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Mara Elena Kent
Ann Arbor, MI Probate Attorney with 27 years of experience
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning and Family
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Mara Kent (she/her/hers) is a life-long resident of Ann Arbor, Michigan and a licensed attorney since 1996. Mara’s practice areas include estate planning, probate and trust administration, elder law and long-term care planning, special needs planning, estate planning for surrogacy, same-sex adoptions and step-parent adoptions, and prenuptial agreements.
Mara loves working with people and making personal connections with her clients, doing what she generally considers to be “happy law.” Mara counsels her clients on how to plan for major life events by anticipating common (and not-so-common) problems before they arise, so her clients can strategize about how to minimize court involvement,...
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Kenneth Gold
Plymouth, MI Probate Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
Wayne State University
Ken Gold is an experienced and dedicated estate planning and probate attorney. He has the knowledge and skills to help you with every element of estate planning along with your real estate and business needs.
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Timothy P. Flynn
Waterford, MI Probate Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Appeals, Divorce and Elder
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Since 1989, I have been an attorney licensed by the State Bar of Michigan. In my decades of general practice, I have served thousands of clients. Among the first-50 attorneys in Michigan to complete the Family Law Certificate program offered by the Institute for Continuing Legal Education in Ann Arbor, MI, I have completed more than 1000 divorces from start to finish. In addition to family law, I have a robust criminal law practice, representing clients in jury trials and appeals across Michigan. A roster attorney for the Michigan Appellate Assigned Counsel System for 3-years, I...
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Suzanne Fanning
Ann Arbor, MI Probate Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
Wayne State University Law School
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Lauren Underwood
Bingham Farms, MI Probate Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate
Michigan State University
Ms. Underwood focuses her practice in a wide variety of estate and tax planning, probate and trust administration, contested probate and trust matters. Ms. Underwood is a the former Chair of the Probate and Estate Planning Council of the State Bar of Michigan, past editor of the Probate Journal, member of the Real Property, Trust Law and Taxation Sections of the American Bar Association; the Taxation Section of the State Bar of Michigan, and the Oakland County Bar Association. She has written several articles and been a contributing author for the ICLE publication Michigan Estate Planning Handbook....
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Joseph Dallo
Farmington Hills, MI Probate Attorney with 13 years of experience
(248) 375-4064
31731 Northwestern Hwy
Suite 261W
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
"Attorney Joe Dallo embarked on a legal career with a profound desire to make a difference in people's lives. His genuine passion lies in not only representing his clients but also in assisting them in charting a course for the future. He firmly believes that his professional services can empower individuals to achieve their life aspirations while mitigating unexpected challenges.
However, what truly resonates with Joe in his vocation is safeguarding his clients' most precious elements: their families, homes, assets, and dreams.
Joe's unwavering commitment to nurturing dreams for the future led him to establish Dallo Estate Planning. In Joe's own words,...
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Robert Delisi
CLARKSTON, MI Probate Attorney with 42 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Wayne State University Law School
Mr. Delisi is the firm's senior partner and shareholder. He concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning and succession planning, counseling individuals and business owners on the various aspects of estate and wealth transfer planning. Mr. Delisi has extensive experience in sophisticated tax planning techniques, including planning for dynasty trusts, life insurance trust planning, charitable trust planning, family limited partnerships and limited liability companies. Mr. Delisi also has extensive experience in probate, and trust administration and the formation private foundations. He was licensed to practice law in Michigan since 1981.
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Dean E. Patrick
Southfield, MI Probate Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Estate Planning, Social Security Disability and Traffic Tickets
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Since establishing his own practice, Mr. Patrick has personally counseled hundreds of individuals in legal matters and has educated thousands throughout Michigan as a speaker and author.
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John Ceci
Brighton, MI Probate Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and Eastern Michigan University
I help people solve problems.
I help them kick debt collectors to the curb. I also help them untie the knot. And I help them move from the world to the next.
More specifically:
I help them end a marriage when they feel that's their only option.
And I help people put together a Will or a Trust (or both) so when their time on this earth ends, those left behind can have some semblance of order in a trying situation.
When people come to me, they are facing a situation they aren’t sure how to deal with. They have questions and are looking for...
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Scot C. Putzig
Saginaw, MI Probate Attorney with 10 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of Notre Dame
Scot focuses on business law, real estate development, employment law, estate planning, probate, and commercial litigation. He received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan and his J.D., with cum laude honors, from the Notre Dame Law School. While at Notre Dame, Scot was an editor with the Journal of Legislation and clerked for the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan in Flint, MI, and the Michigan Supreme Court in Lansing, MI. After graduating from Notre Dame Law School, Scot clerked with the Michigan Court of Appeals in Grand Rapids, MI. In January of...
