Lawyer David L.J.M. Skidmore, graduated from Michigan State University (B.A., High Honors; Phi Beta Kappa, 1992); University of Michigan, Rockwell T. Gust Oral Advocacy Award, 1998 University of Michigan, J.D., Clarence Darrow Scholar, is now employed by David L. Skidmore at 111 Lyon Street N.W., 900 Fifth Third Center Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

While being a member of American Bar Association (Probate, Real Property & Negligence Sections); State Bar of Michigan (Probate, Real Property & Negligence Sections; Member, SBM Probate and Estate Planning Council); Grand Rapids Bar Association, David L.J.M. Skidmore is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing David L.J.M. Skidmore as your lawyer, you should consider whether David L.J.M. Skidmore 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 David L.J.M. Skidmore has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though David L.J.M. Skidmore's office is located at Grand Rapids, MI, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

David L.J.M. Skidmore has been admitted in 1998, Michigan. His or her practice areas include Probate Litigation(60%); Trusts and Estates Law(10%); Real Property Litigation(20%); Plaintiffs Personal Injury(10%).

David L.J.M. Skidmore's college and law school education includes Michigan State University (B.A., High Honors; Phi Beta Kappa, 1992); University of Michigan, Rockwell T. Gust Oral Advocacy Award, 1998, University of Michigan, J.D., Clarence Darrow Scholar. Other biographical background includes Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (2013-Present). Named to Michigan Super Lawyers 2013. AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell. Member, State Bar of Michigan Probate and Estate Planning Council (2012-Present) (Chair, Amicus Curiae Committee; Chair, Ad Hoc Committee on Undue Influence Jury Instructions); State Bar of Michigan Character & Fitness Committee (2005-07; 2011-Present). Director, Western Michigan Estate Planning Council (2013-Present). Case Evaluator, Kent County Circuit Court. Graduate, Cannon Trust School I & II. Author: “Whose Privilege Is It, Anyway? The Fiduciary Exception to the Attorney-Client Privilege,” (co-authored with Laura E. Morris), Probate & Property (Vol. 27, No. 5), September/October 2013; "Intestacy and Determination of Heirs," Michigan Probate Litigation: A Guide to Contested Matters, 2nd Edition, September 2013; “Giving Effect to Every Word: An Impossible Task for an Ambiguous Legal Instrument,” Michigan Probate & Estate Planning Journal (Vol. 32, No. 3), Summer 2013; “Show Me the Money! The Intricacies of Joint Bank Account Litigation in Michigan” (co-authored with Laura E. Morris), The Litigation Newsletter (SBM Litigation Section), Summer 2013; “Before the Party’s Over: The Arguments For and Against Pre-Death Will Contests” (co-authored with Laura E. Morris), Probate & Property (Vol. 27, No. 2), March/April 2013; "Legal and Ethical Issues . You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

If you are the owner or employee of David L. Skidmore, and want to update the information, please create a new account and then Claim & Edit David L. Skidmore. If you want to add your attorney firm, please create a new account.