Atty. Bernard C Schaefer
Bernard C Schaefer is a lawyer practicing master lawyers, litigation, real estate, family and 5 other areas of law. Bernard has been licensed for 39 years.
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Bernard C Schaefer is an Asst. City Atty. based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on divorce, probate, family law, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1987). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (JD, 1987). Serves clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Bernard C Schaefer is a lawyer practicing master lawyers, litigation, real estate, family and 5 other areas of law
- Bernard has been licensed for 39 years
- Bernard practices in Grand Rapids, MI
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Bernard C Schaefer's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bernard C Schaefer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Bernard C Schaefer is one of 45,063 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Michigan →
Bernard C Schaefer is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Michigan →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Bernard C Schaefer is one of 167,063 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Michigan →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Bernard C Schaefer is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Bernard C Schaefer is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Michigan →
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Why local counsel matters in Michigan
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Grand Rapids are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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