Colleen M. Fries

Colleen M. Fries is the founder of Fries Legal Services, PLLC, a virtual and mobile law practice in Westland, Michigan, where she serves individuals and families statewide in estate planning and elder law. With more than 11 years of legal experience, she guides clients through complex decisions to protect assets and prepare for the future.

Ms. Fries’ practice encompasses the drafting of customized wills, trusts, and medical and financial powers of attorney, as well as the development of Medicaid and long-term care strategies. Regularly working with seniors, caregivers and multigenerational families, she demystifies legal jargon, offering clear, practical advice tailored to each client’s goals. Her client-centered philosophy emphasizes attentive listening and thoughtful analysis of family dynamics to build planning solutions that work in real life.

To enhance accessibility, Ms. Fries operates a virtual and mobile law office, providing flexible consultations across Michigan. This modern approach allows busy professionals and caregivers, as well as those with mobility challenges, to receive professional guidance without the need to visit a traditional office.

A lifelong Wayne County resident, Ms. Fries earned her B.S. in criminal justice from Wayne State University and her J.D. from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, graduating in 2015. While in law school, she served as title editor of the Detroit Mercy Law Review, published a note on historical cell-site location data, and received three book awards for academic excellence. She also completed an externship in the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Domestic Violence Unit and participated in both solo and appellate advocacy programs.

After passing the State Bar of Michigan exam, Ms. Fries joined the UDM Law Incubator Program to represent clients in family law, probate and elder law.

Ms. Fries is an active member of the State Bar of Michigan’s Elder Law and Disability Rights Section, and its Probate and Estate Planning Section, as well as the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and Oakland County Bar Association. Through personalized, ethical counsel, she strives to give her clients clarity, dignity and peace of mind.

*Please note the address listed is for correspondence only. No in-person meetings are held at this address. Ms. Fries meets with clients virtually or remotely, by appointment only.