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Raymond Pater
Holland, MI Divorce Attorney with 40 years of experience
Divorce, Collections and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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...
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Jordan W. Swears
Grand Rapids, MI Divorce Attorney
Divorce, Appeals and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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John A. Engman
Grand Rapids, MI Divorce Lawyer with 52 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense and Family
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Daniel J Goeman
Zeeland, MI Divorce Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Divorce, Elder, Estate Planning and Family
Valparaiso University School of Law
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Christopher J. Gergely
Schoolcraft, MI Divorce Lawyer
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Colleen Markou
Kalamazoo, MI Divorce Attorney
Divorce, Criminal Defense and Family
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Robert Relph
Grand Rapids, MI Divorce Lawyer with 53 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington
Almost anyone who has been through it will tell you that divorce is one of the most painful and stressful experiences a family will ever go through, fraught with uncertainty and negative emotions that can (and usually do) spill over into other areas of life. As a Family Law attorney, I dedicate myself to guiding clients through this difficult process and help them move forward in a positive, healthy and supportive manner. When it seems difficult to make decisions in this time of crisis, my job is to present creative solutions and help clients make the right decisions. During...
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Erik Holt
Grand Rapids, MI Divorce Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Sean Patrick Cox
Grand Rapids, MI Divorce Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Divorce, Elder and Family
Sean Patrick Cox has represented hundreds of clients since 1994 when he was admitted to practice. In addition, he was admitted to the State Bar of Florida in 1995. Sean practices in two main areas, family law and elder law. When Sean was a teen, his parents divorced, giving him personal knowledge of how devastating the divorce process can be to all family members involved. Sean has represented clients in complex divorce cases since 1994, he is considered to be one of the top divorce attorneys in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has taken hundreds of cases to trial and he...
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George L. McCargar III
Grand Rapids, MI Divorce Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Construction, Consumer and Family
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Holly F. Verde
Allegan, MI Divorce Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Divorce, Appeals, Family and Personal Injury
Wake Forest University School of Law
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Mary Catherine Gergely
Schoolcraft, MI Divorce Lawyer
Divorce and Family
Valparaiso University School of Law
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Craig Jenison
Jenison, MI Divorce Lawyer
Divorce, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
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Samuel Jacob Levine
Grand Rapids, MI Divorce Attorney
2040 Raybrook Ave
Suite 204
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Divorce, Bankruptcy and Social Security Disability
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
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Elizabeth Keller Bransdorfer
Grand Rapids, MI Divorce Attorney with 38 years of experience
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Family
University of Minnesota Law School
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Brian Morris
Kalamazoo, MI Divorce Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business and Family
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Michael Lee DeYoung
Holland, MI Divorce Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Divorce, Criminal Defense, Family and Landlord Tenant
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Melanie May Fayling
Kalamazoo, MI Divorce Lawyer
Divorce, Family, Landlord Tenant and Probate
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Judy Bregman
Grand Haven, MI Divorce Attorney
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Elisha Tedesco
Grand Haven, MI Divorce Lawyer
I represent clients in divorce, child custody, paternity and guardianship issues. My passion is assisting individuals during one of the toughest periods in their lives, when their marriage is coming to an end or child custody is at stake.
I am an avid listener and I pride myself on my high standards of detail and client care. My first goal is always to utilize mediation or alternative dispute resolution to avoid the cost and stresses of litigation for clients. However, if a case proceeds to litigation, I will zealously defend my client's position.
I am originally from Scotland where I obtained...
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Rachel L Terpstra
Norton Shores, MI Divorce Attorney
Divorce, Business and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Jeanette M. Colella
Muskegon, MI Divorce Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Jeanie has been a licensed attorney in Michigan since 1993 and has spent more than two decades utilizing her legal degree at law firms, non-profits, and corporate entities.
Jeanie began her practice in 1993 at Culver, Knowlton, Even and Franks, practicing in the areas of corporate and real estate law. After several years in that capacity, Jeanie left private practice to join the Child Abuse Council for Muskegon County, serving as Executive Director for over five years. Jeanie managed a budget of over $600,000 and 10 employees and expanded services for children throughout Muskegon County that had been physically and sexually...
