Atty. Brian Alan Chard

Atty. Brian Alan Chard

Brian Alan Chard is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, tax law and 2 other areas of law. Brian received a B.S. degree from Aquinas College in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.

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About Brian Alan Chard at a glance

Brian Alan Chard is a Member based in Newberry, Michigan, practicing at Brian A. Chard, Attorney at Law. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1987) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan (1987). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 1987) and Aquinas College (B.S., 1984). Active member of State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in Newberry, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Brian Alan Chard is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, tax law and 2 other areas of law
  • Brian received a B.S. degree from Aquinas College in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Brian practices at Brian A. Chard, Attorney at Law in Newberry, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Alan Chard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Alan Chard handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Brian Alan Chard is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Michigan →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Brian Alan Chard is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Michigan →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Brian Alan Chard is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Brian Alan Chard is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

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 Newberry 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 andnue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian Alan Chard

Where is Brian Alan Chard's law office located?
Brian Alan Chard's law practice is located in Newberry, Michigan. The firm is Brian A. Chard, Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Alan Chard handle?
Brian Alan Chard focuses on probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Brian Alan Chard practiced law?
Brian Alan Chard has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Brian Alan Chard go to law school?
Brian Alan Chard earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S., 1984).
How can I contact Brian Alan Chard for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- 1987
B.S.
Aquinas College
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
Admitted: 1987

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