Michael Anthony Spencer

Michael Anthony Spencer

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 12 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Grand Rapids, MI
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills & Living Wills ... +3 more

312 Fulton Street East, Grand Rapids, MI

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 30%

Count on us to create an estate and asset protection plan that can protect your wealth, reduce estate taxes, help with long-term care eligibility, and avoid probate conflict. We handle estates of all sizes and levels of complexity. Call us today.

30%
Trusts 20%

There are several types of trusts, with each offering situation dependent pros and cons. Michael can help you select the type of trust instrument that addresses your legacy concerns. Call Us Today to schedule an appointment.

20%
Wills and Living Wills 20%

Michael has the experience, knowledge, and insight to craft custom estate plans with the specific goal of avoiding disputes and protecting your wealth. He will help you guard against the unpredictable and leave instructions you feel confident about.

20%
Business 15%

Count on a custom strategic approach and impeccable preparation that delivers results. We have the experience to provide you with traditional in-house counsel guidance on transaction matters and we can prosecute or defend against any lawsuit. Call us

15%
Probate 10%

The best way to deal with probate is having and estate plan with the specific goal of avoiding disputes. That is what we do. However, if needed, Michael is a seasoned litigator and will protect the rightful inheritances of his clients.

10%
Elder Law 5%

We are dedicated to providing experienced, useful legal advice about estate planning, probate and other subjects relevant to Michigan seniors, including Medicaid assistance. Let us help you plan for the future.

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 12 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2013

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Spencer Law, PLLC

312 Fulton Street East, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503

Spencer Law, PLLC

735 S. Garfield Avenue, Suite 203, Traverse City, MI, 49684

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Michael Anthony Spencer's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Helpful and Sympathetic

Michael helped us through a difficult time without making us feel ashamed or uncomfortable. He was sympathetic as well as supportive and informative.

Posted by Carly | July 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Saved our Case: Should've hired him FIRST

The first two years of our our Ch. 13 bankruptcy were managed by another attorney (before having switched to Michael). Our previous representation often left us frustrated and unsure of the process. For many reasons, we decided to consult with other attorneys and I did extensive research to find some...one reputable. I spoke with many and decided on Michael Spencer. Michael reviewed our case history in GREAT detail and answered questions we were unable to get from our first attorney. Michael presented us with several options and included the pro's and potential con's of each. Although our 1st attn recommended a Ch.7, Michael STRONGLY advised against it because we had more home equity than the law allows us to protect and could lose our home! He is extremely detail oriented and knowledgeable of the law which I appreciate because he identified (and corrected) aspects of our case that had been mishandled by our previous attorney. Michael was able to rearrange our Ch. 13 plan so we were could pay it off and get an early discharge (nearly 3 yrs early)! We appreciate Michael for his honesty and how well informed he kept us. He was easily accessible and responsive to our needs in a timely manner. I highly recommend Michael and wish we would have chose him first instead of having learned the hard way. We plan to work with him when we decide to create a Will/Trust.

Posted by Leslie | July 3, 2015

Really Came Through For Me

Following an emergency operation and lengthy hospital stay, I was strapped with seemingly insurmountable medical debt. I had no idea which way to turn. I was so fortunate to have Michael Spencer pick up the reins and work directly with my medical providers to negotiate payments. Throughout the pro...cess, he was caring and informative. My surgeries were for neurological damage, making me a challenging client to work with. Mike's understanding, patience and diligence went way beyond anything I could have hoped for. Even after his "job" was done, he has continued to follow up and has been invaluable in making it possible for me to resume a quality life. I would highly recommend Michael Spencer, especially if you are looking for someone who is willing and able to go the extra mile and combine excellent legal assistance with caring, personalized service.

Posted by Katie | July 2, 2015

Excellent Lawyer

Michael has worked with our organization for the last three years. He has always been willing and ready to address any issue that has come up with great expertise and professionalism. Michael always goes out of his way to patiently explain everything, answer all of our questions, and make sure we alw...ays have the most up-to-date, accurate information. It is very comforting to know Michael is our lawyer for our organizational, legal needs. Michael’s service to his clients is outstanding!

Posted by anonymous | July 1, 2015

Helped with the IRS

I had an issue with a back tax bill that had a divorce mixed up in it and Mr. Spencer said he would try to at least get it settled for a lower amount, but would attempt to remove any of the liability from me if possible. Before I knew it, I received a letter from the IRS that I was absolved under th...e innocent spouse statute. He had walked me through what was needed, prepared the papers, and stayed in contact with the IRS to ensure that my case was processed quickly and correctly. I now very much consider him "my" lawyer.

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Michael Anthony Spencer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Steven Bylenga

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is a conscientious lawyer who aggressively advocates for his clients. I highly recommend Michael to any individuals looking for a personal approach to quickly and efficiently resolve their debt issues."

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Ryan Beach

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is a personable and zealous advocate for his clients. I practice the same type of law in the same geographic area, so Mike is my competition. However, if I had a conflict, I would not hesitate to refer a potential client to him."

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Ryan Beach

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

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J.D., Cum Laude, Michigan State University College of Law

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Airman of the Year, Air Force

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John L. Levitow Award, United States Air Force

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Associate, Keller & Almassian, PLC

Associations

2015 - Present

Kalamazoo County Bar Association

2015 - Present

Federal Bar Association

2015 - Present

Debtors Bar of West Michigan

2014 - 2015

Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim Bar Association

Executive Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Roderick

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Education

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Michigan State University College of Law

JD

Publications

2013

Lansing State Journal Compensation Limits for Nonprofit Officers

Languages

English

Spanish

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