Tim has practiced law in St. Joseph since 1977. Prior to that, he was a tax manager in a “Big Eight” CPA firm. He received his business degree and law degree from the University of Notre Dame.
Tim is admitted to practice law in Michigan and Indiana. He is a member of many professional organizations including:
- Berrien County Bar Association
- Indiana Bar Association
- Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants
- Michigan Bar Association
- Southwestern Michigan Estate Planning Council (past President)
Tim has taught college courses including: Accounting, Income Tax, CPA Review, and Business Valuations. He has given numerous speeches on taxation, estate planning, charitable giving and business succession matters.
He is also involved with many nonprofit organizations:
- Berrien Community Foundation (former Director and Chairman)
- Birthright of St. Joseph, Inc. (former Board Member)
- Boys & Girls Club of Benton Harbor – Board Member
- Curious Kids’ Museum – Lifetime Director (former President)
- Lake Michigan College Foundation – Board Member
- Lakeland Regional Health Systems Foundation (former Board Member)
- Notre Dame Tax & Estate Planning Institute (former Treasurer)
- Safe Shelter, Inc. (former Board Member)
Tim’s practice focuses:
- Estate Planning
- Tax Planning for individuals and businesses
- Business and Succession Planning including sales and purchases
- Family Wealth Planning and Charitable Giving
