Elissa Koopmans Schwartz

Elissa Koopmans Schwartz brings a unique and multifaceted perspective to her legal practice, serving clients across Michigan, New York, and Pennsylvania. After spending over a decade at a firm in metro Detroit, she launched her own practice in 1997. Today, she balances offices in both Detroit and Grand Rapids while maintaining a strong virtual and in-person presence for her East Coast clients. Elissa focuses on the essential elements of estate planning—including Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney—as well as trust administration and probate proceedings. Her academic path is as diverse as her experience, beginning with a background in dental hygiene and education before earning her Juris Doctorate from Wayne State University, where she served on the Law Review. Before transitioning to law, she spent years as a dental hygienist and a vocational teacher in west Michigan. This history of service and education informs her approachable, client-centered style today. Beyond the office, Elissa’s creativity shines through her love for Broadway musicals and her work as a published mystery novelist. Having lived on Long Island for nearly two decades alongside her time in Michigan, she understands the nuances of the different regions she serves. Whether she is drafting a complex trust or navigating probate, Elissa combines her analytical skills with a genuine commitment to helping families secure their futures.