Atty. Douglas H McPhail

Atty. Douglas H McPhail

Douglas H McPhail is a lawyer practicing probate & estate planning, elder law & disability rights section, elder law & advocacy and 3 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Taylor University in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Muskegon Muskegon 37 yrs experience 37 year
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About Douglas H McPhail at a glance

Douglas H McPhail is an Attorney based in Muskegon, Michigan, practicing at McPhail & Associates PLC. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, elder law, and health care. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1989). Educated at University of Detroit School of Law (J.D., 1988) and Taylor University (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Muskegon, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Douglas H McPhail is a lawyer practicing probate & estate planning, elder law & disability rights section, elder law & advocacy and 3 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Taylor University in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Douglas practices at McPhail & Associates PLC in Muskegon, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas H McPhail's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas H McPhail 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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Elder Law

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

Douglas H McPhail is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Michigan →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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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 Muskegon 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 Douglas H McPhail

Where is Douglas H McPhail's law office located?
Douglas H McPhail's law practice is located in Muskegon, Michigan. The firm is McPhail & Associates PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas H McPhail handle?
Douglas H McPhail focuses on probate, estate planning, elder law, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Douglas H McPhail practiced law?
Douglas H McPhail has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Douglas H McPhail go to law school?
Douglas H McPhail earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Douglas H McPhail for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Douglas H McPhail received?
Douglas H McPhail's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Detroit School of Law
- 1988
B.A.
Taylor University
- 1984

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1989

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