Top Estate Planning Lawyers Near Me in Battle Creek Area

Jessica L. Brandow, J.D., is an attorney with experience spanning estate planning, probate and estate administration, contract law, property law, and elder law.. Jessica graduated in May of 2015 with her J.D. from the University of Arkansas School of Law. Shortly after graduation, she began working as a paralegal for an estate planning firm in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She sat for the July 2016 Arkansas Bar Exam and was admitted to practice in Arkansas in October 2016. Promoted to associate attorney, Jessica continued working in Fayetteville until March 2018, at which time she relocated with her husband to Michigan. Jessica obtained her Michigan law license in November 2018 and continues to work in the filed of estate planning and elder law, servicing clients across Southwest Michigan.. While in law school, Jessica interned with Legal Aid of Arkansas, the Washington County Circuit Court - Juvenile Division, and the Arkansas Department of Human Services. She is currently a member of the Michigan Bar Association, the Michigan Bar Elder Law and Disability Section, the Michigan Bar Probate and Estate Planning Section, the Michigan Bar Young Lawyers Section, the Kalamazoo County Bar Association and the Kalamazoo County Young Lawyers Section.

I have been personally involved in the private practice of commercial civil law continuously in Battle Creek, Michigan since 1975.  Martindale Hubbell, the only known confidential attorney peer review publication, has rated me as av and preeminent continuously since 1986.. My community involvement includes serving on Boards of Director of both our Battle Creek Y Center and the Sherman Lake Camp Y-Center with service for over 30 years, having served as board chair for both organizations.. For the state bar of Michigan I have served as an attorney grievance hearing officer for many years.. Over my near 40 years of practice experience I have provided legal representation to thousands of clients involving all aspects of commercial and real estate law.  I currently represent commercial lenders, realtors, title companies, developers, insurance agences and individuals in matters involving virtually all aspects of commerical law.

I am the Owner and Managing Attorney at Michael B. Walling, PLC and The Elder Law Center.  I received my undergraduate degree from Western Michigan University and went on to attend Wayne State University Law School where I earned my Juris Doctorate in 1996 and my Master of Laws degree in 2000.  I am also a Law Instructor at Western Michigan University.  In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis, guitar and spending time with my niece and nephew.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Battle Creek and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Battle Creek and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Battle Creek and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Battle Creek and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Battle Creek and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Battle Creek and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Battle Creek and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Battle Creek and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate Planning attorney serving clients in Battle Creek and surrounding areas.