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Mary T. Schmitt Smith, Principal Attorney
Estate Planning; Trusts; Probate; Tax; Disability Law; Elder Law; Special Needs Planning
Phone:248-282-7700
Web:http://www.theresalaw.com
Address: 800 W. Long Lake, Suite 220, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
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Law Firm:Theresa Law Center, PC
Lawyer:Mary T. Schmitt Smith
Phone:248-282-7700
Fax:248-282-7707
Lawyer Title:Principal
Practice Areas:Estate Planning; Trusts; Probate; Tax; Disability Law; Elder Law; Special Needs Planning
Bio:Michigan’s first Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA, 1999); AV-rated by Martindale Hubbell every year since 1999; named to the Michigan Super Lawyers list for each of the last 8 years (2007-2014); Fellow, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA); 2003, National Advisory Board Member - Elder Counsel; Charter member, Special Needs Alliance, and served as General Manager 2004-2005; Vice President, Elder Law Committee, Genl. Practice Section, American Bar Assn. 1991; The Arc of Oakland County, Inc. 1987-1999 served on the Board of Directors and also selected President, 1999 to date Member Advisory Board, Lifetime member; Member, Professional Advisory Board, Community Home Care Agency, 1983-1987; EP Maxwell J. Schleifer Distinguished Service Award presented at Disability Awareness Night, in recognition of leadership, competitive spirit and efforts on behalf of the disability community. This annual award is sponsored by EP (Exceptional Parent) Foundation for Education- Mass Mutual- League of Dreams, 2011. Author: Protecting Estate Assets: Planning & Tax Considerations of Medicaid & Medicare Programs, Michigan State Bar Journal, 1989. Resource Planning for the Elderly, Oakland County Bar Association, 1989. Certified Elder Law Attorney, 1999 - Current Certified Elder Law Attorney, 1999 - Current Certified Elder Law Attorney, 1999 - Current
Admitted:1979, Michigan; 1981, U. S. Tax Court; U. S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit; 1979, Supreme Court of the State of Michigan
College:Eastern Michigan University, B.S., 1976
Law School:University of Detroit, J.D., 1979; Wayne State University, LL.M., Taxation, 1986
Membership:State Bar of Michigan.
Web:http://www.theresalaw.com
Languages:English

Lawyer Mary T. Schmitt Smith, graduated from Eastern Michigan University, B.S., 1976 University of Detroit, J.D., 1979; Wayne State University, LL.M., Taxation, 1986, is now employed by Theresa Law Center, PC at 800 W. Long Lake, Suite 220 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302.

While being a member of State Bar of Michigan., Mary T. Schmitt Smith is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Mary T. Schmitt Smith as your lawyer, you should consider whether Mary T. Schmitt Smith offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Mary T. Schmitt Smith has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Mary T. Schmitt Smith's office is located at Bloomfield Hills, MI, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Mary T. Schmitt Smith has been admitted in 1979, Michigan; 1981, U. S. Tax Court; U. S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit; 1979, Supreme Court of the State of Michigan. His or her practice areas include Estate Planning; Trusts; Probate; Tax; Disability Law; Elder Law; Special Needs Planning.

Mary T. Schmitt Smith's college and law school education includes Eastern Michigan University, B.S., 1976, University of Detroit, J.D., 1979; Wayne State University, LL.M., Taxation, 1986. Other biographical background includes Michigan’s first Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA, 1999); AV-rated by Martindale Hubbell every year since 1999; named to the Michigan Super Lawyers list for each of the last 8 years (2007-2014); Fellow, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA); 2003, National Advisory Board Member - Elder Counsel; Charter member, Special Needs Alliance, and served as General Manager 2004-2005; Vice President, Elder Law Committee, Genl. Practice Section, American Bar Assn. 1991; The Arc of Oakland County, Inc. 1987-1999 served on the Board of Directors and also selected President, 1999 to date Member Advisory Board, Lifetime member; Member, Professional Advisory Board, Community Home Care Agency, 1983-1987; EP Maxwell J. Schleifer Distinguished Service Award presented at Disability Awareness Night, in recognition of leadership, competitive spirit and efforts on behalf of the disability community. This annual award is sponsored by EP (Exceptional Parent) Foundation for Education- Mass Mutual- League of Dreams, 2011. Author: Protecting Estate Assets: Planning & Tax Considerations of Medicaid & Medicare Programs, Michigan State Bar Journal, 1989. Resource Planning for the Elderly, Oakland County Bar Association, 1989. Certified Elder Law Attorney, 1999 - Current Certified Elder Law Attorney, 1999 - Current Certified Elder Law Attorney, 1999 - Current. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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