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Lisa D. Stern
Bloomfield Hills, MI Probate Lawyer with 28 years of experience
1760 South Telegraph Road
Suite 300
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Probate, Divorce and Family
Wayne State University Law School
Lisa D. Stern is a dedicated family law attorney, providing comprehensive representation for couples involved in various aspects of domestic relations, including pre-nuptial agreements, divorce, custody cases, and post-judgment proceedings. Her expertise extends to managing the equitable division of assets, with a particular focus on closely held businesses and substantial marital estates.
Recognized for her assertive advocacy, Lisa collaborates closely with local psychologists, mediators, drug and alcohol assessors, private investigators, and other reputable professionals to ensure her clients receive optimal representation. Understanding the intricate financial and business complexities that accompany marital dissolution, Lisa offers valuable guidance on decisions related to the...
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Shawn H. Head
Farmington Hills, MI Probate Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(248) 939-5405
34705 W. Twelve Mile Rd.
Suite 160
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Collections and Criminal Defense
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Shawn is the owner of The Head Law Firm, PLC. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan, and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. He represents individual and business clients throughout the Detroit Metro Area, including Livonia, Westland, Plymouth, Canton, Northville, Farmington Hills, West Bloomfield, Novi, Troy, and other surrounding areas.
Shawn has been repeatedly recognized as one of Metro Detroit’s Top Lawyers in the areas of criminal defense and commercial litigation by DBusiness Magazine. He has also been selected as a Rising Star by Michigan Super Lawyers every year since 2015.
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Kent Bieberich
Battle Creek, MI Probate Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Social Security Disability
College of William and Mary
The best part of being a lawyer is helping others with their legal issues. I don’t pay for TV advertisements or premium on-line placements. Instead, I do the best I can at a fair price for my valuable clients who in turn pay me the ultimate compliment by referring me to others who may need legal services. Here are a few things I ask you to consider.
- I deal directly with my clients. I do not pass you on to a junior associate; I do the actual work, which I continue to find interesting and rewarding.
-I work...
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Anna K. Urick Duggins
Muskegon, MI Probate Attorney with 26 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
Wayne State University Law School
Born in the small town of Hart, Anna is a lifelong Michigan resident. She moved to Muskegon to practice law, joining Parmenter Law in 1997—fulfilling her goal of staying close to Lake Michigan. Anna enjoys helping people which is reflected in her legal practice that focuses on elder law, estate planning and trust and estate administration.
In helping clients and their families, Anna takes a solution-oriented approach that goes far beyond addressing the immediate problem. Her comprehensive, integrated strategy includes a full evaluation of the client's and family's needs and goals, both short-term and long-term. In addition to providing the right...
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Julie Gafkay
Frankenmuth, MI Probate Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Probate, Civil Rights, Employment and Estate Planning
Julie A. Gafkay graduated from Michigan State University in 1992 with a dual major in criminal justice and political theory. She graduated from Whittier Law School in 1995 with honors. Her first position was in Flint, Michigan focusing on civil rights and employment discrimination. In 2003, Attorney Gafkay opened her own statewide practice in Frankenmuth, Michigan. The practice's attorneys provide a general practice to the local area providing legal services in Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Business Planning, contract review, landlord/tenant issues, real estate, employment issues and other general practice areas. Attorney Gafkay has...
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Allison Greenlee Korr
Kalamazoo, MI Probate Attorney with 14 years of experience
Probate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Family
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Attorney Allison Greenlee Korr practices in Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Allegan, St. Joseph and all surrounding counties. She handles Family Law, bankruptcy, foreclosure and probate matters.
She holds a B.A. in Business from Michigan State University and a Juris Doctorate from University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. She is admitted to practice in both the Western and Eastern Districts of Michigan and holds a certificate as a civil mediator issued through the Michigan State Court Administrative Office. Allison also holds Certificates in the areas of Family Law and Probate and Estate Planning issued by the Institute of...
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Michael Bartnik
Bloomfield Hills, MI Probate Lawyer with 42 years of experience
(248) 608-3660
41000 Woodward Ave Suite 350
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304-5092
Probate, Civil Rights, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Wayne State University Law School
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Kathryn Wayne-Spindler
Milford, MI Probate Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Probate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Oklahoma City University School of Law
Michigan Attorney Kathryn Wayne-Spindler has built a full-service law firm that is pleased to be successfully helping clients with all their divorce, family law, adoption, child custody, change of domicile, estate planning, minor criminal defense and probate needs. She is an experienced and aggressive fighter in the courtroom. She is also known for being a compassionate counselor to her clients. She understands that her clients' cases are not just legal battles to be won, but life-changing events that can potentially be emotionally traumatic. She listens and advises with her client's best interests in mind. Years ago, Wayne-Spindler realized that...
