Brian J. Plachta

Brian J. Plachta

5.0
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 41 years

Business Lawyer at Grand Rapids, MI
Practice Areas: Business, Estate Planning, General Practice, Elder Law

124 Fulton St E Ste 100, Grand Rapids, MI

About Brian

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Business 35%

Since 1996, Plachta, Murphy & Associates have served as trusted advisers to entrepreneurs, business corporations, and partnerships of all sizes. Our experienced business attorneys take the time to learn about each client's business, as well as their goals and objectives, in order to offer the best possible solutions based on their individual situation. With our focus on personalized attention, Plachta, Murphy & Associates’ Corporate & Business Law Team offers a full range of legal services.

41 years

35%
Estate Planning 25%

Whether you want to avoid probate, set up a special needs trust, or just want a simple will, a customized estate plan prepared by PMA will provide you with the peace of mind that you have done everything you can do to assist your loved ones through what otherwise may be a difficult time in their lives. Call the office at 616-458-3994 to begin.

41 years

25%
General Practice 25%

At Plachta, Murphy & Associates it is our mission to promote our clients’ business and personal security through responsive and proactive legal expertise. We are a full-service law firm with over 50 years of combined legal expertise in all areas of the law. Our offices are located in Grand Rapids with an additional office in Holland. We don’t strive to be the biggest law firm in West Michigan, but rather to be a law firm that provides one-on-one personalized service of the highest quality.

41 years

25%
Elder Law 15%

Elder Law Solutions can help you and your family with virtually any Elder Law issue. As a member of the Caregiver Resource Network, the Council on Aging of Kent County, and certified members of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), we work with other trusted advisors in the elder care community to provide a complete circle of care for you and your loved ones. Call our office at 616-458-3994 to begin.

22 years

15%

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 41 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1984

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Plachta Murphy & Associates PC

124 Fulton St E Ste 100, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503

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Brian J. Plachta's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Greg | February 07, 2014 | Business

Down to Earth and Professional

I wanted to commend attorney Brian Plachta for his help with my complicated legal matter. I consulted a different lawyer on recommendation before coming to Brian and that lawyer made me feel very uneasy about my situation. Brian made things very clear for me and I appreciated the time he took in expl...aining and sometimes re-explaining until I was contentedly "in the know" of what was going on. His legal advice and counseling towards my legal matter made me more comfortable that my situation would be effectively handled. From my experience with lawyers, Plachta Murphy is different. The staff and attorneys were at my level and made me feel comfortable. That may seem like a small thing, but as a client who would rather not be dealing with a lawyer in the first place it really is a huge deal. Any attorney’s office can offer legal advice; the difference is how you folks do it. I look forward to working with you in the future, and will always mention my positive experience given the opportunity. Greg President DDS Integration

Posted by Shari | January 27, 2014 | Corporate & Incorporation

A Wonderful attorney

Plachta, Murphy & Associates has been my legal counsel in personal and business matters. Brian Plachta walked me through the process to incorporate my small business and assisted our condo association in acquiring land for green-space. While I have always been impressed with Brian Plachta's legal... services from a business perspective, it was my meeting with him about Elder Care Law and Estate Planning that made me fully aware of why I call Attorney Plachta. While dealing with my mother’s dementia was overwhelming, Brian’s patience in explaining the financial implications of my mother's dementia and his compassion while we discussed the sensitive matter of taking over my family’s decision making was wonderful. In addition to helping me care for my parents, Brian helped me create a Will that protected my assets and my children’s best interests. I trust Brian to help me make sure my children and parents receive the very best care, my LLC is legally sound, and my neighborhood business is in order and you can too!

Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2014 | Elder Law

Excellent, Courteous, Knowledgeable, and Professional

My family was having a hard time with decisions coming up with my aging father. There were so many questions and I had no clue where to start. My friend recommended an attorney that she had used before and I gave him a call. They were extremely courteous, friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. Th...ey discovered that my father was eligible for monthly payments through his military service to help with his cost of living expenses. It was money desperately needed. I would recommend Brian, or anyone at Plachta, Murphy law firm, to represent them.

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Brian J. Plachta's Lawyer Endorsements

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Miles Murphy

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"Brian has been helping West Michigan families with Estate Planning needs since 1984. Whether you want to avoid probate, set up a special needs trust, or just want a simple will, a customized estate plan prepared by Brian will provide you with the peace of mind for your family's asset protection."

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Honors

N/A

summa cum laude, University of Detroit Mercy Law School

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Managing Partner, Plachta, Murphy & Associates, P.C.

Associations

2010 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Attorney Member

State Bar of Michigan

West Michigan Estate Planning Council

American Catholic Lawyers Association

Grand Rapids Business Owners Association

American Society of IRS Problem Solvers

1984 - 1986

Michigan Court of Appeals, Pre-Hearing Division

1982 - 1982

United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Michigan

Education

N/A

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Aquinas College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Northwood University Event

Employment Law from A to Z

2012

Morning Show with Shelley Irwin Elder Law Solutions

2012

Languages

English

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