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John M. Karafa
Muskegon, MI Divorce Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Wayne State University
John Karafa has represented corporate and individual clients in federal and state courts throughout Michigan for 40 years. John’s advocacy is fueled by his seasoned trial experience, professional energy, and focused determination to assist clients with their objectives, in both trial and alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Whether presenting for his clients orally or through the written word, John makes sure their voices are heard, and their concerns are expressed.
At Tabono Law, John’s practice focuses on divorce, custody, and parenting time in state courts, and criminal defense in both state and federal courts.
John earned his Juris Doctor degree from...
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Timothy P. Flynn
Waterford, MI Divorce Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Appeals, Elder and Probate
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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Julian J. Poota
Southfield, MI Divorce Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
A commitment to excellence is a personal quality you should expect from your attorney. At my office, you receive that commitment, and more, from start to finish of your case. I am a Michigan-born and educated lawyer who fights for your rights. My comprehensive knowledge of law and maximum availability to you can make a positive difference in your legal situation.
Contact the Law Office of Julian J. Poota, PLLC when we can be of service. We can be reached toll free at (888) 399-7979. Your initial consultation is free of charge and we are able to take your calls...
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Channelle Kizy White
Southfield, MI Divorce Attorney with 17 years of experience
(248) 662-5499
29600 Northwestern Highway, Suite 106
Southfield, MI 48034
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Channelle Kizy-White has over a decade of legal experience and a winning record of success with helping people in their time of greatest need. If you’re looking for an attorney you can trust and a fighter who won’t give up, that attorney is Channelle Kizy-White.
If there’s one word that describes Channelle, that word is “advocate.” She sees her clients’ problems as her own problems—their fight is her fight. Channelle is a listener, a counselor, and an experienced voice who stands up for you when other attorneys might sit down. And for Channelle, family law is more than just about...
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Donald Petersen
Royal Oak, MI Divorce Attorney with 34 years of experience
Divorce, Business, Entertainment & Sports and Real Estate
Harvard Law School
I primarily represent investors and entrepreneurs. I have handled large transactions and major litigation. I also handle smaller matters as the need arises.
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Sam Bernstein
Lansing, MI Divorce Attorney with 12 years of experience
(800) 342-7896
Boji Tower
124 W. Allegan St., Ste. 636
Lansing, MI 48933
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Family
Michigan State University
Every day I am in court fighting for someone just like you.
I am a real criminal defense attorney. I have tried cases to juries from East Lansing to Downriver and from Pontiac to Jackson.
Based in Ann Arbor, I have represented people on felonies and misdemeanors in 13 circuit courts and 39 district courts.
Many criminal defense attorneys advertise their past as prosecutors. The message from former prosecutors is they know the system well because they were a part of the system.
I advertise in the opposite way – I have never been a prosecutor. From the start I have been on your...
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Michael A. Robbins
Bloomfield Hills, MI Divorce Attorney with 41 years of experience
(248) 646-7980
3910 Telegraph Rd, Suite 200
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Divorce and Family
Wayne State University Law School
Michael A. Robbins is past president of the Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, past chairperson of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan and past president of the Michigan Interprofessional Association. Mr. Robbins has not only been named one of the "Best Lawyers in America" in family law, but was also showcased in Newsweek as one of the Eight Leaders in Family Law in the United States. He has also been named one of the top 100 lawyers in Michigan by the New York Times and Super Lawyers. He is a frequent lecturer...
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Edward M. Shaw
Ann Arbor, MI Divorce Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Family and Personal Injury
Wayne State University Law School
An award-winning law firm with offices in Novi, Ann Arbor and Plymouth.
The law practice is led by attorney Edward Shaw, who has 30 years of experience. Mr. Shaw is joined by several professional and long time assistants who help guide our clients through the legal process. He is a member of the State Bar Association, the Washtenaw Bar Association and President of the Plymouth Bar Association.
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Lisa D. Stern
Bloomfield Hills, MI Divorce Lawyer with 28 years of experience
1760 South Telegraph Road
Suite 300
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Divorce, Family and Probate
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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Wendy S. Alton
Ann Arbor, MI Divorce Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
Wayne State University Law School
Experienced and compassionate attorney empowering clients to creatively resolve family conflict.
