Experienced Attorney At Law with a demonstrated history of 25 years working in the law practice industry. Ms. Birdsall specializes in Commercial and Industrial Property Tax Appeals, Real Estate, Business, Municipal, Mediation, Negotiation, Public Speaking, and Facilitation. Strong legal professional with a Doctor of Law (J.D.) focused in Litigation from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. Skilled as Level 4 Michigan Property Tax Assessor Ms. Birdsall possesses substantial knowledge of property valuation and Michigan property tax laws.
Practice areas
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Commercial Real Estate and Real Estate Transactions, Commercial Leases Commercial Landlord/Tenant Boundary Disputes Planning & Zoning Environmental Much more...
Property Tax Appeals - Specialty Complex Commercial and Industrial Property. I'm a certified Michigan Master Assessing Officer (MMAO4). I hold a CAE designation from the International Association of Assessing Officers.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MI | Active And In Good Standing | 2016 | 06/27/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Certificate of Merit, Modern Real Estate Transactions | Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School | 2015 |
Deans List | Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School | 2015 |
Deans List | Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School | 2014 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney & Mediator | L.A. Birdsall Law | 2018 - Present |
Attorney | Laureen A. Birdsall PLC | 2016 - Present |
Property Tax Consultant | Laureen A. Birdsall Consulting | 2003 - 2016 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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WMU Cooley Center for Civil Discourse | Chairperson - Legal Sub-Committee | 2018 - Present |
WMU Cooley Center for Civil Discourse | Member - Advisory Board | 2018 - Present |
Grand Rapids Bar Association | Member | 2017 - Present |
Michigan Bar Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
International Association of Assessing Officers | Editorial Review Board Member | 2007 - Present |
Alpha Sigma Lambda | Member - Siena Heights University's Iota Zeta Chapter | 2006 - Present |
International Association of Assessing Officers | Member | 1992 - Present |
Michigan Assessor's Association | Member | 1984 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School | Juris Doctor | 2015 |
Siena Heights University | Bachelor of Applied Science | 2006 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Motivational Speech on how to get through Law School | Incoming Student Orientation | 2018 |
2014 Summer Conference | Thinking Outside the "Big Box" | 2014 |
West Michigan Management information Business Show | Residential Property taxes and Appeals | 2010 |
Michigan Assessor's Association Conference | Narrative Appraisal Workshop | 2005 |
Benton Harbor Jean Klock Park re-opening and ribbon cutting ceremony | KeyNote Speaker | 2003 |
Michigan Assessor's Association Annual Conference | Course Instructor | 2001 |
6-Hour Assessor Certification Renewal Seminars | Preparation of Assessments After Proposal "A" | 1997 |
Michigan Assessor Certification Renewal Seminars | Preparation of Assessments After Proposal "A" | 1996 |
February 27, 1996 Meeting of the Environmental Law Section of the GR Bar Association | The effect that Amendments to Part 201 of he Michigan Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act have had on the valuation of contaminated property. | 1996 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Amway Grand Plaza Hotel v. City of Grand Rapids | Although Petitioner received some value reduction, the valuation theories advanced by Respondent were largely upheld by the Tribunal. |
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