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April Ann Hulst
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Licensed in Michigan for 17 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 20 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Chase Bylenga Hulst, PLLC
25 Division Ave. South, Suite 500, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
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April Ann Hulst's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | November 2, 2015 | Consulted Attorney
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Helpful and Honest
I met with Ms. Hulst last month for a consultation on the West side of the state. She gave me a lot more information than I was able to get from anywhere else and let me know about some potential problems I might run into. I may not file because of those problems, but I'm really glad she let me kno...
Posted by Britany | June 25, 2015
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Love her! She is very professional and knowledgeable. She was always prompt in getting my questions answered. I never had to second guess whether my attorney had my best interest. I will always refer her!
Posted by Teri | May 29, 2014
April Hulst Review
April has gone above and beyond with helping set up my family's trust account and estate planning. She walked us through the process and made sure we understood every aspect. She has been prompt with responding to us with any questions or concerns that we have had. We continue to reach out to her ...
April Ann Hulst's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have had the pleasure of getting to know April as another attorney in the Grand Rapids community. She and I have consulted about cases, and she has always been a wealth of knowledge and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend her."
"I have had the opportunity to get to know April Hulst over the past few years and have come to appreciate her natural ability to think of creative, outside the box, resolutions for her clients who are often faced with tough issues. She is an excellent bankruptcy and estate planning attorney and continues to provide efficient and effective advocacy for her clients."
Allison Sleight
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
Top Lawyers, Grand Rapids Magazine
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Finalist Top Women Owned Business, Grand Rapids Business Journal
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Partner/Shareholder, Chase Bylenga Hulst, PLLC
2009 - 2011
Attorney, Fresh Start Legal Group, PLLC
2007 - 2009
Director, Client Services, Morgan Street Document Systems, LLC
2006 - 2007
Associate Attorney, Dalton & Dalton, PLC
2005 - 2006
Associate Attorney, Phillips & Sweeney, P.C.
Associations
2019 - Present
Small Business Association of MichiganMember
2012 - Present
Women Lawyers Association of MichiganMember
2010 - Present
Debtor's Bar Association of West MichiganMember
Federal Bar Association for the Western District of Michigan
Member
Grand Rapids Young Professionals
Member
Legal Aid of Western Michigan
Volunteer Attorney
2017 - 2018
Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (WLAM)President
2016 - 2017
Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (WLAM)Vice President
2015 - 2016
Women Lawyers Association of MichiganSecretary
Sample of Legal Cases
Adversary proceeding
Settlement
Motion to Compel
Motion to Compel Withdrawn by Trustee and Debtor was able to keep all trust distributions
Adversary Proceeding
Settlement with payment plan
Adversary Proceeding
Settled for paying only overpayment amount and no penalties.
Adversary Proceeding
Settled
Adversary Proceeding
Settled
Adversary Proceeding
Stipulated Non-Dischargeable Consent Judgment
Education
2005
Valparaiso University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
Illinois State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2019
9th Annual Conference Debtors Bar Association of West Michigan
New Local Bankruptcy Rules
2018
Widowed Persons Service
25 Things You Need To Know Before You Die
2018
30th Annual Bankruptcy Section Seminar
Post Petition Income in Chapter 13: Mine! Mine! Mine!
2016
Bankruptcy Boot Camp
Client Intake
2015
WGVU TV Ask the Expert
Ask the Lawyer
2015
Unity Church of Peace
Estate Planning
2014
Bankruptcy Boot Camp
Managing Client Expectations
2013
Bankruptcy Boot Camp
Prepartion of a Chapter 13 Plan
Publications
2018
Grand Rapids Business Journal
You think you know bankruptcy, but you may be surprised
2018
Grand Rapids Lawyer (Grand Rapids Bar Association)
Women Lawyers Association of Michigan Celebrates 100th Anniversary