Benzie County Lawyers

Lea Ann Sterling
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Lea Ann Sterling
Grand Traverse County, MI Lawyer with 43 years of experience
(877) 221-7628 13919 S. West Bay Shore Drive
Suite 209
Traverse City, MI 49684
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family, Immigration and Social Security Disability
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
Lea Ann Sterling has been a member of the Michigan Bar since 1998. Admitted to the bar in Ohio in 1981, Mrs. Sterling practiced law in Columbus. In 1997, she began a sabbatical to write, travel, and relocate from Ohio to Michigan. Her first book, Historic Homes of Olde Towne, was released in 1999 and won the Ohio Historical Society’s Public Education and Awareness Award. Historic Cottages of Mackinac Island, released in 2001, was listed on the Michigan Governor’s List of Best Books of 2001. In March 1999, Mrs. Sterling was appointed Village of Empire Zoning Administrator where she was...
Melissa Baumgartner Umulis
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Melissa Baumgartner Umulis
Grand Traverse County, MI Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(231) 929-3450 600 E. Front Street, Ste. 102
Traverse City, MI 49686
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning and Family
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
Patrick Dougherty
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Patrick Dougherty
Manistee County, MI Lawyer
(231) 723-9490 50 Filer St
Suite 224
Manistee, MI 49660
Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Patrick Dougherty has been helping individuals and their families through legal challenges and the complexities of the legal system for over 24 years. Patrick is licensed to practice all issues of law in the State of Michigan. He is authorized to practice law in all State Courts in Michigan, including all State Circuit Courts; all State District Courts; the Federal Eastern District and Western District Courts; the Bankruptcy Court for the Western and Eastern Districts of Michigan; the Michigan Court of Appeals; and the Michigan Supreme Court. Patrick Dougherty is also authorized to practice law in the 6th Circuit Court...
Nathan Miller
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Nathan Miller
Grand Traverse County, MI Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(231) 421-8400 12930 S West Bay Shore Drive
Traverse City, MI 49684
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Personal Injury, Real Estate and Workers' Comp
Michigan State University
Nathan P. Miller is a partner and co-founder of Miller Embury, PLLC. He focuses the majority of his practice on plaintiff’s personal injury litigation. He represents people who have been injured in traumatic accidents and helps them receive compensation from insurance companies. He also represents people in actions against their own insurer, suing insurance companies to get benefits for his clients, benefits that have been illegally denied. In addition to personal injury law, Nathan specializes in real estate matters, landlord tenant law, and general civil litigation. Nathan has experience handling cases from inception all the...
Elizabeth McLachlan
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Elizabeth McLachlan
Grand Traverse County, MI Attorney
(231) 346-0014 412 S. Union St.
Traverse City, MI 49684
Business and Estate Planning
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Elizabeth graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2020. While there, she was an Executive Article Editor for the Chicago-Kent Journal of Intellectual Property, interned in the legal departments of a national trade organization and Illinois’ top children’s hospital, and worked at law firms that focused on civil litigation and transportation law. Prior to law school Elizabeth earned degrees in Biochemistry and Biology from Ferris State University, where she participated in the biochemistry research lab and was president of the school’s chapter of the American Chemical Society. After graduating, Elizabeth relocated to Traverse City and began her career as judicial assistant...
Paul T. Jarboe
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Paul T. Jarboe
Grand Traverse County, MI Attorney with 42 years of experience
(231) 922-3452 160 E State St #202
Traverse City, MI 49684
Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Paul Jarboe is an experienced and dedicated trial attorney with over 30 years of legal experience. Mr. Jarboe graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1982. Mr. Jarboe is a former prosecuting attorney, and has an extensive background in the areas of divorce, child custody, criminal defense and civil litigation, which includes State and Federal Criminal cases. Mr. Jarboe’s practice includes: Criminal Defense, Family Law, Personal Injury & Estate Planning.
Kevin Michael Hirzel
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Kevin Michael Hirzel
Grand Traverse County, MI Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(231) 498-7016 1001 Bay St. #E
Traverse City, MI 49684
Real Estate
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Kevin Hirzel is the Managing Member of Hirzel Law, PLC. Hirzel Law has offices in Farmington and Traverse City and services clients throughout the State of Michigan. Mr. Hirzel focuses his practice on condominium law, homeowners association law, litigation and real estate law. He has received numerous recognitions on a local and national level for the high level of representation that he provides to clients. Mr. Hirzel is a fellow in the College of Community Association Lawyers, a prestigious designation given to less than 175 attorneys in the country. He was named a Leading Lawyer in Michigan in 2018,...
