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Mr. Denis J McCarthy
Metamora, MI Divorce Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Michigan State University College of Law
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James Hubbert
Rochester, MI Divorce Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, Criminal Defense and Estate Planning
Michigan State University College of Law
Attorney James D. Hubbert is the managing partner of the Law Offices of Graham and Hubbert. He has over 35 years of legal experience and has the highest peer and client ratings with Martindale-Hubbell ( A.V. Preeminent) and A.V.V.O. (Superb).
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Daniel Marchese
Rochester, MI Divorce Lawyer with 13 years of experience
125 E. Third St.
Suite 100
Rochester, MI 48307
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
University of Detroit Mercy
Daniel Marchese has a strong educational background, graduating from the University of Michigan with a degree in English, the University of Michigan with a Masters in Public Administration and a J.D. from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. Since he began as an attorney, Daniel has practiced in the areas of Real Estate Law, Landlord Tenant Law, Estate Planning & Probate, Debt Settlement and Bankruptcy, and general Civil Litigation.
Daniel developed a specialization in family law and has extensive experience handling cases of all varieties. He has a deep understanding of Michigan's family law system, relevant statutes, and court...
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Mr. Scott J. Sumner
Rochester Hills, MI Divorce Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Estate Planning
Michigan State University College of Law
Michigan State University 1986
Detroit College of Law 1989
Scott J. Sumner, J.D. is a graduate of Michigan State University, (1986) and Michigan State University/Detroit College of Law, (1989). He is a founding member of Sumner & Associates, P.C., and is its President and principal shareholder. Scott was the President of the Rochester Bar Association (2004-2005). He is a member of the State Bar Association and a member of the Oakland and Macomb County Bar Associations, since 1990, and is licensed to practice in the United States Federal Court. He is also a licensed and experienced Real Estate Broker and Residential Builder.
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Lise M. Spresser
Lake Orion, MI Divorce Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Lise Spresser focuses her entire practice on all aspects of family law, with over a decade of practice before the Circuit Court Family bench in Oakland, Lapeer, Macomb, Genesee, Wayne and St. Clair. Her goal is to educate, support and passionately advocate for her clients while helping them navigate through the difficult legal process.
Lise earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and graduated from the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, where she received top accolades in the Legal Studies Program. Lise is a member of the Family Law Section of the State Bar...
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Raymond Mashni
Lapeer, MI Divorce Attorney
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, Business and Consumer
Raymond Graduated from the University of Detroit Law School in 1993 and has been licensed to practice in Michigan State and Federal Courts ever since. He is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and The American Bankruptcy Institute.
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Dana F. Wilson
Rochester, MI Divorce Attorney with 50 years of experience
Divorce, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning and Family
The John Marshall Law School
In 1974 Dana Wilson founded the Law Firm of Wilson & Wilson P.C. with the belief that superior legal service is built on the foundation of strong client relationships and excellent legal representation. He has served as a Michigan State Representative, State Senator and Oakland County Commissioner. In addition he served as a member of the Michigan Department of Corrections Commission, and on numerous local boards and commissions in Rochester Hills and Hazel Park.
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Meghan Schuler Todd
Rochester Hills, MI Divorce Attorney
Free ConsultationDivorce and Estate Planning
Meghan Schuler Todd, J.D. is a graduate of the University of Michigan- B.S. Neuroscience, (2010) and Thomas M. Cooley Law School- J.D. Litigation, (2013). She joined Sumner & Associates, P.C. as an associate attorney in 2014. Prior to joining Sumner & Associates, P.C., she interned at the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office and Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, Juvenile Division and clerked for the Oakland County Corporation Counsel. She is a member of the Oakland County Bar Association and is a Michigan Notary Public. Meghan is a native of Rochester Hills.
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Heather Brooks
Lapeer, MI Divorce Lawyer
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Wayne State University Law School
Heather Brooks-Szachta earned her Juris Doctorate in 1997 from Wayne State University Law School in Detroit, Michigan. This came after earning her Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Michigan-Flint in 1992. She was licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan in 1997 and was admitted to Federal Court in 2005. Before coming to work at the Law Offices of Barry Shoults & Associates in 1999, and becoming partner in Shoults, Picard & Brooks, PLLC in 2010, she gained experience at the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office, the Wayne County Neighborhood Legal Services Clinic, and a...
