Practice Areas
Industries
Education
University of Michigan Law School
Ann Arbor, Michigan
J.D., 1959
Colgate University
Hamilton, New York
A.B., magna cum laude, 1956
Bar Admissions
Michigan
Court Admissions
All Michigan state courts
Estate Planning Attorney
Hilary’s practice focused on estate planning with an emphasis on entire families and three generational planning often coupled with a closely-held family business. In the past three decades, he served twice as the firm’s managing partner. In this capacity, Hilary acted as the firm’s CEO and chaired the Management Committee.
Honors and Recognitions
Leading Lawyers: Closely & Privately Held Business Law; Trust, Will & Estate Planning Law
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated
Professional Affiliations
Grand Rapids Bar Association
Republican National Lawyers Association
State Bar of Michigan
Community Involvement
Priority Health: Board of Directors, 2000 – 2009; chairman, 2004 – 2007
Willard G. Pierce and Jessie M. Pierce Foundation, president and trustee, 1996 – present