Liisa R. Speaker
SPEAKER LAW FIRM, PLLC
Liisa R. Speaker was born in Lansing and lived her early years in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Her family relocated to Texas and Liisa attended Trinity University where she majored in Political Science and Spanish, graduating Cum Laude. After college, Liisa attended The University of Texas School of Law in Austin, Texas. Liisa was on the editorial board for The Review of Litigation. After practicing law in Texas for a few years, Liisa returned to Lansing, Michigan to be near family.
Liisa is now the owner and lead attorney of Speaker Law Firm, PLLC. The Speaker Law Firm opened in 2007 and is an appellate boutique law firm representing clients in the Michigan and federal appellate courts. The firms unique appellate experience and comprehensive understanding of the appellate process offers clients superior written and oral advocacy. Speaker Law Firm works with trial attorneys and directly with litigants from all over the State of Michigan to provide exceptional representation in their appeals.
Liisa Speaker was also a past chair of the Appellate Practice Section for the State Bar of Michigan and also a Past President of the Ingham County Bar Association. She has been a member of the Family Law Section’s Amicus Committee since 2008, and has written and presented extensively on family law topics.
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Family Law Appeals
- Child Welfare Appeals
- Probate Appeals
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Michigan
- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken
- Owner/Attorney
- Speaker Law Firm
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- Senior Associate
- Hicks, Mullett & Gregg PLLC
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- University of Texas - Austin
- J.D. (1999) | Law
- Activities: Litigation Review
- Trinity University
- B.A. (1994) | Political Science and Spanish
- Honors: Cum Laude
- Top 30 Women in Law
- Michigan Lawyers Weekly
- Distinguished Brief Award
- Cooley Law School Review
- Amicus brief on behalf of coalition protecting auto no-fault in UFG&G v Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association
- Outstanding Note Award
- University of Texas School of Law
- Ethical Considerations in Preparing Witnesses for Depositions and Trial, 18 Rev. Litig. 135 (1999).
- Best Brief Award
- Texas Supreme Court
- While still attending law school
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Member
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- Family Defense Attorneys of Michigan
- Board Member
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- Family Defense Attorneys of Michigan
- Member
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- SBM- Childrens Law Section
- Member
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- SBM-Family Law Section
- Amicus Committee Member
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- SBM-Appellate Practice Section
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- State Bar of Michigan
- Member
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- Court Reporting and Recording Board of Review
- Attorney Representative
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- Activities: Appointed by Michigan Supreme Court. Served two terms.
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- Ingham County Bar Association
- Officer and board member
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- American Inns of Court- Mid Michigan Chapter
- Execitive Board Member
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- SBM-Appellate Practice Section
- Former Secretary and Treasurer, Council Member
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- Ingham County Bar Association
- Past Chair
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- SCAO Conference, Child Welfare Training
- Preservation of issues for Appeal
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- Activities: Presenter
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- SBM-Appellate Practice Section
- Past Chair
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- Family Law Section Mid-Summer Seminar
- To Appeal or Not to Appeal
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- Activities: Presenter
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- SBM- Family Law Section
- Council Member
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- Appellate Bench Bar Conference
- Remands in Family Law Appeals
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- Activities: Moderator
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- Appellate Bench Bar Conference
- Plenary Session on Appellate Emergencies
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- Activities: Co-moderator
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- Appellate Practice Section Webinar
- Circuit Court Appeal Rules
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- Activities: Presenter
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- Ingham County Bench Bar Conference
- Ethics and Attorney Client Privilege
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- Activities: Panelist
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- Appellate Bench Bar Conference
- Briefing and Research
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- Activities: Moderator, May 2007
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- Michigan Association of Justice
- Employment Cases You need to Know About
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- Activities: Seminar Presenter. Novi. November 2007
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- Ingham County Bar Association Family Law Section
- Advising your Domestic Relations Clients of Their Appeal Rights
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- Activities: Seminar Presenter
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- Lorman
- Witness Coaching and Ethical Implications
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- Activities: Seminar Presenter
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- Michigan Trial Lawyers Association
- Appellate Research Tips for Trial Attorneys
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- Activities: Seminar Presenter
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- Appellate Practice Section
- Seminar Presenter
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- Activities: Technology and Economics of Appellate Practice-Novi June 2005
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- Appellate Procedure
- Lexis Michigan Family Law
- Comprehensive Survey of Appellate Attorney Fees in Michigan
- Cooley Law Review
- Court of Appeals Changes the Prenuptial Agreement Landscape
- Michigan Association for Justice Journal
- Whats the difference between "Reverse" and "Vacate"
- Michigan Appellate Practice Journal. Family Law Journal
- Ethics Pitfalls of Email Scams
- The Mentor
Episode 12 - Reality
In this episode we talk about invading separate property in a divorce action, snitches in the criminal justice system, and how to select a personal injury attorney. Join Speaker Law...
Episode 11 - Differences
In this episode we talk about the rights of grandparents to see their grandchildren, how federal and state criminal cases differ, and the rights of motorcycle accident victims and how...
My Legal - Auto Insurance
Liisa Speaker finds out from Catherine Tucker of Sinas Dramis Law Firm which 3 coverage options are best recommended. And with the recent changes in the No-Fault Law, purchasing these...
My Legal - Marijuana
Now that Michigan has legalized marijuana, what are the rules for people who want to partake? Liisa Speaker receives some great tips from cannabis attorney John Fraser of Grewal Law...
Episode 10 - Resolutions
In this episode we’re going to help you in picking auto insurance under the new no-fault law. We’ll also talk about juveniles in the criminal justice system and working with...
Episode 9 - Conflict
In this episode we talk about with a husband-wife attorney team about how to handle conflicts during divorce cases. We also discuss race in the criminal justice system and learn...
Episode 8 - Settlement
Real stories, real cases. In the Name of the Law. This week’s episode explores how eye-witness testimony frequently misidentifies perpetrators in criminal cases. We also discuss why you should settle...
Episode 7 - Holidays
Real stories, real cases. In the Name of the Law. In this week’s episode we meet a family that was saved by the no fault system and learn about how...
Episode 6 - Life's Not Fair
Real stories, real cases. In the Name of the Law. Sometimes life is not fair. But sometimes it’s about moving on and accepting the unfairness. In this week’s episode we...
Episode 5 - Tragedy
Real stories, real cases. In the Name of the Law. This week’s episode is about tragedy and how to navigate through life-altering situations. What happens to a child when the...
Episode 4 - Hope
Real stories, real cases. In the Name of the Law. This week’s episode is about finding hope in difficult situations. Hear the amazing stories of hope from burn-survivors to exonerated...
Episode 3 - Starting Over
Real stories, real cases. In the Name of the Law. This week’s episode features a story of how 3 wrongfully accused dogs were saved from death row. We also talk...
Episode 2 - Loss
Real stories, real cases. In the Name of the Law is the show that informs and discusses everything from laws, settlements, conflicts, hope, tragedy, resolutions and inspiration. Join host Liisa...
Episode 1 - Changing Laws
Real stories, real cases. In the Name of the Law is the show that informs and discusses everything from laws, settlements, conflicts, hope, tragedy, resolutions and inspiration. This week’s episode...
8. What do I Need to do to Retain Speaker Law Firm?
1. Why Should Your Attorney Recommend You to an Appellate Attorney?
2. Do I Have an Appeal?
3. At What Point Can You Hire an Appellate Attorney?
4. How Much Time do I Have to Appeal?
5. What Can't You Appeal?
6. Does My Appeal Go Back to the Same Trial Court Judge?
7. How Much Does an Appeal Cost?