Dedicated to empowering clients to make the best decisions they can as they navigate through the emotional, financial, and legal aspects of a divorce. I am a trial attorney, certified collaborative divorce attorney, and certified mediator in Ann Arbor, Michigan. I focus solely in family law, and assist my clients with traditional litigation, negotiated settlements, mediation, arbitration, and collaborative divorce.
I help families with their issues in areas of divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support, and property division, along with post-judgment issues that arise in those areas. I do...
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John Schaefer
Birmingham, MI Divorce Attorney with 55 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Detroit College of Law
John F. Schaefer, founder of The Law Firm of John F. Schaefer, is one of the best-known and most highly-respected matrimonial lawyers in the United States. From its inception, Best Lawyers in America has listed John Schaefer as one of the premier matrimonial lawyers in America, and named him Lawyer of the Year, Detroit Area, in 2013. Worth magazine named him one of the top 100 lawyers in America, in any practice area.
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Philip G. Vera
Utica, MI Divorce Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Our legal practice is focused on one thing, delivering results for our clients.
Philip Vera is a lifelong resident of Macomb County, MI. He is a graduate of Eisenhower High School in Shelby Township, MI. It was around that time he decided that the practice of law was his calling. “I was completely fascinated by the court system and the role attorneys have in it,” says Mr. Vera.
Upon graduating, Mr. Vera attended Oakland University in Rochester Hills, MI. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in psychology. From there, he enrolled at Thomas M. Cooley Law School...
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Daniel Marchese
Rochester, MI Divorce Lawyer with 13 years of experience
125 E. Third St.
Suite 100
Rochester, MI 48307
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
University of Detroit Mercy
Daniel Marchese has a strong educational background, graduating from the University of Michigan with a degree in English, the University of Michigan with a Masters in Public Administration and a J.D. from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. Since he began as an attorney, Daniel has practiced in the areas of Real Estate Law, Landlord Tenant Law, Estate Planning & Probate, Debt Settlement and Bankruptcy, and general Civil Litigation.
Daniel developed a specialization in family law and has extensive experience handling cases of all varieties. He has a deep understanding of Michigan's family law system, relevant statutes, and court...
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Brandon Michael Biggs
Ann Arbor, MI Divorce Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family, Maritime and Personal Injury
Roger Williams University School of Law
Since being admitted to the the Michigan Bar in 2015, Brandon has focused most of his practice on personal injury litigation and is a strong advocate on behalf of his clients injured in automobile accidents. Brandon has collected millions from insurance companies. Since co-founding Biggs & Gunst, P.C., Brandon has expanded his practice to include family law as well as mediation.
Growing up in and around the water and later crewing aboard a 72’ tall ship in college, Brandon has always had a passion for maritime concerns. While in law school he specialized in maritime and admiralty law, with an emphasis...
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John Ceci
Brighton, MI Divorce Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, 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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Akiva Goldman
Grand Rapids, MI Divorce Lawyer with 37 years of experience
(877) 737-8800
625 Kenmoor Avenue S.E.
Suite 301 Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Wayne State University
Goldman & Associates Law Firm is owned and led by Akiva Goldman, a highly acclaimed family law attorney in Michigan. With a wealth of experience in handling thousands of family law cases, he has garnered numerous awards and recognition for his legal expertise. He also serves as a mediator for hundreds of cases and has been featured in various media outlets, including Fox 2 News, WDIV, and MLive.
Goldman's approach is to save marriages whenever possible. He offers resources, such as videos on Reasons Not To Get Divorced, to help clients consider factors before filing for divorce. Alternatives to divorce are...
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James Hubbert
Livonia, MI Divorce Lawyer with 35 years of experience
32437 Five Mile Rd.
Livonia, MI 48154
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, Criminal Defense and Estate Planning
Michigan State University College of Law
Attorney James D. Hubbert is the managing partner of the Law Offices of Graham and Hubbert. He has over 35 years of legal experience and has the highest peer and client ratings with Martindale-Hubbell ( A.V. Preeminent) and A.V.V.O. (Superb).
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Mr Scott Marshall Neuman
Okemos, MI Divorce Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, Family and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Scott M. Neuman is an aggressive, experienced attorney with offices in the Lansing and Detroit Areas. He has been helping people in Michigan for over 20 years and has handled over 4,000 cases. You can reach him by calling 517-349-2700 or 1-888-684-3999, by email at xneumanx@aol.com, or via our contact form.