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Todd Bailey is a general practitioner who represents individuals and businesses with their legal needs.  Todd established his practice in Northern Michigan in early 2006 after relocating from the Detroit area.  While Todd is physically located in the Traverse City area, he has clients in other areas of Northern Michigan, the State of Michigan, and other states in the country who have legal needs in Michigan.  In addition, Todd's practice in Maritime law may also involve his involvement in federal courts throughout the country.  Todd is able to represent clients who are located outside the Traverse City area due to his availability by telephone, fax, mail, and email.

Sterling Law handles most family law matters on behalf of both women and men, married and unmarried, including divorce, separation, custody, parenting time, paternity, pre-nuptial agreements, and personal protection orders. Sterling Law is the Northern Michigan affiliate of the American Divorce Association for Men (ADAM), specializing in the family law needs of men. In addition to family law, the firm also provides legal services in the area of:  Estate Planning, Probate, Succession Planning, Real Estate and Small Business Formation, and also provides referrals for Immigration and Social Security disability matters.. * 39 years of legal experience; 49 years as a social justice activist* Assembled, trained, and supervises a “sterling” team of associate attorneys and support staff* Innovative and efficient manager of Sterling Law* Community leader

Specializing in Real Estate, Business, Construction, Environmental, Estate Planning & Healthcare Law for over 25 years.

Phelps Legal Group offers legal services in the area of family and adoption law and fertility law. Our mission is to defend the cause of the fatherless by serving families who are seeking to adopt children domestically or internationally.

On the first day of law school, they asked why were there. I replied that "I've always wanted to find out what was behind the wizard's curtain." Since that day, I have continued in my pursuit of knowledge and have been fascinated to learn that the law is an ever changing thing. It is shaped and molded by those that study and apply it. My first passion is being in the court room. I understand that listening to my cleints and being their voice is my main job as an advocate for the rights of my clients. I have worked hard to earn the reputation of being The Proven Fighter. I will continue to tirelessly work to protect the rights of my clients in and out of the courtroom.. I am blessed to live and work in Northern Michigan with my wife and daughter. It is truly a special place and has some of the best people in the world. We take advantage of everything the greater Traverse City area has to offer. When I not at work, I like to spend time with my family, go to the State Theater, hike, fish and go to great restaurants.

No stranger to competition and hard work, Matt Cross is dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for the clients he represents. In the years since he entered the practice, Matt has amassed an impressive amount of experience in entertainment law and civil litigation. To him, every case poses a unique problem, and it’s up to him to devote whatever time and effort is needed to find an answer and secure an optimal result. Advocacy is his passion, and he has committed substantial energy to developing his strong written advocacy talents in particular. Matt attributes his rock-solid work ethic to the values instilled in him while growing up in a blue-collar household. Proud of and grateful for his upbringing, he trained and worked as a fireman right out of high school, played varsity baseball in college, and graduated from Ferris State University with Magna Cum Laude honors. He then launched a career in the music industry in New York City before later returning to Michigan to attend law school at Wayne State University. There, he took advantage of various law firm and public interest clerkships and served as associate editor for the Journal of Law in Society on his way to earning his Juris Doctor in 2013.

Nicole practices in the areas of estate planning, probate, business and real estate law.  She received her undergraduate degree from Michigan State University in 1992 and her J.D. from the Detroit College of Law at Michigan State where she graduated cum laude in 1996.  Following graduation, Nicole and her husband David moved to East Lansing, where Nicole practiced as a partner until 2009. In the summer of 2009, Nicole, David, their daughter, Natalie and son, Jake had an opportunity to move “North” and now reside in Williamsburg.  Nicole currently serves as the vice president of the Elk Rapids School Board. In her spare time you can find Nicole enjoying soccer, basketball, running and biking with her family.

My goal in becoming an attorney was to have to ability to help people.  With that in mind, I offer very low-cost estate planning and legal document preparation.  My philosophy is that every individual has the right to have their final wishes respected and that does not relate to how many assets one may or may not have.. Please contact.  I'm here to help.

My free time is spent with my wife and two chidlren.

