Atty. Cara L Cortes
Cara L Cortes is a lawyer practicing business, estate planning, litigation and 2 other areas of law. Cara has been licensed for 18 years.
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Cara L Cortes is an Associate based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Peterson Paletta, PLC. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2008). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School J.D. cum laude (—). Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Cara L Cortes is a lawyer practicing business, estate planning, litigation and 2 other areas of law
- Cara has been licensed for 18 years
- Cara practices at Peterson Paletta, PLC in Grand Rapids, MI
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Cara L Cortes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Cara L Cortes is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Michigan →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Cara L Cortes is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Michigan →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Cara L Cortes is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Cara L Cortes is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Michigan →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Cara L Cortes is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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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