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Stacey N. Brancheau
Fenton, MI Probate Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Probate, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Stacey Brancheau established the Brancheau Law Firm to pursue her passion for helping individuals and their families navigate the often overwhelming process of wealth planning. In addition to her experience as an attorney, Stacey holds her Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) and Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA) designations. With 20 years of experience in the wealth planning industry, serving as an attorney, financial planner, fiduciary advisor and senior trust officer for a regional bank, she is uniquely qualified to assist her clients in developing a comprehensive plan to ensure that their loved ones have the information, guidance and...
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Brett Howell
Grand Blanc, MI Probate Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
Brett is a Certified Elder Law Attorney and has been helping his clients for over 20 years. He is the owner of The Elder and Estate Planning Law Firm, P.L.L.C. located at 8285 S. Saginaw Street in Grand Blanc. As the firm name suggests, his practice is dedicated exclusively to assisting clients with their estate planning and elder law needs, such as Medicaid planning, trusts, wills, Veterans Benefits planning, guardianship, conservatorships and probate estate or trust administration.
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Gary E Tibble
Kalamazoo, MI Probate Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Probate, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Gary E. Tibble has been helping clients in Kalamazoo and throughout Southwest Michigan in the areas of:
Residential and commercial real estate
Estate planning
Probate
Wills and Trusts
Criminal Record Expungements
Mr. Tibble received his Bachelor of Arts from Western Michigan University in 1977; a Master of Public Administration from Western Michigan University in 1980; a Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1990. He was admitted to practice in Michigan in 1990 and the United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit in 1990.
Mr. Tibble is a member of numerous organizations, including: Michigan Bar Association, Kalamazoo Bar...
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Leonid Garbuzov
Farmington Hills, MI Probate Attorney with 17 years of experience
Probate, Criminal Defense, Family and Immigration
Boston University School of Law
He has represented a variety of clients ranging from private persons to international corporations. He is especially proud of working extensively with the Hispanic, Russian, Ukrainian, Arabic and Asian communities within the State of Michigan.
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Sean Patrick Murphy
Farmington Hills, MI Probate Lawyer with 9 years of experience
(248) 686-3861
34705 W. Twelve Mile Road
Suite 160
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Construction and Estate Planning
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Sean is currently the founder of the Murphy Law Firm PLC. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
Sean was named a Super Lawyers' Rising Star every year since 2019, and he was named a DBusiness Top Lawyer in 2019 and 2022.
Sean graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics and Business Administration. After Western Michigan, Sean went on to graduate from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, graduating summa cum laude and first in his class....
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Benjamin Jeffrey Stoltman
Flint, MI Probate Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Benjamin Stoltman focuses on Adult and Minor Guardianships, Wills, Trusts and Estates, Adoptions, Non-Profit Formation, Business Transactions, and Appeals.
Ben graduated magna cum laude from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. While in law school, Benjamin served as a member of Law Review and was the recipient of numerous awards for academic merit, including top marks in civil procedure, military law, and the professional responsibility seminar.
Benjamin was also inducted as a member of the Justice Frank Murphy Honor Society, an honor reserved for students graduating in the top ten percent of their class.
Prior to starting...
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Jamie Ryan Ryke
Southfield, MI Probate Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
St. Thomas University School of Law
Welcome to the Law Firm of Thav, Ryke and Assoc. We are Michigan Probate, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts, Probate and Trust Administration Attorneys located conveniently in Southfield, Michigan and Grand Rapids, Michigan. We have achieved a reputation for solving complex probate matters and as a result, practice and have clients throughout the great state of Michigan. Further, we represent many out-of-state clients who have had family members who pass away in the State of Michigan.
We are here to assist you in all areas of wills and trusts, estate planning, and probate law in the State of Michigan. Our...
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Andrew D. Richards
Saginaw, MI Probate Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Probate, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
The Catholic University of America
I am an Estate Planning and Business Succession Planning Attorney, with the Saginaw - based law firm of Smith Bovill, P.C. I have been a Partner in the firm since 1991. I enjoy working with families and their estate planning and family businesses to help them with succession planning. We work with clients, most often on a flat fee basis, with a no-fee, no-obligation initial consultation.
