Bernard Schaefer Attorney and Counselor, located in Grand Rapids, MI, provides expert legal services with a focus on personalized client care. As a distinguished legal practice, they specialize in a range of areas, including family law, estate planning, and business law. With a strong commitment to professionalism and advocacy, Bernard Schaefer ensures that each client receives tailored solutions to meet their unique legal needs. Trust in their extensive experience and dedication to guide you through your legal matters with confidence.
Bernard will work to protect your rights and achieve a fair resolution of the issues, especially where children are involved, so that you can move forward with your life in a positive manner. The best interests of children must come first and he will keep that in the forefront of custody and visitation matters. He also handles paternity cases and child support actions.
Child Custody and Visitation
Paternity
Guardianship
Probate Proceedings need not be time consuming or expensive. Bernard handles Estate cases, Guardianship, Conservatorship and Adult Protective proceedings. Let him take the mystery out of probate and help you through the process.
Bernard was in private practice for eight years before joining the City. He specialized in criminal defense, civil rights, real estate, bankruptcy, divorce and custody cases, after receiving his Juris Doctorate in 1987 from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School.
Bernard Schaefer understands your needs as a small business owner, since he has helped start and run small businesses. He will work closely with you and complement your management team, striving to provide services that add to your bottom line. Bernard can support your business and strategic goals and always seeks to deliver value to his clients.
Bernard Schaefer served as an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Grand Rapids from 1995 to 2011. As a member of the Civil Litigation Division, he handled auto accident and employment discrimination cases, civil rights claims against the police department, Michigan Tax Tribunal cases, contract claims, collection actions, including bankruptcy claims and real property acquisition.
Personal Injury case is often your one chance to recover for the damages that you or a loved one suffered in an accident. You can trust Bernard to pursue your claim and seek the compensation that is deserved. He will carefully evaluate the facts surrounding the injury and look for every opportunity to hold the person who caused the accident accountable. Call him for a
As you age, it becomes important to plan for your future medical care, financial management and transfer of assets to your children and others. Such plans provide the security that your needs will be met, your desires will be respected, and they provide guidance for your family and friends.
Power of Attorney
Bernard Schaefer will help you identify the things you need to consider, then draft the necessary documents to reflect your decisions. You may prefer a simple Will to pass on your property or a Trust. A Durable Power of Attorney and Patient Advocate Designation are important to select people who can assist you with your finances and health-care decisions.