Bertie Nelson Butts III, Environmental Attorney in Muskegon, Michigan

Bertie concentrates on environmental. Each area below outlines the kind of case Bertie handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Environmental

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Bertie's primary office is at 1394 Lakeshore Ct, Muskegon, MI, 49441-1670. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new environmental attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Bertie usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Bertie discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in environmental practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Bertie for a environmental case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Bertie walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Bertie offer a free consultation?

  Bertie charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Bertie's office. Some environmental attorneys offer free consults — check Bertie's current terms during booking.

• How long do environmental cases in Michigan typically take?

  Simple environmental matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Bertie gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Bertie take my case if I'm outside Muskegon?

  Bertie is licensed in Michigan. Matters governed by Michigan law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Bertie will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Bertie?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Bertie will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Bertie accepting new environmental clients right now?

  Bertie's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.