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Jeffrey M. Black

Attorney
Phone: (616) 458-3994
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Jeffrey M. Black is a Grand Rapids native and a graduate of the University of Michigan. In 2005, Jeff graduated from the University of Richmond School of Law in Richmond, Virginia.

Before joining Plachta, Murphy & Associates, Jeff served as a full-time law clerk in the Kent County Circuit Court for the Honorable Dennis C. Kolenda, the Honorable Mark A. Trusock, and the Honorable Christopher P. Yates.

Jeff’s client practice areas include Business & Corporate Law, Estate Planning, Probate Estate & Trust Administration, and Real Estate.

Education

  • University of Michigan, B.A.
  • University of Richmond School of Law, J.D.

Bar Admission

  • Michigan, 2005
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan, 2005

Professional Affiliations

  • State Bar of Michigan
  • Grand Rapids Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section – Chair (2010-2011), Probate & Estate Planning Section, First Year Attorney Committee
  • The Body Mind Being Project, Board Member
  • West Michigan Estate Planning Council, Member

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Blog Posts

Prenuptial Agreements in the State of Michigan
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July 14th, 2017
For many years now Michigan has respected the right of marital partners to waive the statutory rights that are conferred upon them upon the death of a spouse.  For example, if a spouse dies and leaves by their Will all of their assets to their child… Read More
Plachta, Murphy & Associates' Attorneys in the News!
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June 16th, 2017
Here at Plachta, Murphy & Associates (“PMA”), we are always striving to provide the best service possible to our valued clients as well as serving our community.  Every so often, we get recognized for our efforts and we thought we… Read More
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