Atty. Mark B Periard

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.

Grand Rapids Grand Rapids 28 Years Experience 28 year
Call (616) 710-4533

Profile Summary

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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 Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark B Periard handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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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.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Mark B Periard is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark B Periard

Where is Mark B Periard's law office located?
Mark B Periard's law practice is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark B Periard handle?
Mark B Periard focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Mark B Periard practiced law?
Mark B Periard has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Mark B Periard go to law school?
Mark B Periard earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Mark B Periard for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1998
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1998

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