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A Team Dedicated To Service
Our Team
Principal Owner Counsellor and Attorney
Counsellor and Attorney
Chief Security Officer
Chief Morale Officer
Chief Canine Officer
Matthew Ferri, J.D., M.B.A., is a Michigan estate planning attorney. His expertise includes advanced estate planning, elder law, Medicaid planning, Veterans benefits, special needs planning, wealth transfer planning, and business planning. During law school, Matt focused his studies on business law while simultaneously earning his MBA. Shortly after graduation, Matt started his own firm with the goal of helping individuals and their families develop estate plans that work. He received the rating of AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies that a large number of his peers rank him at the highest level of professional excellence for his legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.
Andrea Baade, J.D., is a Michigan estate planning and special needs planning attorney. Her practice focus includes estate planning, special needs planning and probate. She obtained her law degree at Michigan State University College of Law. While in law school, Andrea worked at the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons – a division of LARA that assists individuals who are blind or visually impaired maintain employment and independence. Andrea enjoys being an estate planning attorney because it allows her to help people get the assistance they need, be prepared, and have peace of mind that their legacies will be protected.
Nash, Australian Shepherd. The finest employee who takes his job of security to heart, Nash alerts all to the impending danger of deliveries or squirrels. He is a miniature Australian Shepherd and was a gift from a National Network colleague in Arizona. He is a registered therapy dog and has achieved his AKC Canine and Community Good Citizen awards. In his spare time he can be found running dog agility or enjoying a treat.
Zoe, a Maltese Pomeranian mix rescued from the Animal Shelter Society Inc. in Zanesville, Ohio, literally rounds out the group. She is also a registered therapy dog and has achieved her AKC Canine and Community Good Citizen awards. During office hours, she can be found attending meetings, keeping laps warm, and living up to her nickname “Mayhem.”
In Memoriam – Annie was the office greeter and sometimes the first face clients saw. She was a Shih-tzu Maltese mix rescued from the Cascades Humane Society. When she was not providing companionship, she could be found napping and participating in dog charity walks. Chief Security Officer
