jessica arends
Shareholder
616.392.1821 Ext. 280
jessica@cunninghamdalman.com
Fax: 616.392.7106
Assistant:
Jill R. Shahrak
616-392-1821 Ext. 250
jill@cunninghamdalman.com
Medicaid Paralegal:
Julie A. Thorington
616-392-1821 Ext. 272
julie@cunninghamdalman.com
"I find satisfaction in helping individuals and families through the complexities of the law in the areas of bankruptcy, estate planning, Medicaid, and probate."
Before becoming an attorney, Jessica worked 10 years as a legal assistant at Cunningham Dalman. During that time, she found her niche in relating to clients’ personal needs.
Her wide range of experience over the years also allows her to efficiently assist clients in several other legal areas such as secured creditor rights, collection, foreclosures, landlord-tenant disputes, quiet title actions, construction liens, land contracts, tax appeals, and general litigation cases.
Practice Areas
Education
- Juris Doctor degree, Thomas M. Cooley Law School (cum laude)
- Bachelor of Science degree, Davenport University
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Ottawa County Bar Association
Publications
- “Estate Planning for Digital Assets: Are You Incorporating This Into Your Practice?” (co-author), Michigan Probate & Estate Planning Journal, Summer 2012
- Seminars on estate planning, Medicaid planning, and veterans' benefits
Volunteer Associations and Memberships
- Graduate, West Coast Leadership
- Senior Marketing Group
- Bonding Connections at Oakcrest Communities
Hobbies and Community Activities
- Travel
Attorney Articles
Protecting Your Children: The Importance of Having a Power of Attorney
The high school class of 2023 has officially graduated, and parents are getting ready to send their children off into the real world—whether that be
Medicaid Redetermination Process Resumes on May 11, 2023
In response to COVID-19 and the federal Public Health Emergency, the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) suspended all Medicaid redeterminations. Since June
Estate Planning Seminar
Our Estate Planning Seminar is now full. If you’d like to be added to the waitlist, please email Kelly@cunninghamdalman.com. If a spot opens up, we
