Christopher J. Berry practices Michigan estate, business, probate and elder law attorney. He has been a lecturer, speaker and writer on estate planning topics. He has co-authored a nationally released book, Estate Planning Strategies, which gives practical information that addresses common estate planning concerns.  He has also contributed to and was quoted in The Complete Guide to Organizing Your Records for Estate Planning by John N. Peragine, Jr.  In addition to his written work, he has also spoken and taught numerous financial advisors on advanced estate planning techniques, including stand alone retirement plan trusts that force the stretch out of IRAs.

Christopher J. Berry is a graduate of Grand Valley State University with a Finance and Psychology Degree along with Michigan State University College of Law where he earned his Juris Doctor with a concentration in corporations. After law school, Mr. Berry earned a Certification of Completion for the Estate Planning and Probate Program co-sponsored by the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan and the Institute of Continued Legal Education.

Christopher J. Berry is a member of the Probate and Estate Planning and Taxation Sections of the State Bar of Michigan.  Christopher Berry is also a member of WealthCounsel, a national collaborative of the top estate planning attorney.  He has also been very involved in his church and has been the Vice President of Business Networking International-Network Partners.

Lawyer Berry is committed to serving Michigan seniors and is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), ElderCounsel, the Elder Care Alliance Matters, and the National Care Planning Council.

Bloomfield Hills corporate attorney, Christopher J. Berry takes great pride in working with entrepreneurs and small business owners.  His goal is to provide the legal framework for long term business success for his corporate clients.  He calls on his business and corporate education, including a Finance degree along with a Corporate concentration with his law degree, coupled with his work in a Fortune 500 company prior to graduating law school.  Attorney Berry not only assists his clients with their corporate legal issues but also taps his extensive business network to provide non-legal solutions to his corporate clients.

Oakland County attorney Christopher J. Berry is a prolific legal and web blogger.  He has been interviewed by the Detroit Legal News on social media and blogging for attorneys.  He is a member of the Social Media Club Detroit.  Attorney Berry has the following blogs:

• A blog that discusses relevant topics on  Michigan Estate Planning and Probate : www.michiganestateplanninglawyerblog.com
• A Michigan Elder Law Blog that focuses on issues with regard to Elder Law, Medicaid Planning, and Veterans Benefits: www.michiganelderlawattorneyblog.com
• A blog where Attorney Berry can post on social media, web 2.0, marketing, law and other topics: www.themichiganlawyerblog.com
  

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