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Atty. Richard Ford

Atty. Richard Ford

Richard Ford is a lawyer practicing zoning law, municipal law, real estate and 2 other areas of law. Richard has been licensed for 58 years.

Traverse City Traverse City 58 yrs experience 58 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Ford at a glance

Richard Ford is a estate planning, real estate, zoning, and government attorney based in Traverse City, Michigan. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1968) and U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1968). Educated at University of Michigan Law School J.D. (—). Serands clients in Traverse City, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Richard Ford is a lawyer practicing zoning law, municipal law, real estate and 2 other areas of law
  • Richard has been licensed for 58 years
  • Richard practices in Traverse City, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Ford's Areas of Practice

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

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.

Richard Ford is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Michigan →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Richard Ford is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Michigan →

Land Use & Zoning

Richard Ford is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Michigan →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Richard Ford is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Traverse City 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 Richard Ford

Where is Richard Ford's law office located?
Richard Ford's law practice is located in Traverse City, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Ford handle?
Richard Ford focuses on estate planning, real estate, zoning, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Richard Ford practiced law?
Richard Ford has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did Richard Ford go to law school?
Richard Ford earned their education at (—).
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Education

University of Michigan Law School J.D.
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Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1968
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Admitted: 1968

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