Atty. James Theodore Butchma
James Theodore Butchma is a lawyer practicing estate planning, administration, wills and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Andrews University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.
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James Theodore Butchma is a wills, trusts, estate planning, and elder law attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1985), New York (1986), New Jersey (1986), and District of Columbia (1987). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1985) and Andrews University (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Theodore Butchma is a lawyer practicing estate planning, administration, wills and 2 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Andrews University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
- James practices in Grand Rapids, MI
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James Theodore Butchma is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Michigan →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
James Theodore Butchma is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law 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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