we are protected.
Posted by Danielle | March 10, 2015 | Estate Planning
Excellent Experience in Estate Planning
I had been hesitant to plan my will/estate for years because I didn't want to think about the subject matter. But a recent hospital visit and the fact that I had not made any firm decisions in that regard made me act sooner than later. I knew Mike as a fellow alum of Grand Valley State University and...
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Mike's combines first rate estate planning skills with an understanding of what matters most to families."
"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."
"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."
"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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2015
Rising Star - Estate Planning & Probate, Michigan Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star - Estate Planning & Probate, Michigan Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star - Estate Planning & Probate, Michigan Super Lawyers
2011
Certificate in Probate and Estate Planning, Institute of Continuing Legal Education
2011
Commentator Attorney, Institute of Continuing Legal Education
2007
Magna Cum Laude, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
2005
Honors Scholarship, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
1998
Faculty Academic Scholarship, Grand Valley State University
2018 - Present
Attorney, Baar & Lichterman, PLLC
2013 - 2018
Attorney, Bolhouse, Baar & Hofstee, P.C.
2009 - 2013
Attorney / Member, Lichterman Law, PLC
2006 - 2009
Vice President & Asst. Counsel, Peninsular Leasing, Inc.
2015 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Probate and Estate Planning SectionCouncil Member
2010 - Present
Wealth CounselMember
2009 - Present
West Michigan Estate Planning CouncilMember
2006 - Present
Grand Rapids Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2013
Southeast Ottawa Community FoundationBoard Member
2011 - 2015
Family Hope FoundationBoard Member
2009 - 2012
Grand Rapids Young ProfessionalsMember
2009 - 2017
Grandville RotaryMember
2007
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2002
Bachelor of Business Administration
2015
Estate Planning for Digital Assets
2009
Estate Planning: Showing Your Family How Much You Care
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