Jim Schuster, Certified Elder Law Attorney

Southfield, Michigan (248) 356-3500

            Jim Schuster has been licensed as an attorney since 1978 and practices Elder Law with a focus on long term care planning and nursing home Medicaid. He is:

            ♦          Former Chair of the Elder Law and Advocacy Section of the Michigan State Bar

            ♦          The 4th Certified Elder Law Attorney in the State of Michigan. Certification by the, A.B.A. accredited National Elder Law Foundation

            ♦          A member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and frequent writer for the Academy’s publications.

            ♦          Former Member, Professional Speakers Bureau, Alzheimer’s Association

            ♦          Peer reviewed “AV Rated” by Martindale Hubble; Selected as Super Lawyer in Elder Law by Thomson Reuters; Superb, 10 rating by AVVO;

            ♦         Author and Publisher of “The Patient Advocate’s Guide” beginning  1999. This booklet was updated annually and  used by professionals and consumers to select a nursing home and get the best care in the home.

            ♦          One of the first attorneys in Michigan to practice Elder Law.

            ♦          Jim Schuster is still recognized as one the top Michigan nursing home Medicaid attorneys and often counsels other attorneys on these issues.

            Prior to attending law school Jim Schuster was a social worker for the Department of Social Services (now the Department of Human Services). After he passed the bar he worked as a law clerk for United States District Judge Noel P. Fox and as a Judge for the Chippewa Ottawa Conservation Court. He served on the Council of the General Practice Section of the State Bar of Michigan in all capacities including as Chair of the Section.
He has had articles on Elder Law published in the Michigan Bar Journal, Michigan Lawyers Weekly, the Detroit Legal News and Laches, the publication of the Oakland County Bar Association. He has also presented course material for the Institute for Continuing Legal Education.

Jim is a frequent speaker on Elder Law to professional and support groups.

Jim’s office was in the locally famous, historic log cabin at 24330 Lahser in Southfield. Articles about his office appeared in the Detroit Free Press, the Southfield Observer-Eccentric and the Oakland Press. Birds, squirrels and chipmunks were entertaining,  regular visitors at the office bird feeder. Deer were been seen walking along the Rouge River behind the cabin enjoying the peacefulness of the country in the big city.  Please note: the office ground hog has never been seen on ground hog’s day so Jim never knew how long winter would last! ☺

The telephone number is 248.356.3500.