Melissa received her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in 2006 and graduated cum laude from Pace University School of Law in 2010. Melissa’s practice includes representation of individuals in divorce, post-divorce, custody, paternity, parenting time, Personal Protection Order (PPO) and minor guardianship matters, as well as general civil litigation and criminal matters.Prior to returning to Michigan, Melissa was employed at the Legal Aid Society’s Juvenile Rights Practice, where she served as the attorney for the children in child protective matters in Bronx Family Court.Melissa serves on the board of the Women Lawyer’s Association and Zero Tolerance: Ending Child Sexual Abuse and is a member of the State Bar of Michigan Family Law Section Domestic Violence Committee. Additionally, Melissa is a member of Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan and is trained in the collaborative divorce process.Native to Traverse City, Melissa enjoys spending time swimming, boating and exploring Northern Michigan with her husband Daniel and their son, Aiden.Admitted:2010, State Bar of New York2014, State Bar of Michigan. Publications:Trust Issues & Divorce: The Impact of Divorce on Assets Held in Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts,Michigan Family Law Journal, Volume 47, Number 5, May 2017

Mark R. Dancer has extensive experience in all types of civil litigation.  He practiced law in Los Angeles, California, for many years, before moving back to Michigan, where he grew up.  Mr. Dancer has successfully represented clients in virtually all types of civil litigation, in a variety of practice areas, including personal injury, wrongful death, environmental, insurance coverage, business and commercial, banking, collection, construction, land use and real estate matters.  Mr. Dancer has obtained some of Michigan’s largest settlements and verdicts in the past several years.  Mr. Dancer has been awarded an AV rating for his high level of professional excellence by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available.  Mr. Dancer is also a skilled mediator, offering mediation as an alternative way of resolving all types of civil disputes.

Jesse L. Williams takes the idea of patriotism seriously. As a Gulf War veteran, he served 8 years in the U.S. military, including six months locating and clearing land mines and bunkers after the war. Unafraid to take risks, he brings that approach to his law practice, tackling the growing arrests related to medical marijuana law.Williams believes his patriotism extends to defending citizens in an often unjust justice system. "When people are following guidelines but are being punished by law enforcement and the courts, there's a problem. The law is being ignored," he states. His solid American values, including hard work, stem from his northern Michigan roots. Raised in a respectable working class family, Williams resettled in Michigan after law school.He also brings an extensive business background to his law practice, having owned and managed his own LLC construction company. Jess is a hands-on person with a strong work ethic, Williams navigates his clients through the legal system with confidence and skill."I am associated with sticking up for a group of people who are being targeted and picked on. People shouldn't have to live in fear."

I  was born and raised in Flat Rock, Michigan.  My small town upbringing shaped my conservative values and strong work ethic.  Always patriotic and ever thankful for the benefits of living in America, I enlisted in the United States Marine Corps during college and earned a commission as a Second Lieutenant upon graduation in 1985.  I served as an officer of Marines from 1985 until 1999, in both active and reserve roles in the United States and overseas.  Durng my years in the Marine Corps, I served as a member of various units cited for superior performance, participated in contingency operations in the eastern Mediterranean in 1989 and was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal for leadership in 1992.  I earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Eastern Michigan University in 1985, a Bachelor of Liberal Studies degree from Mary Washington College in 1995, a Juris Doctor degree from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1998, and a Master of Arts in Bioethics from Trinity International University in 2007.. I am admitted to practice law in State of Michigan and the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan in 1998, in the United States Court of Appealsfor the Sixth Circuit in 1999 and in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan in 2002.  I regularly litigate cases in all Michigan trial and appellate courts.. Prior to forming the Phelps Legal Group, I served as an associate attorney with the Traverse City law firms of Smith & Johnson, P.C. (1997-1999) and Smith, Haughey, Rice & Roegge, P.C. (1999 to 2004).  I also served as a partner at the Traverse City law firm of Zimmerman, Kuhn, Darling, Boyd, Quandt & Phelps (2004 to 2011). I am a member of New Hope Community Church, the Christian Legal Society, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the State Bar of Michigan.  I currently serve on the Michigan Board of Directors for Bethany Christian Services and am the former Vice-Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Traverse City Christian Schools. In my time outside of the office, I enjoy spending time with my family and exploring our state and national outdoor areas.

