Atty. Mark B Periard
Mark B Periard is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate and trust administration, closely held business law and 5 other areas of law. Mark received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1992, and has been licensed for 28 years.
Closely Held Business Law & More Attorney · Serving Grand Rapids, MI · 28+ Years Experience
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About Mark B Periard at a Glance
Mark B Periard is a trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax attorney based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1998). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1998) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1992). Serves clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark B Periard
- Mark B Periard is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate and trust administration, closely held business law and 5 other areas of law
- Mark received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1992, and has been licensed for 28 years
- Mark practices in Grand Rapids, MI
Practice Areas Explained
Mark B Periard's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark B Periard handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Grand Rapids.
Trusts in Grand Rapids
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Probate in Grand Rapids
Mark B Periard is one of 127,041 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Michigan →
Estate Planning & Probate in Grand Rapids
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Mark B Periard is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Michigan →
Business & Corporate Law in Grand Rapids
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Mark B Periard is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →
Tax Law in Grand Rapids
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Mark B Periard is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Michigan →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Grand Rapids
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 venue, 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.
Grand Rapids Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Grand Rapids-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Grand Rapids Choose Mark B Periard
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Mark B Periard's practice in the field of trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark B Periard brings 28+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, probate, and estate planning, Mark B Periard can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Grand Rapids
A Grand Rapids-based practice means Mark B Periard attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Mark B Periard Handles in Grand Rapids
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Mark B Periard has experience with under Michigan law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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