$ 145-395 per hour
Douglas H. McPhail
About Douglas
Biography
Doug McPhail settled in western Michigan as boy when his late father accepted a pastorate in Muskegon.
Doug earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Mass Communications from Taylor University where he was active in student government leadership roles. After college, Doug enrolled at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law where he graduated with honors in 1988. Doug earned the American Jurisprudence Award for Academic Excellence in the area of professional responsibility and was published member of the University of Detroit Law Review.
While in law school, Doug served as a summer intern and law clerk for John W. Whitehead and the Rutherford Institute, a nationally recognized non-profit organization known for the defense of civil liberties.
After completing law school, Doug returned home to western Michigan and started his own law practice focused exclusively on estate planning and elder law issues.
Doug is a member of Lawyers With Purpose, Wealth Counsel, the Muskegon County Bar Association and the West Michigan Estate Planning Counsel.
In addition to his professional pursuits, Doug is an accomplished artist and the proud father of 3 talented sons: the oldest, Cameron, is an officer in the U.S. Army Infantry; Thomas is a scholarship awardee to Candler School of Theology at Emery University; and, Taylor is a former All State Wrestler at Mona Shores High and current student and academic All American at Alma College.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Michigan for 36 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1989
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Douglas H. McPhail
800 E Ellis Rd, Muskegon, MI, 49441
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Douglas H. McPhail's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly recommended. Mr. McPhail. He is an extremely thorough and detail oriented elder law attorney. His Medicaid crisis planning process is second to none."
"I endorse this lawyer. Doug is an exceptional attorney who truly cares about his clients and their families. He brings experience, skill and compassion to his work in elder law and estate planning. I would not hesitate to recommend him to a relative or friend in need of his services."
"I had the good fortunate of collaborating with Doug on a high net worth project. He was great at suggesting creative solutions for complex situations. He was also extremely patient, thoughtful and delivered great results. I would engage Doug to do my planning."
"Doug and I first met as members of the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys more than 14 years ago. He is a nationally recognized speaker and an innovator in the areas of estate planning and elder law. I would not hesitate to recommend him."
"I heartily endorse Douglas McPhail based on my personal knowledge of his character and services for more than a decade. Whether you are a non-elder law attorney seeking well-qualified legal counsel for your clients or are seeking such counsel for yourself (or your loved ones), Doug will provide excellent service with a personal, caring touch. He will exceed your expectations."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
Advanced Wealth-Strategist Planner, Esperti Peterson Institute for Global Wealth Strategies Planning
1988
American Jurisprudence Book Award, Thomson West Publishing
Work Experience
1989 - Present
Estate Planning Attorney, Douglas H. McPhail
1988 - 1989
Legal Intern, Gruel Mills Nims & Pylman
1987 - 1987
Intern, The Rutherford Institute
1986 - 1987
Legal Intern, Plunkett & Cooney
Associations
2012 - Present
WealthCounselMember
Muskegon County Bar Association
Member
Lake Michigan Estate Planning Council
Member
2014 - 2016
Lawyers With PurposeMember
2000 - 2001
Esperti Peterson InstitutePost doctoral studies
1998 - 2012
National Network of Estate Planning AttorneysMember
Education
1988
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
Taylor University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
WGVU Morning Show with Shelley Irwin
Estate Planning
2015
Harbor Hospice
Medicaid Review Workshop
2015
Comfort Keepers
Medicaid Review Workshop
2015
7 Threats to Your Family Security
7 Threats to Your Family Security
2014
Edward Jones Advisors
Estate Planning Pitfalls Every Family Should Know
2013
Norton Shores, MI
Protect Your Estate Protect Your Legacy
2013
Norton Shores
Did You Work Hard to Leave Everything to a Nursing Home?
2012
Fairfield Inn, Norton Shores, MI
Did You Work Hard All Your Life to Leave Everything to a Nursing Home?
2008
National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys
Medicaid Planning & Marketing
2008
Muskegon, MI
How to Protect Your Dreams
2006
National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys Indianapolis, Indiana
Putting the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 into Practice – New Opportunities in Medicaid/Long-Term Care Asset Protection Planning
2005
National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys 2 day program Scottsdale, AZ
Understanding and Implementing Medicaid/Long-Term Care Asset Protection Planning in your Elder Law Practice”
2003
National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys Orlando, Florida
The Basics of Medicaid Planning
2003
National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys Las Vegas, Nevada
Advanced Medical Planning Issues
N/A
West Michigan Estate Planning Counsel
History of the Estate Tax
N/A
Ask the Lawyer Public television program
Estate Planning Q & A
Publications
1987
University of Detroit Law Review
Casenotes: Constitutional Law
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides