About Wieringa Law

Providing in-home legal services to Southwest Michigan

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  I am Bill Wieringa, founder of William R. Wieringa, P.C. and have been practicing law in Michigan since 2002. My focus is on Estate Planning, Probate, Elder Law, and Medicaid Planning.  

Philosphy

I believe that making the client comfortable is key to doing a good job for them. That’s why I see my clients in their own homes. First, I educate them about Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning, or Elder Law. I describe what kinds of initiatives will achieve what ends, and I help them to develop the plan that best fits their family, economic situation, and their desired outcomes. We explore all possibilities to resolve their legal situation. Then the clients decide what is best for them.   Service is my creed. I return all calls the same day, and I make appointments with my clients at a time that best fits their schedule. My clients receive my cell phone number and are encouraged to call me at any time they have a question or concern.  

In-home legal services for Southwest Michigan Weekend & evening appointments available in these counties:Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Eaton, Kalamazoo, Kent, Ionia, Ottawa, St. Joseph, and Van Buren, as well as parts of Clinton, Hillsdale, Ingham, and Muskegon.

Background

I was raised on a dairy farm midway between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. After serving four years in the United Stated Air Force as a Russian Linguist, I attended college on the GI Bill while working full time in a factory to support his growing family. My first career was in industrial supervision and human resources. While working full time, I attended school on the weekends to earn my law degree.   I provide provide legal education through presentations for church groups and service organizations (Rotary, Lions, Optimist, Kiwanis, AMBUCS, etc.) to promote better understanding of the law and to dispel myths and misconceptions.

Education

• J.D, Thomas M. Cooley Law School, 2002 – Cum Laude, graduate of the weekend program.

 

• B.A. Grand Valley State College, 1976 – Psychology major.

Professional, Bar and Community Involvement

• Michigan Bar Association

Member Since: 2002 – Probate & Estate Section and Elder Law Section

 

• Kalamazoo County Bar Association

Member Since: 2003

 

• Calhoun County Estate Planners Council

Member Since: 2009

 

• Valley Family Church in Kalamazoo and serve as a small group leader.

 

• Portage Rotary

 

• Volunteer for Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan