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Ivan E. Shaw
Grand Rapids, MI Attorney with 24 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Ivan is a dedicated Divorce and Family Law attorney that works diligently to fight for fairness for Men and Fathers. He is proud of his affiliation with the American Divorce Association for Men (ADAM).
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Jeffrey Mapes
Grand Rapids, MI Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Michigan State University
Jeffrey’s experience and expertise in consumer bankruptcy – specifically chapters 7 and 13 – makes all the difference. “Our firm has shown time and time again that our dedication to the client does not end when their case does. Our job isn’t done until we have done everything possible to help clients lead a financially successful life,” he explains. “I love seeing my clients, but I know I am most successful if I never need to see them again. If my clients exit bankruptcy with a better understanding of their finances, what mistakes they made, and how they can avoid...
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Patrick Drueke
Grand Rapids, MI Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Construction, Municipal and Real Estate
Wayne State University Law School
I am a shareholder at Rhoades McKee, P.C. I help individuals and businesses facing real estate disputes, land development challenges, condemnation, real estate transactions and construction matters achieve their objectives through a defined and realistic strategy.
I can provide a detailed understanding of the emerging legal issues in green building and the LEED rating system. I am the only attorney in West Michigan that has achieved the LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) designation through the United States Green Building Council, and an environmental certification from Green Advantage®.
I understand the issues faced by those individuals and businesses in the real...
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Matthew G. Swartz
Muskegon, MI Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationAsbestos, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability
Michigan State University
At Shafer Swartz, PLC, we have represented individuals seriously injured as a result of negligence for more than 4 decades. Matt graduated from Michigan State University College of Law, as well as from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. While his practice takes him all over the state, Matt lives in West Michigan with his wife and two daughters. Matt provides all clients with his mobile phone number and personal email address. All calls, emails, and text messages are returned within 24 hours, usually much sooner that. Weekend appointments and phone conferences are available with advance...
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Jordan W. Swears
Grand Rapids, MI Attorney
Appeals, Divorce and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Aaron P. Bainbridge
Grand Rapids, MI Attorney
(616) 285-0808
Ext. 1004
300 State St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Free ConsultationAppeals, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Michigan State University College of Law
Practicing law has been a long-term goal for me ever since participating in a mock trial exercise in middle school. With that goal in mind, I pursued a degree in political science at Grand Valley State University with the intent of going to law school immediately following my undergraduate studies. I graduated cum laude from Michigan State University College of Law and joined the team at Kraayeveld Law.
I have always had a passion for working with kids. Throughout my time in college and law school, I worked as a high school marching band instructor and as a recreational gymnastics coach....
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Clayton E Wittman
Kentwood, MI Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Clay Wittman served 26 years in the Active Duty US Air Force, retiring as a Colonel in 2009. He is now "retired" in Grand Rapids. He has "been around the block" a few times and knows what it means to serve others. As a Lawyer, Clay Wittman takes a very limited number of clients, so that he can serve those few clients with the care and attention they deserve. Clay is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, and the Western Michigan Law School. He graduated Law School Magna Cum Laude and...
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Lise M. Spresser
Lake Orion, MI Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Lise Spresser focuses her entire practice on all aspects of family law, with over a decade of practice before the Circuit Court Family bench in Oakland, Lapeer, Macomb, Genesee, Wayne and St. Clair. Her goal is to educate, support and passionately advocate for her clients while helping them navigate through the difficult legal process.
Lise earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and graduated from the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, where she received top accolades in the Legal Studies Program. Lise is a member of the Family Law Section of the State Bar...
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Stephen Michael Cornish
Lansing, MI Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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...
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Gene Turnwald
Okemos, MI Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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George Zulakis
Okemos, MI Attorney with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
George Zulakis has successfully represented clients in criminal and juvenile matters for over 30 years. He is a recognized leader in the field of criminal defense and has been nominated by his peers for Lead Counsel Rating in state felonies and misdemeanors and for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America (DUI subspecialty, 2009-2016). Mr. Zulakis has experience in many areas of criminal defense, including DUI/drunk driving, domestic violence, assault, breaking and entering, drug crimes, sex crimes, juvenile delinquency, embezzlement, fraud, shoplifting, MIP/minor in possession, and traffic offenses. For more details on Mr. Zulakis's extensive legal experience, honors, and...
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Christopher James Topa JD, MBA, MPA
East Lansing, MI Attorney with 18 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Wayne State University Law School and Ave Maria School of Law
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Melissa K. Allen
Dewitt, MI Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Cooley Law School
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.
