Laureen Anne Birdsall

Laureen Anne Birdsall

also known as Laureen

4.7
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 9 years

Real estate Lawyer at Wyoming, MI
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Business, Tax ... +3 more

2663 44th Street, Suite 202, Wyoming, MI

About Laureen

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Business 20%

Business and Commercial Law Outside General Counsel

20%
Real Estate 20%

Commercial Real Estate and Real Estate Transactions, Commercial Leases Commercial Landlord/Tenant Boundary Disputes Planning & Zoning Environmental Much more...

20%
Tax 20%

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.

33 years

20%
Divorce and Separation 15%

If your marital assets include business or real estate assets let me help you achieve the equity you deserve.

15%
Mediation 15%

Mediation is confidential and private. I offer services in the following areas: Domestic Relations, General Civil Cases, Civil Rights

15%
Estate Planning 10%

I am here to advise you on preparing Wills, Trusts and Property Agreements and other Estate Planning Documents.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-400 per hour

Contingency

33%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 9 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2016

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

L.A. Birdsall Law

2663 44th Street, Suite 202, Wyoming, MI, 49519

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13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Gordon | September 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Mr. Satisfied Customer

I contacted Attorney Birdsall and explained my situation and she reviewed my situation completely and explained my best options and I was happy with the way she was able to come up with a solution that would resolve my problem so quickly and at a more than reasonable fee. My Attorney who is retired n...ow and he recommended Laureen and I couldn't be more happy as I resolved my problem and I am sure I have found a new lawyer because of my referral but more importantly my personnel experience with working with her, she has gained my trust!!

Posted by Nuno | September 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Business

A good help and guidance in several as well different legal and business issues

We hired Ms. Birdsall to support us in different issues in the US and all over the country. As a foreign company, we had different aspects of the business where only a lawyer could help and guide us responding/counseling to our different questions, helping us to negotiate various contract, respond t...o numerous bureaucratic requirements, honestly recommending other colleagues because the matter of the business in hands or State would be of greater help... and in many other business related matters. Also would like to mention that, Ms. Birdsall always seemed to understand the "business side" of all issues. For a company that needs to rely in someone to defend and represent their best interest in different issues this was (very) well appreciated.

Posted by anonymous | August 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Homeowner

Attorney Birdsall took what we had thought would be a very difficult situation resolving all issues within a day! We had tax, and other property questions. She listened. She was very kind. Attorney Birdsall's seasoned experience combined with her thorough knowledge secured the right answer for us ...almost immediately. Extremely pleased with Attorney Birdsall and recommending to anyone who desires experience, knowledge, thoughtfulness, and concrete results.

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Experience

Rating:  6.5 (Good)

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 Discourse

Chairperson - Legal Sub-Committee

2018 - Present

WMU Cooley Center for Civil Discourse

Member - Advisory Board

2017 - Present

Grand Rapids Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

Michigan Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

International Association of Assessing Officers

Editorial Review Board Member

2006 - Present

Alpha Sigma Lambda

Member - Siena Heights University's Iota Zeta Chapter

1992 - Present

International Association of Assessing Officers

Member

1984 - Present

Michigan Assessor's Association

Member

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.

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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

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