Elk Rapids Lawyers

Timothy Smith graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science/Pre-Law. He then earned his law degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law in downtown Detroit. During law school, Tim clerked for a metropolitan Detroit-based insurance defense firm. He was also fortunate to complete a federal judicial externship with the Honorable Bernard A. Friedman in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Prior to joining the Mike Morse Law Firm in 2022, Tim was a successful litigator with more than 25 years of experience in...

Michigan bankruptcy attorney Lander McLoyd earned his law degree (J.D.) from Wayne State University. He is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA), the State Bar of Michigan, the Washtenaw County Bar Association and, The Vanzetti Hamilton Bar Association.

My law office understands that when people hire an attorney, they are often experiencing very stressful situations. These people need someone who cares about them. As your lawyer, I make sure you receive high-quality legal services, but also the support and resources you deserve. I take the time to listen to your concerns and utilize my considerable skills and experience on your behalf.

For forty years K. Alexander of Alexander & Associates, P.C., has been providing expert legal assistance in diverse practice areas of Criminal law, Home Mortgage Defense and Real Estate law.

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Michael Z. Zavier PLC is a specialized practice, dedicated to providing victims of all types of personal injury, as well as employment and civil rights cases with dignified, personalized and professional legal representation. Without any advertising, the goal has been to build a thriving, highly successful practice by performing high quality work and developing an excellent reputation within the legal community and with clients. Nearly all of the firm's clients are referred by past or existing clients and by other attorneys and law firms.

Experienced criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor. Also experienced in consumer protection matters, such as debt defense, creditor harassment, and fair credit reporting issues.

Professional Affiliations: Michigan Bar Association Wayne County Family Law Bar Association Oakland County Bar Association Livingston County Bar Association Washtenaw County Bar Association Michigan Association for Justice (formerly Michigan Trial Lawyers Association) Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan Professional Accreditations: Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated AV (Highest possible Rating in both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards) 2005-2023 Michigan Super Lawyers 2010-2023 Family Law Certificate recipient, Institute for Continuing Legal Education (I also teach the Custody and Parenting Time segment for this program)

When consider Divorce Lawyers in Michigan make sure to choose a lawyer whose primary practice is divorce and family law and not one that dabbles in each. Robert J. Stelmock is a Divorce Lawyer that does not dabble in family law but whose practice is focused on Divorce and Family Law. Mr. Stelmock is the founder of Stelmock Law Firm, PC, also the managing attorney for the firm and is a certified mediator for divorce, custody and all family law matters. As a Divorce Lawyer, his primary practice is Family Law and Divorce. Since 1998 he...

PrainLaw, PLLC is a Michigan Criminal Defense law office that is tirelessly seeking justice. We specifically concentrate on defending those accused of Assaultive crimes, including Assault, Assault and Battery, Domestic Violence (Domestic Assault), Sexual Assault (Criminal Sexual Conduct), Resisting and Obstructing, Felonious Assault, Stalking, Child Abuse, Homicide, and all other crimes that are Assaultive in nature. A graduate of the famed Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College, Brian has been nationally ranked a Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney in Michigan by NACDA, Top 40 Trial Lawyer Under 40 by National Trial Lawyers, and can be seen in...

JENNIFER FERRO is an associate with WACHLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. She graduated with Distinction from the University of Michigan in 2004. Ms. Ferro graduated Cum Laude from Wayne State University Law School in 2008 and was nominated to the Order of the Coif. While in law school, Ms. Ferro was also a senior member of the Moot Court program. Ms. Ferro practices in all areas of healthcare law and devotes a substantial portion of her practice to representing providers in the Medicare and other third party payor audit appeals process. Ms. Ferro is a member of the American Bar Association...

Danielle B. Mayoras is a shareholder at Barron, Rosenberg, Mayoras & Mayoras. She is an estate, elder law and special needs attorney who is passionate about helping individuals and families plan for their future generations to come. She applies her considerable knowledge and experience (almost three decades) to help clients and their families. Danielle and her husband are co-authors of the best-selling book, Trial & Heirs: Famous Fortune Fights! and are co-hosts of the TV show Fortune Fights airing on the REELZ Channel as well as Trial & Heirs: Protect Your Family Fortune! airing on PBS affiliates. She is also a...

Growing up in Genesee County during the 1980's and 1990's really shaped my desire to work for the middle class and blue color sections of society for it was these sections that I most frequently saw receiving unfair treatment. As far back as a Freshman in high school, I remember being forced to play on substantially inferior softball fields, with uniforms that were riddled with holes, while the male students had new uniforms, pristine fields and the most up to date equipment. This unfair and illegal disparity in treatment between the genders has carried on into my adult...

Laura Breckenridge has been practicing bankruptcy law since 2003 and has helped hundreds of people in Michigan get financial help and freedom from overwhelming high interest and debt. She has focused her practice on solely bankruptcy law and has developed one of the top bankruptcy firms in the area. She maintains and excellent reputation in the community for her knowledge of the law and her professionalism. Breckenridge & Davis cares about their clients: "our goal is to make sure that our clients get personalized attention and have access to their attorney whenever they need it for any...

