Elizabeth A. Yard

Elizabeth A. Yard

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 25 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Grand Rapids, MI
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Social Security

85 Campau Avenue NW, Suite R305, Grand Rapids, MI

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 22 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2003

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Minnesota for 25 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2000

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Tanis Schultz

85 Campau Avenue NW, Suite R305, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503

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Elizabeth A. Yard's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Todd | November 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

A fighter with a heart of gold.

I have an autoimmune disorder. Been to many hospitals. Some of the best. UofM. Mayo clinic, etc. I've had hundreds of tests. Spinal tap, mri, etc. it's been a living hell. Id be gone if not for Beth. She helped me get disability. And made me feel validated about my feelings of it being justified. Sh...e is very passionate I could tell. It made me feel hopeful. She was very kind to me and my family. I would recommend her to anyone.

Posted by Jennifer | December 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Jennifer

Elizabeth handled my disability claim. She was professional, compassionate and honest. I feel very fortunate to have had her represent me in my case. She prepared me very well for my hearing with the judge and was always understanding, yet realistic and honest. Thank you so much, I am so grateful...!

Posted by JOAN | January 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

social security disability

I went in front of my disability lawyer w/o very much hope inside of me. She made me feel vey comfortable, slightly more confident. I do feel she asked the correct questions which helped in the positive decision that was made on my behalf.

Posted by Michael | September 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Disability Case- Excellent Job

Elizabeth did an outstanding job in representing me for my disability case. The communication and follow through were excellent. Professional, polite, respectful and thorough. I would recommend hiring her for any disability case.

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Elizabeth A. Yard's Lawyer Endorsements

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Megan Mast

Social Security & Disability lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Yard is hands down the best Social Security Attorney I've had the pleasure to meet. She cares about her clients, she is meticulous, and fights for her clients rights."

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James Scozzari

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"Beth is one of the most detailed, and intelligent attorneys I've ever met. She is always well researched into any matter she takes on, and is always able to provide her clients with the proper advice for them to make good decisions. I would be as comfortable referring clients to Beth as if I was handling the matters on my own because of how thorough she is."

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Matthew Berry

Workers compensation lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"Beth is a true professional who cares about her clients and their cases, and treats them with respect as much as any person I've ever known. When it comes to the law, Beth is brilliant, passionate, and hard-working. She is always available to answer questions and always gives sound advice. I highly endorse her."

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Timothy Bott

Workers compensation lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joshua Tanis

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Associate, Tanis Schultz

2003 - 2015

Associate, Grzanka Grit McDonald, PC

Education

2000

Hamline University School of Law

Languages

English

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