Clients meet with me personally on a one-to-one basis in all cases. Our staff is courteous, professional, knowledgeable and friendly.
My philosophy is to build long-term relationships with clients.
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Sharon Burgess
Frankenmuth, MI Probate Attorney with 23 years of experience
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning 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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Amir E. Abu-Aita
Flint, MI Probate Lawyer
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Amir practices Elder Law, Medicaid Planning, VA Planning, Probate, Estate Planning, and Business Transactions. He has an extensive background of helping the elderly through his family-owned Licensed Assisted Living Homes. At Serenity Assisted Living, Amir assisted the elderly in their medical needs. Now, he hopes to help even more elderly in their legal and planning needs.
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David M. McCleary
Grand Blanc, MI Probate Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
You have questions- I have answers. Call now for a free consultation. (810) 516-5116. Many law firms say that they offer personalized service, but their actions don't always reflect that when it comes to dealing with their clients. I'm David McCleary, and at my law firm, McCleary & Associates, P.C., I take those words to heart. I want to be your family's trusted adviser for all your estate planning needs. I meet with all my clients myself, one-on-one. This means I can offer a true individualized service to the people in the Grand Blanc and...
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Robert Joseph Stelmock
Canton, MI Probate Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
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...
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John L. Gormley
Fowlerville, MI Probate Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and Michigan State University
I have been practicing law for approximately 25 years in mid-Michigan. Generally, I practice in the areas of family law, estate planing, probate and trust administration, real estate, and commercial litigation. I also represent a number of small municipalities. In my free time, I enjoy sports cars, outdoor activities, motorcycles, and construction projects.
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Raymond Barry
Milford, MI Probate Attorney with 28 years of experience
(877) 332-1579
1100 Corporate Office Drive
Suite 100
Milford, MI 48381
Probate, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Estate Planning
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Raymond C. Barry & Associates, PLLC advises clients in matters of creating effective estate plans, wills, powers of attorney, deeds and medical patient advocates. We handle all aspects of probate administration so you don't have to. We also effectively defend clients who have found themselves charged with traffic offenses, misdemeanors or felonies.
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Timothy Klisz
Novi, MI Probate Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, DUI & DWI, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
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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Jane A Bassett
Ann Arbor, MI Probate Attorney with 29 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Jane A. Bassett has been practicing for over 20 years and is the principal of Bassett Law in Ann Arbor. Her practice focuses on probate, elder and disability law, LGBT law, and adoptions, including estate planning, special needs trusts, Social Security benefits, Medicaid, probate administration, vulnerable adult abuse and exploitation, and adoption. Ms. Bassett sits on council for the Elder Law and Disability Rights Section of the Michigan State Bar Association and is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Bassett Law is a firm of five attorneys, a full-time care manager, two masters...
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William C. Babut
Jackson, MI Probate Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Social Security Disability
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Nicholas Stephen Kovach
Farmington Hills, MI Probate Lawyer with 11 years of experience
(248) 972-8891
34705 West Twelve Mile Road
Suite 160
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
Probate, Employment, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Wayne State University Law School
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Philip M. Moilanen
Jackson, MI Probate Attorney with 51 years of experience
Probate, Business, Employment and Estate Planning
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor and Michigan State University
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Marco C. Masciulli
Farmington Hills, MI, MI Probate Lawyer with 10 years of experience
(248) 939-5405
34705 W. Twelve Mile Road
Suite 160
Farmington Hills, MI, MI 48331
Probate, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Real Estate
Michigan State University
Marco Masciulli is an Associate Attorney with The Head Law Firm, PLC.
Marco has represented both plaintiffs and defendants since he began practicing law in both the civil and criminal arenas. He has experience at every stage of litigation including multiple jury trials.
As a young plaintiff’s attorney with a Detroit medical malpractice firm, Marco settled multiple cases with six-figure dollar amounts and worked on other cases that eventually settled for more. He successfully challenged large medical institutions represented by skilled and seasoned lawyers with his complex and nuanced understanding of the legal and factual issues underlying each case.
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Stuart Lee Sherman
Bloomfield Hills, MI Probate Attorney with 34 years of experience
(248) 631-4965
3707 West Maple Road
Suite 100B
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
Probate, Business, Estate Planning 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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Karen M Ross
Waterford, MI Probate Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Probate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
I manage the business of life. A life well lived is a business. When I represent a client, I look at their life as a whole and put together a comprehensive plan to assure that they are better off after my representation of them. This applies to their divorce settlements as well as their estate planning.