Michael was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana. He received his law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan graduating with Honors at both schools. Mr. Brandt started his legal career as a staff attorney for Monroe County Senior Legal Services, Inc., and worked there for over eight years. Mr. Brandt then transitioned into his own practice in 2014 representing clients in elder law, estate planning, estate administration, family law, real estate, collections and other legal matters. Mr. Brandt is a two time recipient of The Probate and Estate Planning Certificate Program, which is Co-sponsored by the Probate and Estate Planning Section State Bar of Michigan and The Institute of Continuing Legal Education. Mr. Brandt is an accredited attorney for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Michael joined Powers Chapman in 2017.
Practice Areas:
- Elder Law
- Estate Planning
- Estate Administration
- Family Law
- Real Estate
- Debtor/Creditor Law
Educational Background:
- Valparaiso University, B.A., 1998
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School J.D., 2004
Admitted to Practice:
- State of Michigan, 2005
Professional History:
- Powers Chapman, 2017-present
- Law Offices of Michael E. Brandt, 2014-2017
- Monroe County Senior Legal Services, Inc., 2006-2014
Memberships/Professional Organizations:
- Member of the Elder Law & Disability Rights Section for the State Bar of Michigan
- Probate & Estate Planning Section for the State Bar of Michigan
- Accredited Attorney of Department of Veterans Affairs
- State Bar of Michigan