About Raymond
Raymond Harris is an attorney licensed in Michigan and Florida who has built a practice around probate, estate planning and elder law. He practices in state and federal courts and appears before the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan. His work blends courtroom experience and advisory matters for individuals and families.
Harris earned his Juris Doctor from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School in 2004. The degree followed undergraduate work that prepared him for legal study and public practice. After law school he moved into bar membership and federal admission that shaped the trajectory of his career.
He became a member of the State Bar of Michigan in 2007. Two years later he gained admission to the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan. Local professional ties were reinforced by membership in the Ingham County Bar Association beginning in 2009. He joined the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys in 2011. In 2015 he added membership in The Florida Bar, reflecting a practice that crosses state lines.
Harris holds a Probate and Estate Planning Certificate issued through the Institute of Continuing Legal Education and the State Bar of Michigan. That credential informs the counsel he provides on wills, trusts, probate administration and associated tax and fiduciary issues. The certificate also underpins work involving long-term care planning and the legal aspects of aging.
Colleagues describe Harris as a practitioner comfortable in both the courtroom and the office. He handles contested probate matters and guardianship proceedings as well as the drafting of estate plans intended to manage assets and reduce future disputes. On litigation matters he represents clients in state courts and in the federal district where he is licensed. In non-litigation matters he prepares estate documents, advises fiduciaries and assists families navigating end-of-life decision-making processes.
Harris’s professional memberships have given him a steady stream of continuing education and peer interaction. His National Academy affiliation connects him to lawyers focused on elder law issues. His continuing legal education certificate reflects specific study in probate and estate planning topics.
He maintains an active license and practices across Michigan and Florida, including representation in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan. His current practice concentrates on probate, estate planning and elder law matters.
