$ 250-400 per hour
Laureen Anne Birdsall
also known as Laureen
About Laureen
Biography
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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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-33%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Michigan for 9 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2016
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Location
L.A. Birdsall Law
2663 44th Street, Suite 202, Wyoming, MI, 49519
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Posted by Erik | August 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Tax
Highly skilled and knowledgeable in all areas of the Michigan property tax
I (on behalf of my municipality) hired Ms. Birdsall to represent my city in a property tax case where a trial seemed likely. She prepared to take it to trial, but also restarted negotiations with the petitioner. In the end, (2 days before the hearing) she managed to reach a settlement that was with...
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Experience
Honors
2015
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
2014
Deans List, Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Attorney & Mediator, L.A. Birdsall Law
2016 - Present
Attorney, Laureen A. Birdsall PLC
2003 - 2016
Property Tax Consultant, Laureen A. Birdsall Consulting
Associations
2018 - Present
WMU Cooley Center for Civil DiscourseChairperson - Legal Sub-Committee
2018 - Present
WMU Cooley Center for Civil DiscourseMember - Advisory Board
2017 - Present
Grand Rapids Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Michigan Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
International Association of Assessing OfficersEditorial Review Board Member
2006 - Present
Alpha Sigma LambdaMember - Siena Heights University's Iota Zeta Chapter
1992 - Present
International Association of Assessing OfficersMember
1984 - Present
Michigan Assessor's AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
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.
Education
2015
Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Juris Doctor
2006
Siena Heights University
Bachelor of Applied Science
Speaking Engagements
2018
Motivational Speech on how to get through Law School
Incoming Student Orientation
2014
2014 Summer Conference
Thinking Outside the "Big Box"
2010
West Michigan Management information Business Show
Residential Property taxes and Appeals
2005
Michigan Assessor's Association Conference
Narrative Appraisal Workshop
2003
Benton Harbor Jean Klock Park re-opening and ribbon cutting ceremony
KeyNote Speaker
2001
Michigan Assessor's Association Annual Conference
Course Instructor
1997
6-Hour Assessor Certification Renewal Seminars
Preparation of Assessments After Proposal "A"
1996
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.
Languages
English