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Douglas Chalgian

East Lansing, MI

Licensed for 25 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Litigation

Language

English

About

Attorney Douglas G. Chalgian of Chalgian & Tripp Law Offices, is both certified in elder law by the National Elder Law Foundation and a Fellow with the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. He has served as Chair of both the Probate and Estate Planning and Elder Law and Disability Sections of the State Bar.  Mr. Chalgian previously served on the Commission on Services to the Aging. He was one of about a dozen attorneys on the Michigan Trust Code Drafting Committee, and has been selected three times as one of the top 100 lawyers in Michigan by Super Lawyers Magazine. Mr.Chalgian writes and speaks regularly on the topics of estate planning, elder law, and probate court litigation.

Practices Areas

Estate Planning

Litigation

Elder Law

Language

English

Contact

1019 Trowbridge RdEast Lansing, MI, 48823 Office (517) 332-3800 1019 Trowbridge RdEast Lansing, MI, 48823 Office (517) 332-3800(517) 332-3800

Office: (517) 325-0564

Website: N/A

Reviews

June
August 16, 2011

I had a matter that was complicated and very difficult..it took a long time to resolve it until I hired Mr. Chalgian. It was out of town in another county and I appreciated him taking my case..He was excellent in court...I was very impressed and pleased.

Paul
June 6, 2019

Doug Chalgian and his staff knows, and is compassionate about Elder Law. It’s very true that death can bring out the worst in a family. Doug Chalgian represented our defense against my mothers trust vs my siblings. I would not want to be across the table from Atty Chalgian. Thank you Chalgian and Tripp- very professional and knowledgeable.

anonymous
August 21, 2018

Our lawyer and his staff were very friendly, but always acted in a professional manner. The service and advice we received and needed was very calming and helped relieve some of the stress associated with this situation. Thank you!

Susan
May 16, 2018

Mr. Chalgian represented my family in a very difficult and emotional hearing. I cannot say enough to express our appreciation of his support, guidance, and professionalism. I would highly recommend Mr. Chalgian.

Daniel
May 9, 2018

Mr. Chalgian did an excellent job in otherwise complicated and sensitive custodial case. Very well prepared. He kept us well informed and abreast of all matters during this rather lengthy hearing. Highly recommend him and we thank him from the bottom of our hearts.

Linda
March 4, 2018

When my sister kidnapped our mother and took her to another state, I needed a good lawyer quickly. I am forever grateful I found Doug Chalgian. He responded immediately to this "emergency" hearing giving my sister conservator and guardianship authority in opposition to mom's will. He continued to represent me assertively, knowledgeably, kindly and successfully through trial. He is my hero always!

Gary
January 19, 2018

Mr. Chalgian is knowledgeable and helpful in all areas of elder law. His firm is well established and stable. He is family minded and truly cares for his clients. He is well regarded in the community and by his peers.

Matt McCaul
January 17, 2018

Judge Harter was the initial advising attorney. His expertise was the first successful movement the Trust experienced, thus moving it proactively forward. Attorney Taylor was the next evolution once the Trust moved towards litigation. She was extremely personal, yet combined with an unprecedented level of professionalism. Attorney Lane is now handling the administrative portion, and is also a very personable active listener, and acknowledges the clients needs. In a whole Attorney Chalgian's team has offered prompt exact legal assistance, which has thwarted the complainant's attorney's actions. This team has balanced the scale, and in comparison has done it with impeccable professionalism.

Lisa
November 21, 2017

In my experience, Mr. Chalgian is an extremely experienced and thorough attorney. I was continually impressed with his knowledge of elder law. He and his staff regularly kept me apprised of developments in our case, and were accessible if I had questions. I would highly recommend Mr. Chalgian.

Paul
November 14, 2017

I first meet Doug in 2014 at a speaking event and was impressed by his integrity. He was also impressed with his knowledge of the law, but it was Doug's integrity that ultimately led me to make an appointment. I thought to myself....I have to meet with this guy.

June
August 16, 2011

I had a matter that was complicated and very difficult..it took a long time to resolve it until I hired Mr. Chalgian. It was out of town in another county and I appreciated him taking my case..He was excellent in court...I was very impressed and pleased.

Paul
June 6, 2019

Doug Chalgian and his staff knows, and is compassionate about Elder Law. It’s very true that death can bring out the worst in a family. Doug Chalgian represented our defense against my mothers trust vs my siblings. I would not want to be across the table from Atty Chalgian. Thank you Chalgian and Tripp- very professional and knowledgeable.

anonymous
August 21, 2018

Our lawyer and his staff were very friendly, but always acted in a professional manner. The service and advice we received and needed was very calming and helped relieve some of the stress associated with this situation. Thank you!

Susan
May 16, 2018

Mr. Chalgian represented my family in a very difficult and emotional hearing. I cannot say enough to express our appreciation of his support, guidance, and professionalism. I would highly recommend Mr. Chalgian.

