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Brent T. Geers
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Brent Geers specializes in helping people empower those they trust and provide for those they love. Brent has been an attorney since 2012, working with individuals and families to marshal their time, talent, and treasurer for the benefit of their children, family, and community. He is a Grand Rapids Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” honoree, and currently operates his own practice, Geers Law. Brent is married to an educator, who employs his services as a chaperon for various school functions. He is also his daughter’s father – a girl who will become a president, not a princess.
Practice Areas
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
- Elder Law
Fees
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Free Consultation
Free consultations are available by phone only. I apply all other consultation fees toward subsequent fees for legal services. -
Credit Cards Accepted
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Contingent Fees
Blended contingency fee involves a reduced hourly fee and approximately 15% of the judgment amount. -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
A reduced rate schedule is available to veterans with demonstrated income below 400% of the federal poverty line. A discount is always available to K-12 teachers and support staff, law enforcement personnel, and veterans whose income exceeds 400% of the federal poverty line.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Michigan
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Adjunct Professor
- Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
- - Current
- Adjunct professor of estate planning.
- Counselor & Attorney
- Geers Law, PLC
- - Current
Education
- Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
- J.D. (2012) | Legal Education
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- Honors: Deans List
- Activities: Cooley Veterans Club
- University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
- B.A. (2001) | American Culture
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- Activities: Resident Advisor
Professional Associations
- State Bar of Michigan  # P75904
- Member
- Current
- Grand Rapids Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
- Activities: Criminal Law Section
Speaking Engagements
- Life Essentials Workshop, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Urban Core Collective
Certifications
- Accredited Attorney
- Veterans Affairs
Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Geers Law
Legal Answers
2229 Questions Answered
- Q. We bought a house and found out they had bed bugs that were never disclosed, can we sue for treatment cost.
- A: Risk versus reward. Mr. Zichi provided a comprehensive answer. People greatly underestimate the costs, both in terms of time and money, it takes to litigate issues in court. Even if you were to prove your case, and a judge says "you're right, they're wrong", you still have to collect your money legally, which can be a costly and difficult task. If a suit is not aimed at addressing an issue with long term effects, you might be better served to move on.
Lastly, beyond the required disclosures, buying a house is pretty much caveat emptor - "let the buyer beware". You probably had an opportunity to inspect the house before finalizing the purchase, and that could just ... Read More
- Q. Gave someone a puppy and was suppose to return if didn't want her and they gave her away and now they won't return her
- A: Not sure anything can be done. Presumptively, this was all done verbally; you have nothing in writing. Generally, when you give someone something, it becomes theirs once they accept the gift. There are no "give backs" under the law. Nothing would prevent them from giving the dog away now or in the future unless there was some agreement in writing.
- Q. What do the state have to prove if illegal substance found in Vehicle and driver nor passager was aware of it..yet both
- A: Possession can be actual or constructive. Knowledge can be established with circumstantial evidence (e.g. if something was found on the dashboard, a fact-finder - the jury - can infer that you were aware of it.
As a very general proposition, a driver is responsible for anything in the car. So unless it's clearly the passenger's, the driver will be on the hook at least.
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