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Christopher James Acklin
Wyoming, MI Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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.
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Sharon Burgess
Frankenmuth, MI Attorney with 24 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
I reside in Frankenmuth, Michigan, and practice in my Frankenmuth office. I specialize in Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate and Estate Administration, Business Organizations, Real Estate Law, and I am VA certified. I am a frequent speaker and seminar presenter on estate planning and elder law. My practice in the field of elder law covers Medicaid qualification, estate planning, Guardianship, Conservatorships, and Veterans benefits.
I am a member of the Frankenmuth Morning Rotary. I am an active member and have served on the Board of Directors for the Northeastern Michigan Estate Planning Council and the Covenant Health Care Foundation....
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Zanib Arshed
Farmington Hills, MI Attorney with 8 years of experience
Health Care
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Courtney L Thom
Midland, MI Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
Michigan State University
Courtney grew up in Mid-Michigan and earned a bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a concentration in Criminal Justice from Central Michigan University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. She then attended Michigan State University College of Law, earning her Juris Doctor, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Following her education, Courtney was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in October 2007 and began her legal career as a judicial law clerk for the Midland County Circuit Court. There, she assisted the judiciary by researching issues in many different areas of the law. After passing the Florida Bar Exam,...
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Steven C. Benson
Reed City, MI Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
University of Tennessee - Knoxville and Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Stephanie Burnstein
Saginaw, MI Lawyer
Free ConsultationAnimal, Insurance Claims, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Wayne State University Law School
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Joshua M. Reinert
Saginaw, MI Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Bankruptcy
Michigan State University College of Law
Joshua Reinert received his Juris Doctorate from Michigan State University College of Law on May 6, 2003. Josh also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University.
Josh has dedicated his professional life to bankruptcy law. He has assisted thousands of consumers in Chapter 7 & Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases in addition to assisting many small business through Chapter 7 liquidations. Josh has represented debtors, creditors and bankruptcy trustees in all aspects of bankruptcy cases.
Josh has been a guest lecturer for Legal Services of Michigan, the International Credit Association (ICA), and the Northeast Michigan Bankruptcy Bar in addition to...
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Darrell Zolton
Saginaw, MI Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Jeremy J. Nastoff
Escanaba, MI Attorney with 14 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business, Collections and Landlord Tenant
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
An attorney in Escanaba, Jeremy combines his previous background in accounting with his legal experience to effectively represent creditors, trustees, banks, and corporations in finance related matters such as bankruptcy law and creditors' rights, banking law, business law, and real estate law. Jeremy's bankruptcy clients (creditors) rely on him to represent them in proceedings before judges in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Michigan and other courts throughout Michigan. On a daily basis, he handles matters related to debt collection, preference claims, UCC claims, the recovery of collateral, and enforcement of security interests. Jeremy also...
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Adam J. Sheridan
Conklin, MI Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Marquette University Law School
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.
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Laura Breckenridge
Birch Run, MI Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
University of Oklahoma School of Law
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...
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Cristine Wasserman
Flint, MI Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Employment and Personal Injury
Wayne State University Law School
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...
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Stacy Davis
Flint, MI Attorney with 23 years of experience
(810) 239-4050
Breckenridge & Davis, P.C.
726 Church Street
Flint, MI 48502
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Michigan State University
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.
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Robert Allan St.Cin
Flint, MI Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense
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.
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Rex Anderson
Davison, MI Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Consumer, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
My practice has primarily specialized in representing seriously injured persons in Michigan since 1991. We handle all car accidents, dog attacks, slip and falls which have caused serious personal injuries. We have expanded our litigation expertise into suing banks, debt collectors, debt buyers and credit reporting agencies who defraud or otherwise harm consumers. One of our primary areas of practice is restoring the good credit of identity theft victims or individuals with mixed up credit files. It is our goal to ensure that our clients are able to enforce all their rights against the Insurance and Banking Industry.
We...
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Ashley Petriches
Grand Blanc, MI Lawyer
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Ashley graduated from Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2019, and went on to pass the bar as a first-time test taker. Ashley has a strong passion for Family and Criminal law and began her legal career as an intern at the Genesee County Courthouse in the Criminal/Civil Division, before moving on to become a Judicial Law Clerk for the Family Division – after which she entered practice and went on to establish Birka Law PLLC.
