Atty. Richard E Cummins
Richard E Cummins is a lawyer practicing tax law, business law, finance law and 5 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from John Carroll University in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years.
Business Law & More Attorney · Serving Grand Rapids, MI · 54+ Years Experience
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About Richard E Cummins at a Glance
Richard E Cummins is a Member based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Cummins Faber P.C.. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on probate, criminal defense, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1972). Educated at Boston University (LL.M. Detroit, 1978) and John Carroll University (B.A., 1969). Active member of Grand Rapids Bar Association State Bar of Michigan Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants. Serves clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Richard E Cummins
- Richard E Cummins is a lawyer practicing tax law, business law, finance law and 5 other areas of law
- Richard received a B.A. degree from John Carroll University in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
- Richard practices at Cummins Faber P.C. in Grand Rapids, MI
Practice Areas Explained
Richard E Cummins's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard E Cummins handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Grand Rapids.
Probate in Grand Rapids
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Criminal Defense in Grand Rapids
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Richard E Cummins is one of 212,605 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense 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.
Richard E Cummins 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.
Richard E Cummins 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.
Richard E Cummins 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 Richard E Cummins
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 Richard E Cummins's practice in the field of probate, criminal defense, estate planning, business, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Richard E Cummins brings 54+ 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 probate, criminal defense, and estate planning, Richard E Cummins 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 Richard E Cummins 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 Richard E Cummins Handles in Grand Rapids
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