It’s your life. It’s your career. It’s your company. It’s your community. And these are all matters that really matter. At 360 LAW, we approach every client with perspective — handling litigation, advising businesses and providing a comprehensive look at conditions that surround individual circumstances.. We don’t judge, we guide. We partner. We protect. And we do it with solid experience and careful thought. No, we’re not the typical law firm. Our typical tactics include a proactive and educational approach. We’re not just concerned about how a situation affects you, but how it affects everything around you.

It's not your job to worry about insurance issues after an injury.  That's why you hire an attorney who cares about you and takes care of the legal things so you can focus on getting better.  You are not a paycheck, you are a person.  An insurance company is not a person and we fight to make them pay.

I strongly believe that forging strong relationships with clients is the ideal method of achieving realistic and positive results.  Understanding a client's business and  philosophy is essential to building a strong relationship.

I practice regularly throughout the State of Michigan. We have office both in Northern Michigan and in Southwestern Michigan. Our multiple offices allows us to represent clients from the Mackinaw Bridge to the Ohio boarder and all in between.

I help parents understand and navigate Michigan's child support system. I also write legal blog articles for other attorneys.. All law schools are not created equal, and I graduated from top-tier Southern Methodist University's Dedman School of Law, with honors and a member of the SMU International Law Review. I scored at the 99th percentile on the ACT, the 90th percentile on the LSAT and about the 94th percentile on the bar exam. In high school, I won awards for achievement in math, and I'm proud to be in the minority of attorneys who enjoy number crunching. I can help you understand Michigan's child support system, or help you write a fun and informative article for your legal blog.

I grew up in the southwest Michigan community of Zeeland.  After graduating from Zeeland High School I attended the United States Military Academy at West Point.  I graduated with a degree in Economics, and I commissioned as an Infantry Officer in the United States Army.  I graduated from various military schools including Airborne School, Air Assault School, and the world famous Ranger School.  I was stationed in Georgia, Alaska, Michigan, and Colorado.  I am an Afghanistan Combat Veteran, and I was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge and Bronze Star Medal for my wartime service.. After returning from Afghanistan I attended Michigan Statue University College of Law where I was a King Scholar.  I received numerous academic awards during law school including multiple Jurisprudence awards (top performing student in the class).  I graduated summa cum laude.. Following law school I served as a Judge Advocate (JAG) in the United States Army at Fort Carson in Colorado.  I served as an Attorney for the 4th Infantry Division, ensuring regulatory compliance and prosecuting military crimes.. In December of 2018 I relocated to Traverse City, Michigan to continue my law practice.  I have a variety of legal experience and now focus my practice on Elder Law., which encompasses multiple topics including Medicaid and estate planning.  I am the founder of Grand Traverse Elder Law, and focus on providing client-centric advice to seniors and their families.

I am admitted to practice law in all state courts and am a member of the State Bar of Michigan and the Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim Bar Association. I am also a member of the State Bar of Michigan Probate and Estate Planning Section, as well as the Elder Law Section, and Intellectual Property Section, having received a Certificate of Completion in the areas of probate and estate planning issued by the Michigan Institute of Continuing Legal Education and the Probate and Estate Planning Sections of the State Bar of Michigan. I am a past-president of the Friends of the Traverse Area District Library and an active volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Michigan. Further, I have been an active member of the Traverse Bay Sunrise Rotary Club since 2006, serving on its Board of Directors from 2008-2011.. I currently reside in Grand Traverse County with my wife Sarah and our daughters, Amelia, Ava and Vivian. My areas of practice include estate planning, probate, elder law, business, commercial, intellectual property and civil litigation.

I am a dedicated husband and father.  We live on a small farm where we raise livestock and crops.   We supply our own organic beef, chicken, lamb, turkey, pork, eggs, and milk, in addition to making things like bio-diesel and even our own soap.. Our faith is important to us.  Also, my entire family loves to hunt and fish, and we try to spend time pursuing these interests when not otherwise occupied with the farm, sports and the normal events of life.