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Michael Rolando
Lapeer, MI Divorce Lawyer
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, Family and Juvenile
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Michael grew up in Tuscola county and graduated from Kingston High School. He graduated with Summa Cum Laude Honors from Saginaw Valley State University with a Bachelors of Professional Accountancy. After attending SVSU, he attended law school at Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, MI. While attending Cooley, he was a member of the Thomas M. Cooley Law Review, competed in Mock Trial competitions, worked as an intern for an attorney in Okemos, MI., and represented several individuals in the Washtenaw County court system as a student-attorney. Michael graduated from Cooley with Magna Cum Laude Honors. Michael is...
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Jamie Lee Boase
Lake Orion, MI Divorce Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Divorce, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Jamie grew up in Lake Orion, Michigan, where her office is located. She is a divorced mother of four children: Trevor, Emily, Ben and Everly. She is also a part of the special needs community, as her youngest has Down Syndrome. She has both the personal and legal experience to help you expertly navigate your legal needs.
Jamie is a proud graduate of Oakland University and Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where she graduated Cum Laude in 2012, receiving the prestigious Certificate of Merit in Family Law and Trial Skills. She interned with the...
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Kristen Fisher
Lapeer, MI Divorce Attorney
Divorce, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Kristen received her Bachelor’s Degree in Government from Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri and her Juris Doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School – Auburn Hills. During her undergraduate studies, Kristen completed an internship with the Family Research Council, studied in Washington D.C., and also studied-abroad in Israel. While in law school and before coming to work at Shoults, Picard & Brooks, PLLC, she gained experience through moot court and internships at the 71-B District Court with the Honorable Kim David Glaspie and an internship with the Lapeer County Prosecutor’s Office. Kristen is licensed to practice in the...
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Danielle Renee Wilcox
Brown City, MI Divorce Attorney with 17 years of experience
Divorce, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
Thomas M. Cooley
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Philip G. Vera
Utica, MI Divorce Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Our legal practice is focused on one thing, delivering results for our clients.
Philip Vera is a lifelong resident of Macomb County, MI. He is a graduate of Eisenhower High School in Shelby Township, MI. It was around that time he decided that the practice of law was his calling. “I was completely fascinated by the court system and the role attorneys have in it,” says Mr. Vera.
Upon graduating, Mr. Vera attended Oakland University in Rochester Hills, MI. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in psychology. From there, he enrolled at Thomas M. Cooley Law School...
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Donald Petersen
Commerce Township, MI Divorce Attorney with 35 years of experience
Divorce, Business, Entertainment & Sports and Real Estate
Harvard Law School
I primarily represent investors and entrepreneurs. I have handled large transactions and major litigation. I also handle smaller matters as the need arises.
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Julian J. Poota
Southfield, MI Divorce Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
A commitment to excellence is a personal quality you should expect from your attorney. At my office, you receive that commitment, and more, from start to finish of your case. I am a Michigan-born and educated lawyer who fights for your rights. My comprehensive knowledge of law and maximum availability to you can make a positive difference in your legal situation.
Contact the Law Office of Julian J. Poota, PLLC when we can be of service. We can be reached toll free at (888) 399-7979. Your initial consultation is free of charge and we are able to take your calls...
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Roger Rathi
Southfield, MI Divorce Attorney with 25 years of experience
Divorce, Business, Criminal Defense and Immigration
Michigan State University
Affordable Immigration attorney with 23 years of experience; 7000 family and employment cases won with Client Ratings at Google 4.9***** (536 reviews); AVVO 5-star (199 reviews) and Yahoo (88 5-star)
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Handled numerous federal immigration litigations, trials and appeals relating to adjudication, inadmissibility, removability, security checks, naturalization, deportation and more. See www.rathilaw.com
Admitted to practice at the Supreme Court of the United States (2007) and at 3rd, 6th and 8th federal circuit courts, and Eastern and Western Federal District Courts of Michigan; Member in good standing...
