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Gerald Chefalo
Traverse City, MI Divorce Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Upon Graduation from Law School in 1997, Attorney Chefalo worked in Lansing Michigan for the 30 th Judicial Circuit Court as a law clerk for the Honorable Thomas L. Brown. While there, he researched complicated legal issues and drafted proposed opinions on all civil and criminal matter that came before the court. In 1999, Attorney Chefalo moved to Traverse City Michigan to work in private practice. When asked why he picked Traverse City, Attorney Chefalo stated: “if you are going to start a law office from scratch, you might as well do it in a beautiful place.” His goal...
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Melissa Baumgartner Umulis
Traverse City, MI Divorce Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning and Family
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
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David T. McAndrew
Harrison, MI Divorce Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Elder and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
David T. McAndrew, Attorney at Law, PLLC, was licensed in Michigan in 1998 and admitted to practice in Federal Courts. David McAndrew can assist you in stopping the harassment, the late night phone calls, wage garnishments, lawsuits, judgments, and the aggressive debt collection techniques used by many debt collectors. He will work directly with you to determine the best course of action for your individual situation.
David T. McAndrew is a member of the following:
Michigan Bar Association
Federal Bar Association, Eastern District of Michigan
Federal Bar Association, Western District of Michigan
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Joseph Grzybowski
Grand Rapids, MI Divorce Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Family and Juvenile
Wayne State University Law School
Joe has been practicing law for over 20 years. He serves the greater Grand Rapids area and has worked with the majority of the courts in Kent and the surrounding counties. He is well known to other attorneys in the area and has a positive working relationship with court officers and law enforcement agencies.
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Lauren K. Pfeil
Traverse City, MI Divorce Attorney with 14 years of experience
Divorce, Criminal Defense and Family
LAUREN K. PFEIL graduated with a Bachelors of Arts with highest honors from The University of Texas at Austin and received her law degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where she specialized in family law. While in law school, Lauren received family and child law fellowships from both Loyola University Chicago School of Law and The University of Michigan School of Law. Her article “Recognizing Race as a Reality, Not a Barrier: The Problems within Colorblind Adoption Policy within a Race Conscious America” was published in the spring edition of The Children’s Legal Rights Journal. Upon graduation from...
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Holly F. Verde
Holland, MI Divorce Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Divorce, Appeals, Family and Personal Injury
Wake Forest University School of Law
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Troy B. Daniel
Roscommon, MI Divorce Attorney with 27 years of experience
Divorce, Business, Consumer and Juvenile
Michigan State University College of Law
Coming from a working class family, I worked numerous jobs on my way to become an attorney.
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Wendy K. Bailey
Traverse City, MI Divorce Attorney with 20 years of experience
(888) 529-2259
13300 S. West Bay Shore Drive, Suite A5
Traverse City, MI 49684
Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Immigration
Wayne State University Law School
Practice Areas: Immigration Law, Social Security Disability, Family Law, Estate Planning Admissions: Michigan, 2004 U.S. District Court, Eastern District, 2005 U.S. District Court, Western District, 2005 Law School: Wayne State University, J.D., 2004 Utrecht University, The Netherlands, exchange student, 2003 College: Eastern Michigan University, B.A., cum laude, 1998 La Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, México, exchange student, 1998
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Michael Lee DeYoung
Holland, MI Divorce Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Divorce, Criminal Defense, Family and Landlord Tenant
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Matthew Motley
Traverse City, MI Divorce Attorney
Matt S. Motley practices all aspects of family law, advocating for the best possible outcome for clients. Matt is a proud Michigan native, Spartan, family man, and family law attorney.
Matt is a distinguished Senior Attorney, whose unwavering dedication has secured successful outcomes for hundreds of family law clients. Matt holds a B.A. in Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy from Michigan State University’s James Madison College, with a Minor in Spanish and Business. He further solidified his legal acumen, graduating Cum Laude with a Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law, and holds a Certificate in Domestic Relations Mediation.
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Shelley A. Kester
TRAVERSE CITY, MI Divorce Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Domestic Violence and Family
Shelley Kester is an award-winning attorney, a community leader, a dynamic communicator and a caring individual. She is Chair of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan. Her practice includes nearly all aspects of family law, including divorce law and child custody. She was among the first in Northern Michigan to complete the Family Law Certificate Program through the Institute of Continuing Education and the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan. She is President of wilson Kester, the Empowered Divorce Source. A frequent contributor to the Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Ms. Kester is...
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Mr. Chris Allen Houghtaling
Muskegon, MI Divorce Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Divorce, Business, Criminal Defense and Family
Valparaiso University School of Law
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Sean Patrick Cox
Grand Rapids, MI Divorce Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Divorce, Elder and Family
Sean Patrick Cox has represented hundreds of clients since 1994 when he was admitted to practice. In addition, he was admitted to the State Bar of Florida in 1995. Sean practices in two main areas, family law and elder law. When Sean was a teen, his parents divorced, giving him personal knowledge of how devastating the divorce process can be to all family members involved. Sean has represented clients in complex divorce cases since 1994, he is considered to be one of the top divorce attorneys in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has taken hundreds of cases to trial and he...
