Maria R. Messina Wiersma

About Maria

Maria R. Messina Wiersma is a graduate of University of Detroit Mercy Law School. Prior to joining Chalgian & Tripp, Maria served as lead attorney for a non-profit, Great Lakes Legal, Inc. Elder Law Division in collaboration with Neighborhood Legal Services, Michigan’s Elder Law and Advocacy Center.

Maria is a member of the Council of the State Bar of Michigan’s Elder Law and Disability Rights Section (ELDRS).  She also serves on the advisory council for Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of CSS of Wayne County (RSVP), and is secretary on the Board of Directors for ARC Services, Macomb.

She and her husband, Matthew reside in Commerce Township with their lab-pitbull puppy, Breslin.  Breslin is following in Maria’s footsteps as he is on pace to become a TDI therapy dog, for seniors and persons with disabilities.    In addition to spending time with friends and family, Maria enjoys cooking, camping, and is a ruthless board game enthusiast.

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