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Timothy P. Flynn
Waterford, MI Divorce Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Appeals, Elder and Probate
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Since 1989, I have been an attorney licensed by the State Bar of Michigan. In my decades of general practice, I have served thousands of clients. Among the first-50 attorneys in Michigan to complete the Family Law Certificate program offered by the Institute for Continuing Legal Education in Ann Arbor, MI, I have completed more than 1000 divorces from start to finish. In addition to family law, I have a robust criminal law practice, representing clients in jury trials and appeals across Michigan. A roster attorney for the Michigan Appellate Assigned Counsel System for 3-years, I...
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Michael A. Robbins
Bloomfield Hills, MI Divorce Attorney with 42 years of experience
(248) 646-7980
3910 Telegraph Rd, Suite 200
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Divorce and Family
Wayne State University Law School
Michael A. Robbins is past president of the Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, past chairperson of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan and past president of the Michigan Interprofessional Association. Mr. Robbins has not only been named one of the "Best Lawyers in America" in family law, but was also showcased in Newsweek as one of the Eight Leaders in Family Law in the United States. He has also been named one of the top 100 lawyers in Michigan by the New York Times and Super Lawyers. He is a frequent lecturer...
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John Schaefer
Birmingham, MI Divorce Attorney with 55 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Detroit College of Law
John F. Schaefer, founder of The Law Firm of John F. Schaefer, is one of the best-known and most highly-respected matrimonial lawyers in the United States. From its inception, Best Lawyers in America has listed John Schaefer as one of the premier matrimonial lawyers in America, and named him Lawyer of the Year, Detroit Area, in 2013. Worth magazine named him one of the top 100 lawyers in America, in any practice area.
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Channelle Kizy White
Southfield, MI Divorce Attorney with 18 years of experience
(248) 662-5499
29600 Northwestern Highway, Suite 106
Southfield, MI 48034
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Channelle Kizy-White has over a decade of legal experience and a winning record of success with helping people in their time of greatest need. If you’re looking for an attorney you can trust and a fighter who won’t give up, that attorney is Channelle Kizy-White.
If there’s one word that describes Channelle, that word is “advocate.” She sees her clients’ problems as her own problems—their fight is her fight. Channelle is a listener, a counselor, and an experienced voice who stands up for you when other attorneys might sit down. And for Channelle, family law is more than just about...
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Edward M. Shaw
Novi, MI Divorce Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Family and Personal Injury
Wayne State University Law School
An award-winning law firm with offices in Novi, Ann Arbor and Plymouth.
The law practice is led by attorney Edward Shaw, who has 30 years of experience. Mr. Shaw is joined by several professional and long time assistants who help guide our clients through the legal process. He is a member of the State Bar Association, the Washtenaw Bar Association and President of the Plymouth Bar Association.
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John Ceci
Petoskey, MI Divorce Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and Eastern Michigan University
When people come to me, they are facing a situation they aren’t sure how to deal with. They have questions and are looking for answers.
I look at the situation and figure out how I can help. And when they hire me, I get to work! In short, I help people solve problems.
Helping someone with too much debt is different than helping someone whose parent just passed away. It is different from helping someone get a divorce.
Sometimes I help by preparing documents in my office. Other times it means a lawsuit. It could mean taking a case to trial. It could...
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Lisa D. Stern
Bloomfield Hills, MI Divorce Lawyer with 29 years of experience
1760 South Telegraph Road
Suite 300
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Divorce, Family and Probate
Wayne State University Law School
Lisa D. Stern is a dedicated family law attorney, providing comprehensive representation for couples involved in various aspects of domestic relations, including pre-nuptial agreements, divorce, custody cases, and post-judgment proceedings. Her expertise extends to managing the equitable division of assets, with a particular focus on closely held businesses and substantial marital estates.
