Fenwick Lawyers

A values-based - community focused - proven advisor and litigator; practicing in the areas of Estate Planning, Litigation, Real Estate, Business, and Non-Profits.

Balgooyen Law Offices has been a general practice firm in Muskegon County for over 40 years, having represented three municipal governments, several area businesses, and multiple generations of Muskegon families. Fredric F. Balgooyen, sole practitioner, has experience as both a prosecuting and public defense attorney, is a member of the State Bar of Michigan's Criminal Law Section, Probate and Estate Planning Section and Master Lawyer Section. Practice areas include estate planning, Wills & Trusts, Probate and decedent estates, real estate, business law, business planning, commercial and civil litigation, Landlord-Tenant, family law, domestic issues, divorce, child support...

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...

Trial Attorney in good standing in Michigan for more than 36 years. Notary services provided as well.

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...

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...

Patricia Felix graduated cum laude from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2016. With a previous career spanning over 30 years in the federal government, including positions with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Patricia Felix has been a practicing attorney since 2021. She is a member in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan and is also admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. The Law Office of Patricia provides quality legal services at reasonable prices with a focus on Michigan estate planning and probate.

Probate mediator for will contests, trust issues and other related legal issues. Skilled in legal disputes involving claims of undue influence or insane delusion. Expert in fiduciary duties, trust construction, and accounting responsibilities.

Ms. Simmons earned her bachelor’s degree in political science at Central Michigan University, where she attended on a CMU Honors Scholarship. She earned her juris doctor from Cooley Law School, where she was on the Cooley Law Review, the Honor Roll and the Dean’s List. She also received the American Jurisprudence Award for excellence in Advocacy and Products Liability. Throughout her legal career, Ms. Simmons has played an active role in both the State Bar Association and the Oakland County Bar Association, where she served as chairperson of the Criminal Law Committee. She was appointed by the mayor of...