RJS Law has Successfully represented injured individuals and their families for over 30 years in automobile accident claims and claims against insurance companies. The office specializes in Wrongful Death Claims, Michigan No-Fault automobile claims and serious injury recoveries. We have provided Millions in Judgments and Settlements to our clients.
As personal injury attorneys, RJS Law's practice focuses on helping injured people. Unlike many law firms, we work exclusively for injured people, not representing corporations or insurance companies. We handle automobile, truck and motorcycle cases, as well as other serious injury claims and death. Fractures, soft tissue, amputations, and brain injuries...

Born: Iron Mountain, Michigan Raised: Norway, Michigan

Melissa K. Allen has served the Greater Lansing area since 1995, offering compassionate and professional estate planning services. A University of Michigan and then Thomas M. Cooley Law School graduate, she earned multiple honors, including Cum Laude distinction and top 7% of her class. Ms. Allen has been recognized with the "People's Choice Award for Favorite Attorney" seven times and frequently speaks on estate planning. Her approachable manner and expertise simplify complex issues, such as second marriages and beneficiaries with disabilities, making the process easy and rewarding for her clients.

Ray's practice is mainly involved with divorce, custody, alimony and collections. Raymond Pater was born in the Netherlands and is one of eight children. After his family immigrated to the United States, and although of modest means, six of his siblings attended college and two went on to obtain PhDs, later becoming college professors. An older sister never attended high school, but was admitted to college because of a nearly illegible transcript and ironically went on to become a high school teacher. While attending grade school and high school, Ray worked in the family business selling eggs and chickens...

My practice focuses on criminal defense including misdemeanors and felonies in both the trial and appellant courts. He has a strong interest in complex constitutional law issues and their applicability in the criminal justice system. I am an active member of the Michigan Appellate Assigned Counsel System commonly known as the MAACS; an organization responsibly for nearly 84% of all assigned criminal appeals cases in Michigan. My practice also includes a strong emphasis in family and estate law including: parent’s rights, divorce litigation, custody, parenting time, child support, guardianships, estate planning, probate litigation and juvenile matters. I...

Breckenridge & Davis, P.C. is a bankruptcy law firm based in Flint, MI that specializes in: • Foreclosure Prevention • Chapter 13 bankruptcy • Chapter 7 bankruptcy We provide legal assistance with: • Stopping Home Foreclosures • Removing second mortgages or home equity loans • IRS tax levies • Vehicle Repossessions • Creditor Harassment • Overwhelming credit card and medical bills • Judgments and Garnishments • Credit Restoration We have offices in Flint and Birch Run, Michigan. Please call us at 810-239-4050 to schedule a free initial consultation.

Attorney Rob St.Cin has experience in cases ranging from simple misdemeanors to capital felonies in many Michigan jurisdictions. Attorney St.Cin is a Flint native and University of Michigan-Flint graduate with a passion for individualized representation. Just as each case brings specific and unique facts so too does each client bring specific and unique goals and experiences.

Frank Hathaway studied at the University of Detroit-Mercy graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He studied law at Michigan State University College of Law graduating with the degree of Juris Doctor, Cum Laude. Mr. Hathaway is admitted to practice in all Michigan Courts, the United States Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan, and the United States Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan. He is an active member in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan, a former member of its Representative Assembly, a member of the Criminal Law...

Ms. Breen specializes in family law which includes divorce, child custody disputes, child support, spousal support, and prenuptial agreements. She also prepares estate plans which includes the preparation of trusts, wills, powers of attorneys for finance and medical care, and setting up guardianships/conservatorships. Ms. Breen has litigated hundreds of cases and has the experience to represent her clients in court.

Over the past 35+ years, I have served as legal counsel and business adviser in connection with many public and private securities, capitalization, finance, merger, acquisition and consolidation transactions. Over the years, my emphasis has been in the energy and real estate industries, as well as with emerging stage and technology-based companies. Recently, I have worked extensively in the qualified opportunity zone space and with cannabis industry businesses.

I also maintain an alternative dispute resolution practice (arbitration and mediation) for securities, financial and business disputes. I have also published and presented extensively on a variety of topics including...

Christopher has lived in Grand Rapids since 1st grade, He graduated from City High School, and then moved on to Grand Valley State University, where he met his wife, Devon. After receiving his Bachelor's in English and Political Science, Christopher moved on to complete his legal education at Thomas M. cooley Law School, and was admitted to the bar in 2011. His practice at The Grand Rapids Law Group handles criminal defense, divorce & child custody, business law, drunk driving defense, social security & disability, and other legal matters.

Attorney Michael Haddock earned a Master of Laws in Commercial Real Estate Law and Development and a Juris Doctor JD with an emphasis in litigation and has years of corporate insurance law and litigation experience. His clients are individuals and businesses throughout the U.S. with a large percentage from Saugatuck, Douglas, Holland, South Haven, Chicago, and Kent, Van Buren Ottawa, and Allegan Counties. He serves our expanded community in issues regarding real estate, wills and trusts and litigation defending contractors, developers, real estate holding companies, assisted living communities, condominium associations, businesses and individuals and...

With over eighteen years' experience in both law firm and large corporate environments, handling local, national, and international transactions of various types, I am able to assist clients in structuring and completing complex transactions while maintaining a personalized focus. Our firm appreciates each opportunity we have to learn a client's needs and provide customized solutions to the client's legal issues. I have substantial experience in real estate, corporate structure and governance, commercial contracts and procurement, mergers and acquisitions, estate and succession planning, and construction.