James focuses his practice on estate planning, probate & trust administration, elder law, and family law – counseling individuals through some of the most stressful, challenging moments in their lives. He prides himself on providing unrivaled client services through the course of navigating complex legal matters. Whether engaged in asset protection or probate avoidance planning or complex custody litigation, he explains the realities and intricacies of the law in a clear and concise manner. James understands that every case, and every person, is different – he takes the time to listen carefully to his clients and to craft sensible solutions that focus on achieving client goals.
Before starting Curcio Law, James was an associate at a well-known West Michigan estate planning firm. Before that, he managed the family law docket for a boutique criminal defense and family law firm in Downtown Grand Rapids. And before that, he practiced in collections and corporate litigation e-discovery.
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
Wills
Trusts
Durable General Powers of Attorney
Patient Advocate Designations
Funeral Representative Designations
Estate Settlement
Probate Administration
Trust Administration
Elder Law
Advocacy for Seniors
Guardianships & Conservatorships
Long-Term Care Planning
Medicaid Application Assistance
Special Needs Trusts & Planning
Family Law
Divorce
Custody and Parenting Time Disputes
Paternity Disputes
Child Support
Spousal Support
Separate Maintenance
Adoption
Guardianships & Conservatorships of Minor Children
Bar Admissions
State of Michigan
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Michigan
Education
Michigan State University College of Law, Juris Doctor, 2015
Syracuse University, B.A. Political Science, 2010
Honors & Awards
Super Lawyers, Rising Stars 2023
National Academy of Family Law Attorneys (Michigan): Top 10 Under 40 2022
The National Trial Lawyers (Michigan): Top 40 Under 40, Criminal Defense – 2021, 2022
MSU College of Law Jurisprudence Achievement Award 2014, 2015
Associations & Memberships
State Bar of Michigan
The Humanist Legal Society