Daniel
May 9, 2018

Mr. Chalgian did an excellent job in otherwise complicated and sensitive custodial case. Very well prepared. He kept us well informed and abreast of all matters during this rather lengthy hearing. Highly recommend him and we thank him from the bottom of our hearts.

Linda
March 4, 2018

When my sister kidnapped our mother and took her to another state, I needed a good lawyer quickly. I am forever grateful I found Doug Chalgian. He responded immediately to this "emergency" hearing giving my sister conservator and guardianship authority in opposition to mom's will. He continued to represent me assertively, knowledgeably, kindly and successfully through trial. He is my hero always!

Gary
January 19, 2018

Mr. Chalgian is knowledgeable and helpful in all areas of elder law. His firm is well established and stable. He is family minded and truly cares for his clients. He is well regarded in the community and by his peers.

Matt McCaul
January 17, 2018

Judge Harter was the initial advising attorney. His expertise was the first successful movement the Trust experienced, thus moving it proactively forward. Attorney Taylor was the next evolution once the Trust moved towards litigation. She was extremely personal, yet combined with an unprecedented level of professionalism. Attorney Lane is now handling the administrative portion, and is also a very personable active listener, and acknowledges the clients needs. In a whole Attorney Chalgian's team has offered prompt exact legal assistance, which has thwarted the complainant's attorney's actions. This team has balanced the scale, and in comparison has done it with impeccable professionalism.

Lisa
November 21, 2017

In my experience, Mr. Chalgian is an extremely experienced and thorough attorney. I was continually impressed with his knowledge of elder law. He and his staff regularly kept me apprised of developments in our case, and were accessible if I had questions. I would highly recommend Mr. Chalgian.

Paul
November 14, 2017

I first meet Doug in 2014 at a speaking event and was impressed by his integrity. He was also impressed with his knowledge of the law, but it was Doug's integrity that ultimately led me to make an appointment. I thought to myself....I have to meet with this guy.

June
August 16, 2011

I had a matter that was complicated and very difficult..it took a long time to resolve it until I hired Mr. Chalgian. It was out of town in another county and I appreciated him taking my case..He was excellent in court...I was very impressed and pleased.

Paul
June 6, 2019

Doug Chalgian and his staff knows, and is compassionate about Elder Law. It’s very true that death can bring out the worst in a family. Doug Chalgian represented our defense against my mothers trust vs my siblings. I would not want to be across the table from Atty Chalgian. Thank you Chalgian and Tripp- very professional and knowledgeable.

anonymous
August 21, 2018

Our lawyer and his staff were very friendly, but always acted in a professional manner. The service and advice we received and needed was very calming and helped relieve some of the stress associated with this situation. Thank you!

Susan
May 16, 2018

Mr. Chalgian represented my family in a very difficult and emotional hearing. I cannot say enough to express our appreciation of his support, guidance, and professionalism. I would highly recommend Mr. Chalgian.

Daniel
May 9, 2018

Mr. Chalgian did an excellent job in otherwise complicated and sensitive custodial case. Very well prepared. He kept us well informed and abreast of all matters during this rather lengthy hearing. Highly recommend him and we thank him from the bottom of our hearts.

Linda
March 4, 2018

When my sister kidnapped our mother and took her to another state, I needed a good lawyer quickly. I am forever grateful I found Doug Chalgian. He responded immediately to this "emergency" hearing giving my sister conservator and guardianship authority in opposition to mom's will. He continued to represent me assertively, knowledgeably, kindly and successfully through trial. He is my hero always!

Gary
January 19, 2018

Mr. Chalgian is knowledgeable and helpful in all areas of elder law. His firm is well established and stable. He is family minded and truly cares for his clients. He is well regarded in the community and by his peers.

Matt McCaul
January 17, 2018

Judge Harter was the initial advising attorney. His expertise was the first successful movement the Trust experienced, thus moving it proactively forward. Attorney Taylor was the next evolution once the Trust moved towards litigation. She was extremely personal, yet combined with an unprecedented level of professionalism. Attorney Lane is now handling the administrative portion, and is also a very personable active listener, and acknowledges the clients needs. In a whole Attorney Chalgian's team has offered prompt exact legal assistance, which has thwarted the complainant's attorney's actions. This team has balanced the scale, and in comparison has done it with impeccable professionalism.

Lisa
November 21, 2017

In my experience, Mr. Chalgian is an extremely experienced and thorough attorney. I was continually impressed with his knowledge of elder law. He and his staff regularly kept me apprised of developments in our case, and were accessible if I had questions. I would highly recommend Mr. Chalgian.

Paul
November 14, 2017

I first meet Doug in 2014 at a speaking event and was impressed by his integrity. He was also impressed with his knowledge of the law, but it was Doug's integrity that ultimately led me to make an appointment. I thought to myself....I have to meet with this guy.