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Jim is currently retired from the active practice of law. He is servicing the needs of old clients but is not taking new clients.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Elder Law
95%
45 years | 1,000 cases
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Licensed in Michigan for 47 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1978
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"I endorse this lawyer. Jim Schuster has the combination of knowledge and experience that produces winning results for his clients. He understandst the real and complex issues in elder law matters. He is professional, approachable, and has excellent communication skills."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim is an outstanding elder law attorney. I have referred clients to him in the past. He has always done a professional job. His knowledge is second-to-none. It is not unusual for me to seek his advice on Medicaid and other matters. I highly recommend Jim!"
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Experience
Honors
2008
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
Certified Elder Law Attorney, National Elder Law Foundation
1987
Consumer Arbitrator, National Panel of Consumer Arbitrators
Work Experience
1997 - 1998
Adjunct Professor, University Of Detroit Law School
1980 - 1983
Judge, Chippewa Ottawa Conservation Court
1979 - 1980
Law Clerk, United States District Court (W.D. Mi)
Associations
2008 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysCouncil of Advanced Practitioners
1995 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
1990 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2004 - 2005
State Bar of Michigan, Elder Law and Disability Rights SectionChair
1990 - 1991
State Bar of Michigan, General Practice SectionChair
1987 - 1988
Southfield Bar AssociationChair
Speaking Engagements
2011
Elder Advocate Conference
Capacity and Surrogate Decision Making
2011
2011 NAELA Elder& Special Needs Annual National Conference
Ethics of Medicaid Planning
2010
Fall Conference
Challenging Medicaid Policy
2010
2010 Elder & Special Needs Law Annual Meeting
Top Ten Tips for a Powerhouse Practice
2009
Issues in Aging
Legal Capacity
2009
Caregiver Expo
Elder Law, Tips for Elders and Caregivers
2008
Caregiver Expo
Elder Law, Tips for Elders and Caregivers
2007
Caregiver Expo
Elder Law Tips
2006
Caregiver Expo
Elder Law Tips
2001
Legal education program
Housing Contracts for Senior Residences
N/A
Caregiver Expo
Elder Law Tips
Publications
2011
Book
Patient Advocate Guide
2002
Michigan State Bar Journal
Medicaid and the Practice of Law
1998
Michigan State Bar Journal
Elder Law
Languages
English
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Q&A
If we use a lump sum dispersememt of my father-in-laws 401k, to pay off his vehicle, would that be considered hiding assets?
19 Apr 2021
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Is it financially beneficial to purchase long term care insurance prior to a diagnosis of dementia?
02 Jan 2018
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How can we make a nursing home take accountability for someones decline?
06 Sep 2017