Atty. Christopher James Godfrey

Atty. Christopher James Godfrey

Mr. Christopher James Godfrey is a lawyer practicing elder law, estate planning, probate and 2 other areas of law.

South Bend South Bend 33 yrs experience 33 year
Call (574) 786-3788 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Christopher James Godfrey at a glance

Christopher James Godfrey is a Member based in South Bend, Indiana, practicing at Christopher James Godfrey. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, poa, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1993). Educated at Notre Dame Law School (JD, 1993). Serands clients in South Bend, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Christopher James Godfrey is a lawyer practicing elder law, estate planning, probate and 2 other areas of law
  • Christopher has been licensed for 33 years
  • Christopher practices at Christopher James Godfrey in South Bend, IN

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher James Godfrey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher James Godfrey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Christopher James Godfrey is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Indiana →

Probate

Christopher James Godfrey is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Indiana →

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.

Christopher James Godfrey is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Indiana →

Power of Attorney

Christopher James Godfrey is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Indiana →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Christopher James Godfrey is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Indiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in South Bend are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana 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 Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher James Godfrey

Where is Christopher James Godfrey's law office located?
Christopher James Godfrey's law practice is located in South Bend, Indiana. The firm is Christopher James Godfrey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher James Godfrey handle?
Christopher James Godfrey focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, poa, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Christopher James Godfrey practiced law?
Christopher James Godfrey has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Christopher James Godfrey go to law school?
Christopher James Godfrey earned their education at (JD, 1993).
How can I contact Christopher James Godfrey for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Notre Dame Law School
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1993

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