Willingham & Cote PC is a distinguished law firm with over 60 years of experience, offering trusted legal services to businesses, families, and individuals across Michigan. With offices in East Lansing and Traverse City, the firm stands out for its deep expertise across a wide range of practice areas and its commitment to providing personalized, strategic counsel.
The firm’s attorneys bring decades of specialized experience to each case, representing clients from small businesses and trade associations to healthcare providers and families navigating complex legal matters. Their approach combines thorough knowledge of state and federal law with a client-centered philosophy, ensuring tailored solutions for each unique situation. The firm has earned Martindale-Hubbell’s highest Peer Review Rating of “AV,” reflecting its reputation for legal excellence and ethical standards.
Services Offered
- Appellate Work
- Association Law
- Business & Corporate Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Criminal Law
- Estate Planning & Gifts
- Wills
- Pour Over Wills
- Living Wills
- Irrevocable Trusts
- Revocable Trusts
- Cottage Trusts
- Business Succession Planning
- Pet Trusts
- Durable Powers of Attorney for Medical
- Durable Powers of Attorney for Finances
- Funeral Representative Designation Forms
- Access to Digital Assets Agent Forms
- Gift Tax
- Estate Tax
- Family Law & Divorce
- Child Custody & Parenting Time
- Divorce
- Change of Domicile
- Child Support
- Grandparenting Time
- Spousal Support/Alimony
- Property Division
- Guardianships/Conservatorships
- Paternity Disputes
- Nontraditional & Nonmarriage Relationships
- Best Interests of the Child
- Hospitality & Alcohol Law
- Business Transactions
- Constitutional Issues
- Licensing Violations
- Insurance Law
- First-Party Claims
- Third-Party Claims
- General Negligence and Premises Liability
- Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Claims
- General Insurance Coverage Issues
- Medical Malpractice
- Professional Liability
- Legal Malpractice
- Real Estate Law
Serving clients throughout the greater Lansing area and the State of Michigan, the firm also meets the needs of Northern Michigan residents through its Traverse City location. Their attorneys are equipped to handle matters via in-person appointments, Zoom conferences, or teleconferences, ensuring accessibility and convenience for all clients.
