Todd W. Hoppe

Todd W. Hoppe

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 21 years

Business Lawyer at Grand Rapids, MI
Practice Areas: Business, Estate Planning, Tax ... +2 more

1700 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI

About Todd

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Agriculture 20%

A signifcant portion of my business, estate planning, and tax practice is performed for agricultural producers (farmers) and for agricultural cooperatives. I assist these clients with succession planning transactions, estate planning, mergers and acquisitions, and legal and governance compliance.

21 years

20%
Business 20%

I place special emphasis on working with nonprofit and charitable organizations, and helping those clients address unique tax and legal issues.

21 years

20%
Corporate and Incorporation 20%

I frequently advise and represent businesses and their owners in forming new businesses, buying and selling businesses, and in connection with contracts, governance, financing, tax, succession planning, and other matters that relate to the ownership,

21 years

20%
Estate Planning 20%

I assist individuals in estate planning, which includes planning for their incapacity during life, and planning for the transfer of their assets on death. I draft charitable trusts and other complex trusts on behalf of both individuals and charitable insitutions.

21 years

20%
Tax 20%

I represent businesses, individuals, and charitable organizations in tax matters. I have formed dozens of tax-exempt charitable and social welfare organizations, business leagues, and political organizations. I assist these organizations in applying for IRS recognition of their exemption from federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code Section 501, and complying with complex IRS rules.

21 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-400 per hour


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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 21 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2004

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC

1700 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49525

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Todd W. Hoppe's Reviews

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Posted by Russ | February 28, 2012 | Estate Planning

Will/Estate Planning Work

Todd was very helpful in our attempts to get our will/estate in order. He helped us out initially a few years ago, and again recently in the past few months with some changes to our planning. The best way I can describe the interaction would be - "Very cordial and efficient". Todd has always been ...very easy to work with, and I think that he has made good use the tools that he has to streamline his processes. He was able to get all information that was needed via email/fax and only required one face to face visit. I would imagine that only improves his work productivity. Overall I would rate our work together as a 10 out of 10.

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Todd W. Hoppe's Lawyer Endorsements

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Richard Pitts

Business lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Todd is a professional delight to work with. He is thorough, has a sophisticated practice, and understands business demands exceptionally well."

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Steffany Dunker

Tax lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Todd and I have worked together on tax-exempt and non-profit matters during the past few years. He is extremely knowledgeable regarding his subject matter expertise and always a pleasure to work with."

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James Waggoner

Mergers and acquisitions lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I recently had the opportunity to work opposite Todd on a corporate transaction. I found Todd to be extremely professional and practical in his approach. Todd was a terrific advocate for the interests of his client and was very articulate in explaining his positions. I highly recommend Todd."

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Richard Pitts

Mergers and acquisitions lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2013

Best Lawyer, Tax, Best Lawyers in America

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Shareholder, Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC

2011 - 2019

Practice Group Leader - Business & Tax Practice Group, Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC

Associations

2018 - Present

National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives

Great Lakes Chapter Education Chair

2012 - 2019

State Bar of Michigan, Agricultural Law Section

Council Member

2010 - 2013

Michigan Technology Network

Director

2008 - 2017

Grand Rapids Ballet Company

Director

Education

2004

Vanderbilt Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Michigan State University

B.S.

Speaking Engagements

2015

NSAC National Tax Conference

Dusting Off Co-Op Bylaws & Thinking Ahead

2015

NSAC Great Lakes Annual Meeting

Private Securities Offerings for Cooperatives

2015

Michigan Farm Bureau Estate Planning Seminar

Estate Planning

2015

2015 Small and Emerging Cooperative Conference

Cooperatives as a Business Structure

2014

2014 Small and Emerging Cooperatives Conference

Legal Issues in Forming a Cooperative

2013

ICLE Estate Planning Institute

Estate Planning for the Farming Family

2012

NALA Annual Meeting

Mergers and Acquisition

Publications

2015

2012

Business & Corporate Law Report Scam Targets Corporations

2011

Foster Swift Agricultural Law Update Estate Planning for the Family Farm

2011

Languages

English

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