Recognized for her assertive advocacy, Lisa collaborates closely with local psychologists, mediators, drug and alcohol assessors, private investigators, and other reputable professionals to ensure her clients receive optimal representation. Understanding the intricate financial and business complexities that accompany marital dissolution, Lisa offers valuable guidance on decisions related to the...
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Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
Farmington Hills, MI Divorce Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, Family and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Scott M. Neuman is an aggressive, experienced attorney with offices in the Lansing and Detroit Areas. He has been helping people in Michigan for over 20 years and has handled over 4,000 cases. You can reach him by calling 517-349-2700 or 1-888-684-3999, by email at xneumanx@aol.com, or via our contact form.
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Akiva Goldman
Bloomfield Hills, MI Divorce Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Wayne State University
Goldman & Associates Law Firm is owned and led by Akiva Goldman, a highly acclaimed family law attorney in Michigan. With a wealth of experience in handling thousands of family law cases, he has garnered numerous awards and recognition for his legal expertise. He also serves as a mediator for hundreds of cases and has been featured in various media outlets, including Fox 2 News, WDIV, and MLive.
Goldman's approach is to save marriages whenever possible. He offers resources, such as videos on Reasons Not To Get Divorced, to help clients consider factors before filing for divorce. Alternatives to divorce are...
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Leonid Garbuzov
Farmington Hills, MI Divorce Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce
Boston University School of Law
He has represented a variety of clients ranging from private persons to international corporations. He is especially proud of working extensively with the Hispanic, Russian, Ukrainian, Arabic and Asian communities within the State of Michigan.
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Henry J. Bergmans
Howell, MI Divorce Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
My law firm aggressively represents both men and women throughout Michigan in all aspects of family law. I have personally dedicated my practice to providing individualized legal counsel in divorce, child custody disputes, alimony, parenting time, paternity, child support modifications, child support enforcement, and marital property division. When required, I am able to handle complex matrimonial law litigation as the lead counsel. I also specialize in collaborative divorce and use mediation for most contested family law matters. I strive to make the complex simpler, settle cases quickly, and use the most appropriate legal options available...
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Kelly M. Neumann
Detroit, MI Divorce Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
New England Law | Boston
Attorney Kelly M. Neumann who is originally from Grosse Pointe, Michigan received a dual major in Criminal Justice and Political Science at Adrian College in Adrian, Michigan and received her Juris Doctor from the New England School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts.
Neumann has worked with Boston City Counsel's Legislation Department, the Trial Division of the Attorney General's Office of Massachusetts and at an Insurance Defense Law firm. She also ran the Tort and Workers Compensation Department at one of the biggest personal injury law firms on the East Coast.
Neumann has successfully settled a personal injury matter for over $9 million,...
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Andrew M Steiger
St. Clair Shores, MI Divorce Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, Family and Tax
Wayne State University Law School
Michigan Tax Attorney Andrew M. Steiger focuses his tax practice on tax resolution and planning, and estate planning. If you receive a notice from the IRS or state tax authority, contact Steiger Tax Law before paying any assessments or responding to the IRS. I provide a free consultation to determine the best course of action to reduce or eliminate tax debts, penalties and interest, and respond to liens, levies and notices.
My estate planning services include drafting wills and trusts, probate administration, and tax planning. If you need an estate plan or would like a review...
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Paul Kowal
Clinton Township, MI Divorce Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Divorce and Family
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Divorce and family law disputes can threaten everything you hold dear: your relationships, financial well-being, and peace of mind to name a few.
At Paul S. Kowal, P.C. our Macomb County attorney understands how overwhelming a family law dispute can be and will help you navigate throughout your case and work toward obtaining a favorable resolution.
Experienced in both litigation and alternative dispute resolution, like mediation and collaborative law, Attorney Paul Kowal can effectively help you resolve your case utilizing the method he believes would work best for your situation.
Schedule your initial consultation by calling our office today.
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Daniel H. Moss
Farmington Hills, MI Divorce Lawyer with 56 years of experience
(248) 855-5656
30665 Northwestern Hwy
# 200
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Family and Personal Injury
Wayne State University Law School
With over 45 years of experience, Daniel Moss has handled thousands of family law matters. In most cases, he is able to amicably resolve issues directly with other lawyers or through the process of mediation without a trial. Contact him today for a consultation.
