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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.

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.

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Experienced W attorney serving clients in Traverse City and surrounding areas.