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Michael G. Walsh

also known as MIKE WALSH - LAWYER, Michael G. Walsh & Associates, PLC
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  • Muskegon, MI
  • Licensed for 20 years
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About Michael

  I have a general practice of law that primarily involves trial practice for criminal, family, and probate matters throughout West Michigan. Because of the probate interest, I also am involved in Wills, Trusts, and other estate-planning devices. This often ties in with post-divorce planning.

  My entire career has been involved with legal matters - as an investigative journalist in Chicago and West Michigan, as an assistant prosecutor, and in private practice. I believe in hard work, digging for answers, and the relentless pursuit of what's right.

  My education came at Quincy University (BA), the University of Oklahoma (MA), and Cooley Law School (JD). I've also had benefit of numberous seminars such as a Knight Fellowship at the Universit of Maryland and a National Security Seminar at the U.S. Army War College.

  In my private life, I'm married to Pat, a high school teacher, and we have five adult children.

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Practice areas

OtherLitigationEstate planningProbateFamily
  1. Family: 50%

  2. Probate: 20%

  3. Estate planning: 15%

  4. Litigation: 10%

  1. Criminal defense: 5%

Languages spoken

English, German

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Mike Walsh - Lawyer PLC

8 W Walton Avenue
Muskegon, MI, 49440

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      MIActive And In Good Standing200004/21/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers126
      Legal guides2
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      Client RatingMartindale-Hubbell2016
      Advancement of JusticeState Bar of Michigan1998
      Investigative JournalismAssociated Press1997
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      AttorneyMG Walsh & Associates, PLC2001 - Present
      Adjunct ProfessorFerris State University2013 - 2014
      Adjunct ProfessorGrand Valley State University2001 - 2014
      Assistant ProsecutorNewaygo Co. Mich. Prosecutor's Office2000 - 2002
      InvestigatorNewhouse Newspapers/Muskegon Chronicle1985 - 2000
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      State Bar of MichiganRepresentative Assembly Member2006 - Present
      Federal Bar AssociationMember2001 - Present
      State Bar of MichiganMember2000 - Present
      Muskegon County Bar AssociationMember - Former President2000 - Present
      Foundation for Muskegon CountyMember2011 - 2012
      Publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      Muskegon Chronicle/Newhouse NewspapersInvestigative Journalism 1985-20012001
      Reader's Digest, Michigan HistoryFreelance Writer1998
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Quincy UniversityBA - Bachelor of ArtsN/A
      University of OklahomaMA - MastersN/A
      Thomas M. Cooley Law SchoolJD - Juris DoctorN/A
      University of Maryland, College ParkKnight Fellow SeminarN/A
      United States Army War CollegeNational Security SeminarN/A
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Service Club Middle/High School presentationiLaw for Students2014
      Annual Meeting, Muskegon Co. Bar AssociationAnnual Report to Members2012
      Muskegon County Law Day 2012Law in our lives2012
      Legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
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      Reviews

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      Review Michael Walsh

      A Simple Will

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      My wife and I hired Michael Walsh to help us write our will. He was very helpful, explaining in understandable terms all the various aspects of a will. He made excellent suggestions about aspects of the document we never even considered. He made sure that the final product reflected our wishes. We came away from the experience with a good will and a much better understanding of what we are comitted to.
      This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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      Excellent Divorce Attorney

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      Mike helped me with my divorce case, he fought hard and it turned out in my favor. He was responsive, knowledgeable, attentive, and he put up with my crap. Excellent attorney.

      Could not have done it with out him.

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      I recently went through a messy divorce ( aren't they all ) My ex took me back to court to overturn a spousal support order. With Mike's knowledge of the law and other cases like mine we won our case. Now to some this sounds trivial however to me I do not have to pay my ex a large portion of my income. Thanks Mike.

      Highly recommended

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      I've known Mike for about 14 years. During this time he has assisted me on numerous occasions with various legal matters. He sat up the Power of Attorney and Wills for my parents. He is very knowledgeable about Michigan's concealed carry law. He taught the legal portion of my CPL classes for many years. A year ago he helped me with an L.L.C. for a rental property. As I write this he is assisting me with settling a land contract. Several times he has taken my calls and given me advice over the phone at no charge. Mike is my go to guy for all my legal matters.

      Excellent Attorney

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      Mr. Walsh works with my agency in the Probate arena regarding adult guardianship and conservatorship cases. He is well respected in the community and a strong advocate for our vulnerable adults. He is very detail oriented and quick to respond in an emergency situation. Mr. Walsh has also represented my agency in a lawsuit against an organization that printed slanderous statements and procured a favorable settlement agreement. I would highly recommend Mr. Walsh for all of your legal needs.

      Highly Recommended Attorney

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      Mike Walsh is an excellent attorney. He is knowledgeable, trustworthy and very dependable. More important to me is that Mike is a great human being. His work ethic and compassion are applicable in his home life and his professional life and this makes him the perfect lawyer for me and my family. I strongly recommend Michael G. Walsh to anyone.

      Highly Recommended - Capable, Conscientious, Responsive

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      Mr. Walsh has been my attorney for several years, assisting me in a variety of situations. I have always found him to be approachable and responsive. Mr. Walsh has consistently handled my cases capably while always keeping my best interest at the forefront. I confidently recommend his services for anyone needing legal counsel.

      Trustworthy, competent, dependable

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      Mike Walsh has helped me and my family get the best legal result possible on many occasions; family law, traffic law and misdemeanor criminal law. He's proven himself capable and trustworthy. If you need a lawyer to advocate for YOU, call Mike Walsh.

      Review of attorney Michael G. Walsh

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      Our family utilized Michael Walsh's services on two different occasions. One was for drawing up a will and the accompanying documents and one was advice for my daughter on divorce and separation. In both instances, Mr. Walsh was flexible in meeting with us (once on a Sunday); he was knowledgeable and advised us in clear terms on how to proceed. I have worked professionally with many attorneys and found Mr. Walsh to be one of the most professional but down-to-earth. I would not hesitate to recommend him for any civil or criminal law issues that might arise.

      Legal Review

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      I live out of state and hired Mike for child custody. It was a long process and I did everything he advised and was getting results. The child turned out not to be mine. In the past according to State Law I still would of had to pay support. The law recently changed so I believe ours was one of the first in the State post law change. He made himself available to talk or email during our client lawyer relationship. I recommend Mike Walsh, he's knowledgable, professional and on your side!
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      Christian Krupp, Estate planning Attorney on Apr 2, 2015
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mike for years. He does a great job.

      Robert Alonzi, Family Attorney on Jan 8, 2015
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I endorse this lawyer. Mike is a down to earth professional who truly has his client's best interest in mind.

      Daniel Marchese, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 23, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      John O'Brien, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 4, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.

      Christian Lassen

      Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

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