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Janet M Mistele
Traverse City, MI Divorce Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Divorce, Animal, Family and Juvenile
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Janet M. Mistele, J.D. is a member of the State Bar of Michigan
(1989), the United States District Court for the Western District of
Michigan (1991), and the North Carolina State Bar (2003). Ms.
Mistele earned her Juris Doctor degree, Magna Cum Laude, from the
Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where she was a member of the
National Trial Team, and earned American Jurisprudence Awards for
top honors in seven of her law school courses.
Upon graduation from law school in 1989, Ms. Mistele accepted a
position with the Michigan Court of Appeals in Lansing, Michigan as a
Prehearing Attorney,...
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Robert Relph
Grand Rapids, MI Divorce Lawyer with 53 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington
Almost anyone who has been through it will tell you that divorce is one of the most painful and stressful experiences a family will ever go through, fraught with uncertainty and negative emotions that can (and usually do) spill over into other areas of life. As a Family Law attorney, I dedicate myself to guiding clients through this difficult process and help them move forward in a positive, healthy and supportive manner. When it seems difficult to make decisions in this time of crisis, my job is to present creative solutions and help clients make the right decisions. During...
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John A. Engman
Grand Rapids, MI Divorce Lawyer with 52 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense and Family
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Jennifer L. Barnes
Muskegon, MI Divorce Lawyer with 24 years of experience
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Evonne Ulmer
Ionia, MI Divorce Attorney with 26 years of experience
Divorce, Business, Criminal Defense and Landlord Tenant
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Elena Lentz
Traverse City, MI Divorce Lawyer
Elena A. Lentz is a proud Michigan native, a fierce advocate for her clients, and dedicated family law attorney. Elena is the oldest of five siblings, which gives her a unique perspective on family law issues.
She graduated from Michigan State University in 2017, where she participated in the Honors College, Political Science Scholars, and Political Science Advisory Committee. During her tenure at MSU, she completed internships at the Senate Majority Policy Office, Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, and the 6th District Congressional Office. Elena went on to attend Indiana University Maurer School of Law in Bloomington, where...
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Erik Holt
Grand Rapids, MI Divorce Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Jason D. Kolkema
Muskegon, MI Divorce Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Divorce, Criminal Defense, Family and Landlord Tenant
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Elizabeth Keller Bransdorfer
Grand Rapids, MI Divorce Attorney with 38 years of experience
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Family
University of Minnesota Law School
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Robert Guyot
Traverse City, MI Divorce Lawyer
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Carri M Briseno
Lake City, MI Divorce Attorney with 11 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Landlord Tenant
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George L. McCargar III
Grand Rapids, MI Divorce Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Construction, Consumer and Family
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Jason J. Elmore
Cadillac, MI Divorce Lawyer with 26 years of experience
120 West Harris Street
Cadillac, MI 49601
Divorce, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
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Mark R. Mitchell
Cadillac, MI Divorce Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Divorce, Business, Collections and Criminal Defense
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Elisha Tedesco
Grand Haven, MI Divorce Lawyer
I represent clients in divorce, child custody, paternity and guardianship issues. My passion is assisting individuals during one of the toughest periods in their lives, when their marriage is coming to an end or child custody is at stake.
I am an avid listener and I pride myself on my high standards of detail and client care. My first goal is always to utilize mediation or alternative dispute resolution to avoid the cost and stresses of litigation for clients. However, if a case proceeds to litigation, I will zealously defend my client's position.
I am originally from Scotland where I obtained...
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Craig Jenison
Jenison, MI Divorce Lawyer
Divorce, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
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Paul A. Hubbell
Traverse City, MI Divorce Attorney with 39 years of experience
Divorce, Business, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
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Judy Bregman
Grand Haven, MI Divorce Attorney
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Rachel L Terpstra
Norton Shores, MI Divorce Attorney
Divorce, Business and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Julian J. Poota
Southfield, MI Divorce Attorney with 19 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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E. Spencer Walton Jr.
Dowagiac, MI Divorce Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Divorce, Business, Family and Personal Injury
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Born and raised in Mishawaka, Spence joined the firm in 1979. He counsels clients in the areas of domestic and family law, commercial litigation, mediation and personal injury and wrongful death cases.
During his career, he’s served as President of the St. Joseph County and Indiana State Bar Associations. He sits on the Mishawaka Education Foundation, and received the prestigious Sagamore of the Wabash Award from Governor O’Bannon in 2002.
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Philip G. Vera
Utica, MI Divorce Lawyer with 17 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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Jon R. Rogers
Dowagiac, MI Divorce Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Juvenile
Valparaiso University School of Law
From guiding you through issues concerning the impact on your children, division of assets and debt responsibilities of each party, legal requirements and rights, martial contracts, retirement account division, valuation of business interest and farm, commercial and residential real estate. I offer legal counsel in such domestic law matters as:
Divorce
Adoption
Paternity
Marriage
Custody and Parenting Time
Mediation Services
Prenuptial Agreements
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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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Lisa D. Stern
Bloomfield Hills, MI Divorce Lawyer with 28 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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Andrew M Steiger
St. Clair Shores, MI Divorce Lawyer with 14 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...