About Catherine Hodge
Catherine Hodge Jacobs is an attorney specializing in estate planning and elder law, based in Ada, Michigan. Admitted to the Michigan State Bar in 1981, she has built a distinguished career over the decades. Jacobs faced a significant challenge in 2024 when she received a 179-day suspension due to professional misconduct. This suspension concluded in June 2025, after which she was reinstated and resumed her practice. Since then, Jacobs has focused on providing comprehensive estate and succession planning services to individuals, families, and businesses. Before her suspension, Jacobs owned and operated her own law firm for seven years.
During this time, she offered many legal services, including estate planning, elder law, and special needs planning. Her experience in these areas gave her the knowledge necessary to handle the requirements of legal issues that affect her clients. Jacobs has established a reputation for her dedication to her clients and her ability to address their needs. In addition to her legal practice, Jacobs is actively involved in her community. She has been a member of the Council on Aging of West Michigan, where she contributes to initiatives aimed at improving the lives of older adults. Since 2010, she has served on the Board of Directors for Elder Law of Michigan, further demonstrating her commitment to advancing the interests of seniors and their families.
Her contributions to the community were recognized in November 2018 when she received the Jerry O’Bee Award from the Area Agency on Aging of West Michigan for her work with the Caregivers Resource Network. Jacobs has also engaged in local governance, serving as a trustee for Ada Township and as a planning commissioner for the Ada Township Planning Commission. These roles have allowed her to influence local policy and contribute to the development of her community. Her involvement in governance reflects her dedication to public service and her desire to make a positive impact on the lives of residents in Ada. Education and outreach are also central to Jacobs' mission. She has been active in educating the community on topics related to estate and succession planning, elder law, and special needs care.
Jacobs frequently speaks at various associations, foundations, and universities across Michigan, sharing her expertise and insights. Her office is located at 597 Ada Dr. Ste. D, PO Box 597, Ada, MI 49301 — She can be contacted by phone at (616) 682-5574 or via email. Through her practice and community involvement, Catherine Hodge Jacobs continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those she serves.
