
Zachary E. Backlund, Esq.


Associate Attorney
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PRACTICE AREAS:
Family law, estate planning, real estate
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LAW SCHOOL:
Michigan State University College of Law (2011) Juris Doctor
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COLLEGE:
DePaul University (2008) Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
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ADMISSIONS:
State Bar of Michigan (2011 - present)
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan (2012 - present)
United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan (2013 - present)
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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Land Services, Inc. (2015-2016) Traverse City, MI - title research (patent deed to present) for both surface and mineral rights, abstracting, ownership reports for surface and mineral rights, mapping assistance.
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Unoco PLS, Inc. (2014-2015) Leroy, MI - title research - patent deed to present, abstracting, ownership reports, and mapping assistance.
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English as a Second Language (2006) - Chicago, IL - A program at DePaul University - taught English at Erie Neighborhood House.
AmeriCorps Corps Member (2005-2007) - Chicago, IL - tutor and teacher's aid at Christopher House (for children).
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PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Moved back to Gaylord in 2016 to practice law in his hometown. Zach enjoys all that living up North has to offer, including golf, mountain biking, and spending time on the lake.

Success Story
Your time was always well spent on necessary research, preparation, all areas pertaining to my case - often beyond my expectations, always with beneficial results. Your advice and forethought plus experience was appreciated. Under such emotional circumstances it was a great comfort to put my trust in your judgment.
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- Divorce Client
