The Gallagher Law Firm, PLC

The Gallagher Law Firm, PLC operates offices across Michigan offering corporate and individual clients a broad range of legal services including estate planning, business law, litigation, and family law. The firm holds the highest AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell and is recognized by Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers, with particular expertise in durable powers of attorney and incapacity planning.

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The Gallagher Law Firm, PLC operates offices across Michigan in East Lansing, Mt. Pleasant, Grand Rapids, and Detroit, serving both corporate and individual clients with a broad range of legal services. The firm holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell's Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers—the highest rating available—and has been recognized by Best Lawyers as a "Best Law Firm" and by Super Lawyers as "Top-Rated."

The firm's practice encompasses administrative law, alternative dispute resolution, appellate work, business law, commercial development and leasing, construction law, elder law, estate planning, family law, litigation, probate and trust administration, real property matters, receiverships, and tax appeals. This breadth of experience allows the firm to serve clients with diverse legal needs across the state.

A particular focus of the firm's estate planning practice is helping clients prepare for life's uncertainties through durable powers of attorney and related planning documents. The Gallagher Law Firm's attorneys work closely with clients and their families to explore available options for maintaining control over health care decisions and personal affairs in the event of incapacity. The firm guides clients through establishing durable powers of attorney—a foundational planning tool that designates someone to make important medical and financial decisions on a client's behalf. The attorneys recognize that while the basic process of creating a durable power of attorney may seem straightforward, careful legal attention is essential. The firm's lawyers help clients understand critical details, such as precisely when the document becomes effective, the scope of authority granted, and specific conditions or limitations. A durable power of attorney can be tailored to address particular concerns, whether limiting authority to a specific transaction or detailing medical preferences and end-of-life wishes.

Drawing on substantial experience in estate planning, the Gallagher Law Firm's attorneys provide responsive and efficient counsel to address client concerns and ensure that protective measures are properly in place. The firm maintains an active client base, with over 2,000 subscribers to its monthly newsletter. With a Google rating of 4.1 based on 30 reviews, the firm has established a reputation as a trusted and insightful legal partner throughout Michigan.

Overview compiled from the firm's website