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Paul Harold Scott
Grand Blanc, MI Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
University of Michigan Law School
I am a licensed attorney in the state of Michigan, who practices criminal and family law in Genesee County and Metro Detroit. I am an experienced attorney that consistently wins favorable outcomes for clients across southeast and mid-Michigan.
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Mr Mark P Reina
Clarkston, MI Attorney with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Collections, Criminal Defense and Family
Wayne State University Law School
Mark Reina was admitted to practice law by the Michigan State Bar in 1984.He has handled all types of Criminal cases, such as: drug offenses, CSC, larceny, OUIL/DWLS, etc. Mr Reina also handles all forms of family matters law, including: Divorce, Custody and Support. His office handles Bankruptcy (usually Chapter 7 individual). His office is conveniently located on Dixie Hwy in Clarkston, He can be reached at his cell phone (248) 390-3464.
We offer a full suite of legal services including: Criminal, Family, Divorce, Child Support/Visitation, Bankruptcy, Civil and Litigation. We cover primarily Oakland County but...
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Mr. Denis J McCarthy
Caro, MI Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Michigan State University College of Law
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Patrick R Sughroue
Grand Rapids, MI Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Energy, Real Estate and Securities
Wayne State University Law School
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...
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Henry Gornbein
Birmingham, MI Lawyer with 56 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
University of Michigan Law School
I am a partner in the law firm of Lippitt O'Keefe Gornbein, PLLC where I head the family law unit of the firm. I am a leading expert in all aspects of family law including divorce, child custody, pre and postnuptual agreements as well as doing a substantial amount of mediating and collaborative law. I am a former chairperson of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, a former President of the Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, former chair of the long range planning committee of the national AAML. Member...
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Dahlia Barkho
Troy, MI Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Stuart Lee Sherman
Bloomfield Hills, MI Attorney with 35 years of experience
(248) 631-4965
3707 West Maple Road
Suite 100B
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
Business, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
New York University School of Law and Wayne State University Law School
When you come to The Law Offices of Stuart Lee Sherman, you can have confidence that your case can receive the help you need from an estate planning lawyer in Oakland County. Attorney Sherman has earned his highly-respected reputation, and he is ready to stand beside you and support you today. He attended Indiana University in Bloomington, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree. From there, he went on to earn his Juris Doctorate at Wayne State University, before continuing on in his education and receiving his LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law. Attorney Sherman has a...
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Patrick Morin
Birmingham, MI Lawyer
Agricultural, Business and Real Estate
University of New Hampshire School of Law and University of Arkansas School of Law
I focus on serving the needs of businesses in the food, beverage and hospitality industry, including regulatory compliance (TTB, FDA, USDA and FTC), commercial real estate (acquisition, disposition, leasing, tax credits, development and financing), finance, commercial transactions (licenses, contracts and agreements), intellectual property protection, and business entity structuring and governance matters.
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Alyson Oliver
Troy, MI Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationConsumer, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
With over 25 years of extensive experience as the founding partner of the Oliver Bell Group, attorney Alyson Oliver possesses a robust foundation for tackling intricate litigation challenges. She can assist clients nationwide with locations in both Troy, Michigan, and Dallas, Texas. Her determination, meticulous preparation, and comprehensive discovery processes have secured leadership positions in infamous cases such as Phillips CPAP, MOVEit, Exactech, and more.
Oliver boasts a well-documented history of representing a diverse clientele, ranging from corporations and class action plaintiffs to individuals and the broader community. Her expertise encompasses multiple types of litigation such as:
Product liability
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Timothy Klisz
Troy, MI Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Probate
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Attorney Tim Klisz is a full service lawyer for over 20 years in metro Detroit. Assisting individuals and small businesses in the following areas: personal injury, car accidents, wrongful death, criminal law, probate and estate planning, real estate law and collections. Free phone consultation available for any area of law.
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Paul Stablein
Birmingham, MI Attorney with 37 years of experience
(248) 540-1600
380 North Old Woodward Ave
Suite 320
Birmingham, MI 48009
Criminal Defense
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
In June, 1989, I was appointed an assistant prosecuting attorney with the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office. While an assistant prosecutor, I tried over 150 cases to verdict and was assigned to the office’s Special Narcotics Unit, prosecuting mid to upper level drug traffickers. In 1997, I was promoted to the position of Chief of the Narcotics Unit, a position I held until leaving the office in August, 2000. As Chief, I was responsible for overseeing the work of four assistant prosecutors, presented large scale drug investigations to the Oakland County Citizen’s Grand Jury and taught numerous courses to cadets at...