Protect what you've earned to preserve what you value. Certified Elder Law Attorney.
Protect what you've earned to preserve what you value. Certified Elder Law Attorney - Christopher Berry welcome the opportunity to meet you in person and discuss your particular planning needs.
The Elder Care Firm provides Estate Planning, Elder Law, Asset Protection, Medicaid Planning and Veterans Benefits in the Michigan area.
Keywords: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Asset Protection, Medicaid Planning, Veterans Benefits, Retirement Planning, Nursing home, Probate, Wills, Trusts, VA benefits, Aid and attendance
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
15 years.
What is your primary product or service?
Estate planning, elder law, nursing home, asset protection, probate, wills, trusts, va benefits, aid and attendance.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Certified Elder Law attorney Christopher J. Berry is dedicated to helping Michigan seniors, veterans, and their families plan for and cope with the many issues that come with growing older. A native of southeast Michigan, Attorney Berry focuses on the areas of elder law, Medicaid planning, Veterans Benefits, and estate planning.
Attorney Berry is the only Certified Elder Law Attorney in Livingston County, one of a handful in Oakland County, and one of just 17 in all of Michigan. He was the second youngest lawyer in the nation to achieve the designation of Certified Elder Law Attorney, which is the gold standard for elder law attorneys.
In addition to founding The Elder Care Firm, he is an adjunct professor at WMU Cooley Law School, where he teaches 2nd and 3rd year law school students elder law. The American Bar Association, after reviewing his book “The Caregiver’s Legal Guide to Planning for a Loved One With Chronic Illness” approached Attorney Berry to author “Starting an Elder Law Practice” a book for lawyers on starting off in elder law.
Certified Elder Law Attorney, Christopher J. Berry is one of the highest rated estate planning and elder law attorneys in Michigan. Avvo, an unbiased and well-known attorney’s national ranking system, rated him 10 out of 10, the highest possible rating. His peers chose him as a Best Lawyer for Elder Law & Estate Planning on the list of the Best Lawyers in America and the DBusiness Magazine. Moreover, he received the Spirit of Detroit award for his efforts on behalf of the community of Metro-Detroit.
Attorney Berry currently serves (or has served) as a:
-Board of Trustee for The Michigan Presbyterian Villages, Oakland Woods’ Villages, and an Easter Seals of Michigan Board of Directors
-Champion-level member of the Alzheimer’s Association’s AEDA (Alzheimer’s Early Detection Alliance)
-Probate and Estate Committee of Oakland County Bar Association’s member
-Member of the Veterans Committee
-Member of the Disability and Elder Law section and the Probate section of the Michigan State Bar
-Legal Services Network of AARP member
-NAELA (National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys) Tax section’s member
-Member of Government Assistance Planning for NAELA for Wealth Counsel, Elder Counsel, and the Alliance for Elder Care Matters
-Member of the Unauthorized Law Practice Committee of Michigan’s State Bar, which assists the public in matters concerning the unauthorized practice of law
-Member of the spearheading committee of Governmental Benefits section of NAELA
-Board of Directors member for the NAELA-MI (Michigan National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys)
Attorney Berry is a sought-after speaker and writer on a range of elder law topics, including long-term care planning, Veterans Benefits and Medicaid planning. He was a featured guest blogger for Wealth Counsel and the National Financial Planning Association. In addition, he had an article published through the Elder Law Attorneys’ National Academy, which addressed Medicaid Planning and Veterans Benefits issues.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
The quality of my service will speak for itself.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Right now,we have 4 offices.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Brighton (Main Office)
8550 Grand River Ave., Ste. 200
Brighton, Michigan, 48116
Bloomfield Hills (Satellite Office)
Americenter
7 West Square Lake Road,
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, 48302
Livonia (Satellite Office)
Americenter
39111 Six Mile Rd.,
Livonia, Michigan, 48152
Novi (Satellite Office)
Americenter
28175 Haggerty Rd.,
Novi, Michigan, 48377
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash
Visa
Master Card
American Express
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Which areas do you service?
Cities: Brighton, Livonia, Novi, Howell, Milford, Farmington, Farmington Hills, West Bloomfield, Commerce, Hartland, Ann Arbor, Bloomfield Hills, Northville, Plymouth, Canton, Westland.
Counties: Oakland, Livingston, Wayne
State: Michigan
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
I am the owner of the company - Atty. Christopher J. Berry.
What are your hours of operation?
Mon-Thu: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Diligent and professional.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Always do the best you can to help others.
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