Hon. Holly T. Bird. Hon. Bird graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy in 1987.  She attended Michigan State University, where she graduated with a B.A. in art and social science.  In 1999, Hon. Bird graduated from DePaul University College of Law, where she served as the Native American Representative and President of the Latino Law Students Association.. After law school, Hon. Bird served as a Hearing Officer for Chicago Public Schools, presiding over matters concerning the educational welfare and discipline of children and teachers.  Hon. Bird was appointed as a Guardian Ad Litem for the Cook County Public Guardian’s Office in 2000, where she represented over 230 children in the abuse/neglect system.  From there, Hon. Bird went into private practice, representing clients in matters of family, criminal, traffic, civil, estate planning, real estate, and juvenile law.  Hon. Bird also served as Vice-President of the Native American Foster Parents Association.  Most notably, however, Hon. Bird founded and served as Vice-President, President, and President-Emeritus of the Illinois Native American Bar Association, and is credited for using her advocacy to remove offensive sports mascots from several Illinois schools.  Hon. Bird has authored the publications: “Jumping Through Hoops: Traditional Healers and the Indian Health Care Act,” (1999) and “Making the Cross-Cultural Case; Educating the Judge about Race, Religion, and Ethnicity” (2004).  Additionally, Hon. Bird has provided trainings on Native American Law and culture to the Illinois State Prosecutor’s Office, the Illinois Department of Child and Family Services, the Cook County Public Guardian’s Office, and the Interfaith Council for Social Justice.  Hon. Bird was featured in the Illinois Department of Labor’s March 2000 “Highlights of the Progress of Women and Minorities in the Workforce.”. In 2003, Hon. Bird moved back to Northern Michigan and began working for the Grand Traverse County Prosecutor’s Office on juvenile and misdemeanor cases. In 2008, Hon. Bird was appointed as an Acting Chief Judge / Associate Judge for the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, where she served until 2011.  In 2010, Hon. Bird was appointed to serve as an Associate Supreme Court Judge for the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Indians.  Currently, Hon. Bird maintains a private practice in Traverse City, concentrating in matters of Native American, family, juvenile, criminal, civil, traffic, real estate, probate, employment and business law.  In addition, Hon. Bird is a certified Mediator, Peacemaker, and serves as a pro-tem Appellate Judge for various Tribes. In 2013, Hon. Bird was awarded the prestigious American Arbitration Association’s 2013 Higginbotham Fellowship.  In her spare time, Hon. Bird teaches criminal justice classes for the University of Phoenix.  Hon. Bird has served as a board member and mentor for the Grand Traverse Area Children’s Garden; and volunteers for the Leelanau Children’s Center and the Pathfinder School.  Further, Hon. Bird was appointed to serve on the American Indian Law Committee of the Michigan State Bar and served on the State Supreme Court’s Court Rules Committee with respect to the Michigan Indian Family Preservation Act.  She is also the Vice-President of the Northern Michigan Cultural Center, an organization dedicated to bringing people of various cultures together in Traverse City.. Hon. Bird is descended from the Yaqui/Apache/Tarascan/San Felipe Pueblo tribes and the English Isles.  She resides in Traverse City, Michigan with her husband and three children.

Drawing upon life and work experiences, I seek to serve clients by providing practical legal solutions to life's complex problems.  I will work with you to understand your needs, goals and legal objectives to determine the best plan of action to help you succeed.  I do not take a cookie-cutter approach to any case, but listen carefully to you needs and tailor a legal approach to fit your budget, your family's needs, and your legal goals. I will work hard to tipe the scales of justice in your favor.

Deborah Rysso is actively involved in the northern Michigan community.  She served as the 2012-2013 President of the Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Antrim Bar Association.  She is currently on the board of the Grand Traverse Pavilions Foundation.  For several years Ms. Rysso wrote a quarterly column on legal issues for baby boomers in the Traverse City Record Eagle.  She was named a Rising Star by Michigan SuperLawyers in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014.  Just recently, she was named one of the leading estate planning lawyers in Traverse City by the Traverse City Business News.  She is a member of the Bay Area Senior Advocates and formerly served on the local Parkinsons Support Board.

Civil litigation, insurance defense, insurance coverage and appellate attorney providing legal services to individuals, businesses and insurers in Michigan.  Litigation practice includes contract disputes, negligence actions, construction defect cases, insurance contract disputes, and trust litigation.  Appellate practice experience includes conditional land use, real estate tax assessments, contract disputes, premises liability, products liability, auto negligence and property damage disputes.