Meet Your Partners in Planning
Marc Nakisher -- Attorney
Marc is a senior partner with The Nakisher Law Firm, PLLC. He concentrates his practice in estate planning. Marc specializes in helping clients balance their planning goals with their desire to minimize gift and estate taxes. In addition to drafting basic Wills, Revocable Trusts and Powers of Attorney, he also counsels clients on issues of family planning, guardianship/conservatorship and wealth preservation.
His practice includes guiding clients through the probate process, business planning, creating family limited partnerships and family limited liability companies, and assisting families with special needs children. Marc also advises clients on elder law issues, including Medicaid asset planning, substituted decision-making and health care and quality of life issues for the elderly.
Marc has twice been named one of Michigan Super Lawyer's Rising Stars. Marc received his B.A. from Michigan State University, and his J.D. from The John Marshall Law School. He is admitted to practice law in both Michigan and Illinois. Marc is an avid marathon runner and triathlete, and is married with three wonderful children.
John J. Tomaszewski - Associate Attorney
John J. Tomaszewski has lived in Michigan his entire life with a majority of time being spent in the Metropolitan Detroit area. John received his Bachelor of Arts from Western Michigan University. John has an extensive background as a Paralegal, working in a variety of fields, serving the community by helping people that needed it the most.
John wanted to help his community more and attended the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law where he obtained his Juris Doctor. While at Law School, he participated in the Hispanic and Latino Law Student Association and was able to work with veterans in the University's Veteran Law Clinic.
John is an experienced Personal Injury attorney, having helped litigate numerous actions in the Tri-County area. He has represented clients against insurance agencies helping them receive the highest benefits. John also has many years of experience in Probate and he brings the same care and attention to detail for his clients to The Nakisher Law Firm, PLLC, where his practice focuses on estate planning, trust administration, and probate.
John lives in Macomb county with his wonderful wife, Rebecca, and their always purrsuasive feline, Gravey. Outside of the office, John enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, hiking in the vast amount of state parks Michigan has to offer, and just about any type of food.
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Julie Sielaff - Head Paralegal
Julie graduated from Oakland Community College (OCC), summa cum laude, and joined the firm in 2020. She is proud to have attended the beautiful Orchard Ridge campus where she earned an Associate degree in Applied Science and completed the advanced Paralegal program with an emphasis in Litigation. Julie also received Westlaw and Lexis Nexis certifications while attending OCC. Julie's professors were extremely influential mentors that helped shape her love for the paralegal profession.
When Julie began working with the firm, she quickly developed a comprehensive system to better assist the attorneys in completing and executing estate plans for clients. Her multitasking and organizational skills, attention to detail and superb customer service ensures that our clients are receiving the very best of care. Julie has been involved with everything from Trusts and Wills to Quit Claim Deeds and Powers of Attorney. She is passionate about all aspects of the estate planning process. Julie is very much a team player and recently advanced to the lead paralegal position for the firm. She assists the attorneys with complex Trust and Estate Administrations by working directly with clients and could not be happier with her new role. Julie's desire to help others and connect with the community has been the most rewarding facet of her new career.
When she is away from the office, Julie enjoys reading and learning about other cultures and aspires to travel the world. She is a Pure Michigander, who is always researching and planning her next adventure. She loves writing, running and fitness. Julie is a true minimalist at heart.
Rachel Granader CMP™ - Medicaid Specialist & Paralegal
Your Advocate for Medicaid Eligibility, Spend-Down Strategy & Crisis Care Planning
Rachel is the firm's Certified Medicaid Planner™ (CMP™) and lead specialist in Medicaid eligibility and crisis care coordination. She guides families, hospitals, and long-term care facilities through the complex Medicaid process with precision, compassion, and efficiency.
At The Nakisher Law Firm, Rachel supports clients through every phase of the Medicaid journey — eligibility analysis, asset verification, spend-down implementation, application submission, and ongoing DHHS follow-up. She designs Medicaid-compliant shelter strategies, including annuities, promissory notes, spousal transfers, and funeral funding, to protect assets and accelerate eligibility — helping families avoid costly denials while preserving what matters most.
Rachel is a Certified Medicaid Planner™ (CMP™), a national credential governed by the Certified Medicaid Planner Governing Board. The CMP™ designation represents advanced expertise in Medicaid eligibility, long-term care planning, and asset preservation — ensuring families receive the care they need while protecting what they've built.
To learn more about the CMP™ designation and its professional standards, visit www.medicaidplanner.org
In addition to her Medicaid work, Rachel assists with broader estate planning, trust administration, and business entity formation, giving her a comprehensive understanding of how long-term care planning intersects with family wealth and legacy preservation.
Rachel brings a unique blend of legal, business, and accounting experience to her work, offering practical, forward-thinking solutions during moments of uncertainty. She has served as a Guardian ad Litem in Florida and Ohio and currently sits on the Board of Directors for Camp Make-A-Dream, a nonprofit that provides life-changing experiences for children and young adults with cancer.
Trademark & Credential Disclosure:
Certified Medicaid Planner™ and CMP™ are certification marks owned by the Certified Medicaid Planner Governing Board, Inc. and are used with permission. The Nakisher Law Firm, PLLC acknowledges that these marks are the property of the CMP Governing Board. Only individuals who have been formally certified by the Board may use the CMP™ designation.