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Mark Snover
Bloomfield Hills, MI Divorce Attorney
(248) 258-0800
6905 Telegraph Road
Suite 350
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Mark Snover is a partner at The Law Firm of Hauer & Snover. His practice is devoted exclusively to family law.
Mr. Snover specializes in litigating complex divorce cases, child support cases, child custody cases, as well as other cases dealing with family law issues. He has been named to the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. He was selected by his peers as a Leading Lawyer in family law. Mr. Snover was also selected to the National Advocates, Top 100 Lawyers.
The Law Firm of Hauer and Snover was named as one of the Best Family Law Firms...
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Eileen Warshaw
Mount Clemens, MI Divorce Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce
Michigan State University
I have been practicing divorce and family law in Macomb County for more than 30 years. I am familiar with all of the judges, referees and attorneys. I have a very good reputation within the legal community. I understand the people and the process, and I can help you navigate your way through the divorce process. I offer a free consultation and am located one block from the Macomb County Circuit Court Building.
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B. Andrew Rifkin
Birmingham, MI Divorce Attorney with 32 years of experience
(248) 480-8333
401 South Old Woodward Avenue
Suite 410
Birmingham, MI 48009
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
University of Michigan Law School
As a family law attorney with more than 24 years of experience, I have helped many clients make life-altering decisions and have guided them through the most challenging periods of their lives. My goal always is to serve as a problem-solver for my clients, who routinely come to me with difficult issues surrounding divorce, property valuation and division, child custody, financial support, and many other family law concerns. I offer all of my clients a place where they can be heard, receive practical advice based on their goals and objectives, and develop a sound plan for moving through their divorces...
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John J. Schrot Jr.
Birmingham, MI Divorce Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Michigan State University
During my legal career of over 40 years, I have focused on family law and other complex civil litigation matters. I have served by Court appointment as a mediator, arbitrator, facilitator, receiver and special master. For the past twenty years I have achieved an "AV Preeminent" rating, the highest peer rating by Martindale Hubbell, a nationally recognized directory of attorneys, for my legal ability and ethical standards. I have appeared in state and federal courts throughout Michigan and have argued in the Michigan Court of Appeals and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. My professional...
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Avi Adler
Southfield, MI Divorce Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, Family and Foreclosure Defense
Wayne State University Law School
I always knew that I wanted to use my law degree to help people in need. After moving from Toronto to Detroit, at the peak of the recession, I saw that the community of Detroit was in a real need. Hard-working people were now losing jobs and living off of credit cards just to get by. People in Detroit who could not afford medical insurance had medical bills that were piling up. These people just needed a break, a second chance, to get their life together again and start fresh. I knew then, that I wanted to commit my life...
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Kira Damusis
Westland, MI Divorce Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, Family and Personal Injury
Michigan State University
A staunch champion of injury victims throughout her career, Kira Damusis has a wealth of pre-litigation and litigation experience which she gained working as an attorney at a number of Detroit area law firms before joining The Smith Law Offices, where she has brought her expertise in handling automobile accidents, premises liability, dog bites, and has further expanded into family law, bankruptcy, debt negotiation and collections.
Kira first entered the world of personal injury practice before becoming licensed to practice working as a law clerk while she studied for the Michigan State Bar Exam. With both personal and professional experience of...
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Katherine R. Sikorski
Livonia, MI Divorce Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy and Family
Wayne State University Law School
Attorney Katherine R. Sikorski graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelors degree in political science. After graduating, she attended Wayne State University Law School where she received her Juris Doctor. She also earned an LLM degree in taxation. She is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the Eastern District of Michigan, and the Northern District of Illinois. Additionally, she is a state certified small claims mediator.
Katherine spent two years working for an esteemed firm in downtown Detroit which focuses pimarily on medical malpractice defense. Since founding The Sikorski Law Firm, Katherine has focused primarily on family law....