Mallory  King
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Mallory King
Grand Traverse County, MI Attorney with 8 years of experience
(231) 248-4296 229 Fairlane Dr.
Traverse City, MI 49684
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Michigan State University College of Law
Matthew Motley
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Matthew Motley
Grand Traverse County, MI Attorney
(231) 922-6800 627 W. Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49684
Divorce and Family
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. Before...
Shelley A. Kester
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Shelley A. Kester
Grand Traverse County, MI Lawyer with 31 years of experience
(231) 922-6800 627 W Front St
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce, 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...
Jan Geht
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Jan Geht
Grand Traverse County, MI Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(231) 941-8192 620-A Woodmere
Traverse City, MI 49686
Business, Estate Planning, Tax and White Collar Crime
Mr. Geht is an attorney with extensive public and private sector experience. After clerking for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, Mr. Geht joined a top law firm in Washington, D.C., where his practice included accountant malpractice litigation, environmental litigation, and labor and employment law. Until he moved to Traverse City in October of 2012, Mr. Geht served for five years as a Trial Attorney with the Tax Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. He received several awards from the Department of Justice and from the Internal Revenue Service for his...
Elena Lentz
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Elena Lentz
Grand Traverse County, MI Lawyer
(231) 922-6800 627 W. Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49684
Divorce and Family
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...
Wendy K. Bailey
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Wendy K. Bailey
Grand Traverse County, MI 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
Patrick Allen Cherry
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Patrick Allen Cherry
Wexford County, MI Attorney with 8 years of experience
(231) 775-1391 120 W. Harris Street
Cadillac, MI 49601
Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Probate and Real Estate
A native Michigander and veteran of the United States Air Force, Patrick Cherry received his B.A. degree with high honors from University of Michigan in 2012. He then worked as a judicial intern and law clerk while attending Wayne State University Law School, graduating in 2015. After graduation, Patrick moved with his family to Interlochen to enable his oldest son to attend the prestigious Interlochen Arts Academy. Patrick joined McCurdy, Wotila & Porteous in April 2016 as the newest Associate Attorney in the firm. As a trial lawyer, Patrick represents our clients in all types of litigation including...
Lauren K. Pfeil
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Lauren K. Pfeil
Grand Traverse County, MI Attorney with 13 years of experience
(231) 714-9878 160 E State St #202
Traverse City, MI 49684
Criminal Defense, Divorce 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...
R. Todd Balkema
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R. Todd Balkema
Grand Traverse County, MI Lawyer
(800) 395-4347 1020 Hastings
Traverse City, MI 49686
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
John A. Macneal
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John A. Macneal
Grand Traverse County, MI Attorney
(231) 947-0400 310 W Front St. #300
Traverse City, MI 49684
Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Mary Ann Wehr
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Mary Ann Wehr
Grand Traverse County, MI Attorney
(231) 633-3282 120 E Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49684
Estate Planning
Todd Bailey
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Todd Bailey
Grand Traverse County, MI Attorney
(888) 529-2259 13300 S. West Bay Shore Dr., Suite A5
Traverse City, MI 49684
Business, Maritime, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability
Todd Bailey is a general practitioner who represents individuals and businesses with their legal needs. While Todd is physically located in Traverse City, he has clients in other areas of Northern Michigan, the State of Michigan, and other states in the country who have legal needs in Michigan. In addition, Todd's practice in Maritime law may also involve his involvement in federal courts throughout the country. Todd is able to represent clients who are located outside the Traverse City area due to his availability by telephone, fax, mail, and email.
Maurice A. Borden
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Maurice A. Borden
Grand Traverse County, MI Attorney with 41 years of experience
(231) 947-0400 310 West Front Street, Suite 300
Traverse City, MI 49684
Appeals
I provide legal services to individuals, businesses, and property and casualty insurers, with a focus on litigation.
Cameron S. Harwell
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Cameron S. Harwell
Wexford County, MI Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(231) 876-1728 140 W. River St.
Ste 3
Cadillac, MI 49601
Criminal Defense, Family, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Paul A. Hubbell
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Paul A. Hubbell
Grand Traverse County, MI Attorney with 38 years of experience
(231) 313-1490 PO Box 6258
Traverse City, MI 49696-6258
Business, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Estate Planning
Ryann Embury
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Ryann Embury
Grand Traverse County, MI Lawyer
(231) 421-8400 12930 South West Bayshore Drive
Traverse City, MI 49684
Personal Injury
As a partner at the firm Miller Embury, PLLC, Traverse City attorney Ryann S. Embury represents injury victims, businesses and those with assorted civil legal issues. Prior to the founding of his current practice, Attorney Embury served as a prosecutor and attorney at the firm of Jones, Skelton, & Hochuli in Phoenix. He is a graduate of the University of Calgary and the Michigan State University College of Law. For your consultation, please contact his firm today.
