Maria R. Messina Wiersma

As a sibling of a person with a disability, Maria R. Messina Wiersma has witnessed first-hand the importance of skilled advocacy in improving quality of life through access to services. This inspired her to make advocacy her life’s work. After graduating from University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, Maria began her career as an elder law and special needs planning attorney. Maria is an attorney with Chalgian & Tripp Law Offices, in Southfield, Michigan.