Avoca Lawyers

I was born and grew up in Flint, Michigan and attended the University of Michigan on a Navy ROTC scholarship. After completing my active duty obligation, I transferred to the Navy Reserve and began law school at St. Louis University. I moved back to Michigan in 1995 to work for the UAW Legal Services Plans. I was honored to continue to serve my country until I retired from the Navy Reserve in 2003 at the rank of Captain. I have over twenty years' experience in the practice of law. For the last six years, I've practiced Social Security Disability...

Managing Attorney and Founder Mindy L. Hitchcock has worked in the family law sector in the state of Michigan for over three decades. Committed to a holistic approach to family law, she strives to help her clients reach a win-win solution whenever possible and litigates a case aggressively whenever necessary. Mindy was recognized as one of the Top 10 Family Law Firms in Michigan by Attorney and Practice Magazine in 2020 and has consistently received the highest rating for lawyers on Avvo.

Kenneth F. Brooks has over ten years of experience in the intellectual property law industry. Ken joined the BrooksGroup when it was formed in 2012 and was instrumental in the formation of the firm’s best practices and procedures including developing and documenting internal best practice documentation. Ken’s practice covers a variety of IP and IP-adjacent matters including patent application drafting & prosecution, patentability opinions, clearance searches, trademark matters, as well as contractual agreements, royalties, and licensing. Ken focuses on helping individuals and companies protect their IP through a variety of strategies and leading techniques. Before rejoining BrooksGroup in 2020, Ken served...

After graduating from University of Detroit Mercy School of Law in 2006, I began partnering with experienced and capable attorneys to gain knowledge and expertise in Family Law. I continue to assist families in resolving their domestic issues such as divorce, child custody, paternity, support and all other aspects of family law. I am committed to providing each and every client with professional representation that is in your and your children’s best interest.