Gary Gardner
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Gary Gardner
Grand Traverse County, MI Lawyer
(231) 941-5878 735 S Garfield Ave.
Suite 202
Traverse City, MI 49686
Business, Collections and Consumer
Taylor Ann (Anna) Fiorvento
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Taylor Ann (Anna) Fiorvento
Grand Traverse County, MI Lawyer
801 S Garfield Ave #308
Traverse City, MI 49686
Learn more about Anna by visiting her firm's website: https://fiorventolaw.wordpress.com/about/
Jesse Latta Williams
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Jesse Latta Williams
Grand Traverse County, MI Attorney
(231) 920-8340 125 S Park St
Ste 100
Traverse City, MI 49684
Criminal Defense
Jay Zelenock
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Jay Zelenock
Grand Traverse County, MI Lawyer
(231) 929-9529 309 East Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49686
Appeals, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Matthew Cross
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Matthew Cross
Grand Traverse County, MI Lawyer
(231) 922-1888 400 W. Front Street, Suite 200
Traverse City, MI 49684
Administrative, Business, Entertainment & Sports and Municipal
Jason J. Elmore
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Jason J. Elmore
Wexford County, MI Lawyer with 26 years of experience
120 West Harris Street
Cadillac, MI 49601
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
James Christopherson
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James Christopherson
Grand Traverse County, MI Lawyer
100 Park Street
Traverse City, MI 49684
Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Construction
Wayne State University Law School
James A. Christopherson, Esq. is an arbitrator, mediator and practicing attorney. He has over 28 years of experience as an attorney, arbitrator and mediator in complex construction, real estate, healthcare, commercial, contractual, financial and environmental disputes. He is available to provide legal assistance in commercial, healthcare, real estate, construction and environmental disputes throughout the State of Michigan. He is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Mr. Christopherson is on the National Roster of Neutral Arbitrators for both Commercial Arbitration and Construction Arbitration for the American Arbitration Association. He is an Arbitrator for the...
Nathan Piwowarski
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Nathan Piwowarski
Wexford County, MI Attorney
(231) 775-1391 120 W. Harris St.
Cadillac, MI 49601
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Municipal
Nathan Piwowarski is a shareholder and attorney at McCurdy Wotila & Porteous, a law firm that serves northern lower Michigan. Nathan's practice includes estate planning, small business transactions, and municipal law. Nathan earned his B.A. degree in 2002 from Albion College, Summa Cum Laude. He then worked on the campaign and in the legislative office of State Senator Michelle McManus. As an aide to Senator McManus, Nathan was responsible for policy areas ranging from local economic development to natural resource and environmental quality regulation. Nathan earned his J.D. degree in 2007 from the Michigan State University College of Law,...
Barry D. Adler
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Barry D. Adler
Grand Traverse County, MI Lawyer
(231) 943-2300 13561 S W Bayshore Drive
Traverse City, MI 49684
Personal Injury
Carri M Briseno
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Carri M Briseno
Missaukee County, MI Attorney with 10 years of experience
(231) 394-0149 1501 S Morey Rd, Ste B
Lake City, MI 49651
Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Landlord Tenant
Mark R. Mitchell
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Mark R. Mitchell
Wexford County, MI Lawyer with 34 years of experience
(231) 775-7300 124 E Chapin St
Cadillac, MI 49601
Business, Collections, Criminal Defense and Divorce
William M. Conklin
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William M. Conklin
Grand Traverse County, MI Lawyer with 46 years of experience
(231) 499-5606 10127 E Grandview Ct
Traverse City, MI 49684
John P Lynch
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John P Lynch
Grand Traverse County, MI Lawyer
(231) 922-2690 804 S Garfield Ave. Suite A
Traverse City, MI 49686
James Aprea
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James Aprea
Grand Traverse County, MI Attorney
(231) 947-1200 511 Depot View Drive, Suite 21
Traverse City, MI 49686
Criminal Defense
Corey J Wiggins
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Corey J Wiggins
Wexford County, MI Lawyer
108 Beech St., Ste B
P.O. Box 64
Cadillac, MI 49601
Energy
Robert Guyot
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Robert Guyot
Grand Traverse County, MI Lawyer
(231) 947-0808 300 E Front St
Traverse City, MI 49684
Divorce and Family
George R. Thompson
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George R. Thompson
Grand Traverse County, MI Lawyer
(231) 929-9700 309 East Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49684
Personal Injury

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