Michael J. McPhillips
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Mr. McPhillips has lived in Hastings for over 30 years. He is devoted to his family and his community, and his areas of expertise include elder law, family law, criminal law, bankruptcy, real estate and estate planning.
He has served on a school foundation board and a YMCA board, and he helped found a youth baseball league. Consultations are free, and the office offers discounted rates for seniors and veterans.
Thirty years of showing up in town.
A small-town law practice is built on being known. This is the part of his record that has little to do with a courtroom and everything to do with Hastings.
- iOver 30 years
A Hastings resident and a Barry County family
Mr. McPhillips married Laural Benner, a lifelong resident of Barry County. Together they raised three boys, who are successful in their own right.
- iiTwo terms
Board member of the YMCA
He served as a past board member of the YMCA, two terms in that capacity.
- iiiFormer member
Board of Directors, Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation
A former member of the board of directors of the foundation.
- ivFounding member
First president of South-Central Michigan Youth Baseball
He helped start the league and was its first president.
- vFormer officer
Treasurer of the Debtors Bar of West Michigan
The same professional group where Attorney Young serves on the Board of Directors and is a former President.
- vi2019
Distinguished College Award
Honored with the Distinguished College Award by the Debtors Bar of West Michigan.
What he is known for.
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- Elder law and estate planningWills and trusts, healthcare decisions, nursing home planning, applying for Medicaid and avoiding probate.Read more
- Family lawDivorce, custody, parenting time, support, adoption and guardianships.Read more
- Criminal lawFelonies, misdemeanors, OWI, ordinance violations and traffic citations.Read more
- BankruptcyChapter 7, 11, 12 and 13, for people and for businesses facing debt they cannot carry.Read more
- Real estateOne of his listed areas of expertise. Call the office and ask how it applies to your situation.Read more
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