$ 250-400 per hour
also known as Laureen
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.
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$ 250-400 per hour
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Acquired: 2016
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2663 44th Street, Suite 202, Wyoming, MI, 49519
13 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Denise | March 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Adverse possession
Attorney Birdsall represented me in a case where my family had owned the property in question since 1952. She prevented the hostile party from taking part of my property and utilizing it for a carport. Our gardens will reflect her favorite flowers from now on. She is a master of craft, and never ques...
Posted by anonymous | September 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Tax
Professional, Knowledgeable, and Caring!
I have been working with Attorney Laureen Birdsall for many many years, specifically with tax appeals in which she is always knowledgeable, extremely thorough, and successful! Her inside knowledge and years of experience of the tax system, tribunals, and general business have allowed her to produce r...
Posted by Randy | September 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Tax
Major MTT Appeal for a Hotel / Golf Resort Property
Our Municipality hired Laureen Birdsall to represent us in a large tax appeal case for a large golf resort with a hotel, conference center and residential development properties. Laureen's knowledge was invaluable in helping us interview and select an appraiser capable of performing such a complex ...
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 ...
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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
2018 - Present
Attorney & Mediator, L.A. Birdsall Law
2016 - Present
Attorney, Laureen A. Birdsall PLC
2003 - 2016
Property Tax Consultant, Laureen A. Birdsall Consulting
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
Although Petitioner received some value reduction, the valuation theories advanced by Respondent were largely upheld by the Tribunal.
2015
Juris Doctor
2006
Bachelor of Applied Science
2018
Incoming Student Orientation
2014
Thinking Outside the "Big Box"
2010
Residential Property taxes and Appeals
2005
Narrative Appraisal Workshop
2003
KeyNote Speaker
2001
Course Instructor
1997
Preparation of Assessments After Proposal "A"
1996
Preparation of Assessments After Proposal "A"
1996
The effect that Amendments to Part 201 of he Michigan Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act have had on the valuation of contaminated property.
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