Bobbi S. Hines

Bobbi S. Hines

also known as Bobbi Sherri Barnes

4.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 15 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Grand Rapids, MI
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Trusts ... +2 more

40 Pearl St., NW, 5th FL, Grand Rapids, MI

About Bobbi

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 45%

Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Patient Advocates, Gun Trusts, Pet Trusts, and various other trusts and estate planning Including disability/special needs planning.

16 years

45%
Elder Law 25%

Long Term Care Planning to help clients avoid nursing home poverty; Veteran's Benefit Planning to assist Veterans in obtaining benefits to pay for long term care.

12 years

25%
Trusts 15%

Trust Administration

16 years

15%
Probate 10%

Probate and Trust Administration, including probate litigation. Guardianships and conservatorships along with step-parent adoptions and name changes.

16 years

10%
Business 5%

New business formation and ongoing business maintenance/planning.

16 years

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 15 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2010

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Alles Law

40 Pearl St., NW, 5th FL, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503

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Bobbi S. Hines's Reviews

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Posted by Scott | May 12, 2014 | Estate Planning

Estate Planning

Bobbi helped my wife and I with our estate planning needs. She also helped with a few legal documents for our children as both will be leaving for college in the fall.

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Bobbi S. Hines's Lawyer Endorsements

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Timothy Alles

Elder law lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I referred a client to Bobbi and she handled the matter very well. She was responsive to my client and achieved the desired result under budget. My client raved about her work. I endorse Bobbi."

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Gail Towne

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Barnes is a consummate professional. I often consult with her on questions regarding the issues of bankruptcy and local practice in family law. If she doesn't know the specific answer immediately, she will find out. She is a knowledgeable, passionate advocate and I highly recommend her."

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Peter Kulas

Family lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Barnes epitomizes the ideal attorney. She is a knowledgeable and zealous advocate on behalf of her clients. Her reputation for honesty in the legal community is impeccable."

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Edward Sternisha

Unknown lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse Attorney Barnes. Ms. Barnes is very knowledgeable and professional. She is committed to serving her community and her clients. I am proud to call her a friend and a colleague."

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Timothy Alles

Elder law lawyer

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Gail Towne

Family lawyer

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Robert Suarez

Unknown lawyer

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Rose Coonen

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

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Edward Sternisha

Business lawyer

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Peter Kulas

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Honors

2014

Certificate of Completion, Academy of Special Needs Planners

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Alles Law

2013 - 2014

Instructor, Kalamazoo Valley Community College

2011 - 2015

Attorney/Partner, Coonen Barnes Legal Group, PLLC

2005 - 2011

Attorney, Paralegal prior to licensing, Wolven & Coonen, PLLC

Associations

2015 - Present

Wyoming/Kentwood Chamber of Commerce

Member

2015 - Present

Academy of VA Pension Planners

Member

2015 - Present

Wealth Counsel

Member

2015 - Present

ElderCounsel

Member

2010 - Present

Grand Rapids Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

2009 - Present

Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce

Member

2013 - 2015

Academy of Special Needs Planners

Member

2012 - 2013

Business Networking International

President

2011 - 2012

Business Networking International

Secretary/Treasurer

2010 - 2015

(BNI) Business Networking International

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Family law

Father retrieved children and won full custody.

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Education

2010

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Juris Doctorate

2005

Davenport University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Special Needs Workshops

Caring for Loved Ones Under Unique Circumstances

2015

Kent Transition Center Open House

Guardianships

2015

Estate Planning Workshops

Special Needs Planning

2015

Estate Planning Workshops

Trust Basics

2015

Estate Planning Workshops

Estate Planning Basics

Publications

2014

Debt Negotiations Plans - legit plan or scam? Legally Speaking

2014

To Trust or Not to Trust- that is the quesion Legally Speaking

Languages

English

Activity

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