Orleans Lawyers

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A Legal Leader With A Reputation For Excellence As a former journalist and prosecutor, Allen Wolf, quickly built a reputation as a leader for his ability to dive into a case and gather important details. Now he leverages his experience, knowledge and skill to obtain optimum legal results for his clients.

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.

Steven Kaplan, a 1981 honors graduate of Detroit College of Law, served as an assistant prosecuting attorney for Macomb County for 24 years, and for Wayne County for two years. He has been a member of the M.S.U. College of Law faculty since 1998, teaching trial advocacy and advance evidence courses. Kaplan has been a local elected official for 22 years, including eight years as a school board trustee (Southfield Public Schools), twelve years as a township trustee (West Bloomfield), and 5 years as a township supervisor (West Bloomfield). He has authored more that 50 published articles...

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...

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.

Bethany received her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Saginaw Valley State University and her Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. She is a member of the American Bar Association and the State Bar of Michigan. Bethany currently serves as secretary for the Saginaw County Bar Association and Vice President for the Women Lawyer's Association of Michigan- Great Lakes Bay Region. During her law school career, she participated in Thomas M. Cooley Law School’s Estate Planning Clinic that allowed her to assist local senior citizens with their estate planning issues. Bethany was previously awarded a contract at the...