Doug Chalgian is recognized as one of the leading Elder Law attorneys in the state of Michigan. He is the author of the leading source of Medicaid planning in the state and a high profile attorney in both Estate Planning and Elder Law. However, at home with his 3 daughters and his wife, he finds that the art of negotiation is his most valuable legal tool. Although he enjoys working, on a hot summer day, you just may find Doug at his favorite fishing hole.

As a founding member of Chalgian & Tripp, Doug has poured his heart and soul into the firm. Along the way, he has accomplished several goals and distinctions, including:

• Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC)
• Certified Elder Law Attorney-National Elder Law Foundation
• Member, Probate and Estate Planning Section of the Michigan State Bar
• Member, National Alliance of Medicare Set Aside Professionals
• Member, Alzheimer's Association State Council
• Author of the Michigan Medicaid Planning Handbook
• Editor and author of Advising the Older and Disabled Client
• Named "Lansing Best Lawyers Elder Law Lawyer of the Year" for 2012
• Selected in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 for inclusion in Super Lawyer Magazine for the state of Michigan
• Selected in both 2008 and 2009 as a Top 100 Attorney in Super Lawyers Magazine for the state of Michigan
• Former Chair of the Elder Law and Disability Rights Section of the Michigan State Bar
• Former Chair of the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the Michigan State Bar
• Former Member, Board of Directors of Hospice of Lansing and Ionia
• Published author-Michigan State Bar Journal, the Michigan Probate and Estate Section Journal, Elder Law Advocate, and Michigan Lawyers Weekly