Atty. Cara L Cortes

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.

Grand Rapids Grand Rapids 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Cara L Cortes at a glance

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Cara L Cortes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Cara L Cortes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

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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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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 Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Civil Litigation

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 →

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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Cara L Cortes

Where is Cara L Cortes's law office located?
Cara L Cortes's law practice is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The firm is Peterson Paletta, PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cara L Cortes handle?
Cara L Cortes focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Cara L Cortes practiced law?
Cara L Cortes has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Cara L Cortes go to law school?
Cara L Cortes earned their education at (—).
How can I contact Cara L Cortes for a consultation?
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Education

Thomas M. Cooley Law School J.D. cum laude
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 2008

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