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Susan Elkouri
Novi, MI Family Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Susan Elkouri is a trial lawyer, certified Collaborative Divorce Law practitioner, and certified mediator. Ms. Elkouri has practiced divorce law for over 23 years. She earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Detroit Law School in 1994 and is licensed to practice in Michigan and Federal Courts.
Susan is a member of the Michigan State Bar Association, Oakland County Bar Association, Wayne County Family Law Bar Association, and the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan. She is an active participant in the Michigan Family Law Certification program and a past University of Detroit Law School Moot Court Judge.
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Symantha Heath
Novi, MI Family Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Elder
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Attorney Symantha Heath has practiced law for over 23 years. She earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit Law School in 1993 and is licensed to practice in Michigan and U.S. Federal Court. She is a member of the Michigan State Bar Association, Oakland County Bar Association, Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, and Wayne County Family Law Bar Association.
Symantha is a past president of the Wayne County Family Bar Association and was an executive board member for six years. She is also a past County Chairwoman of the WCRC and the Northville Township Trustee. She currently serves on...
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Monica P. Navarro
Lake Orion, MI Family Law Attorney
Family, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and Business
University of Michigan Law School
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Terrence Hall
Waterford Township, MI Family Law Attorney with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Michigan State University College of Law
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Robert L. Reilman
Kalamazoo, MI Family Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Appeals, Civil Rights and Employment
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
I am an attorney located in Kalamazoo Michigan. I practice in employment and labor law for employee clients. I also do general practice, family law, and constitutional law. At the moment, I am generally free to take consultations and new clients.
I offer affordable hourly rates and low contigency fee percentages.
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Lindsay Nicole Dangl
Okemos, MI Family Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Family
Michigan State University College of Law and Michigan State University College of Law
Lindsay Dangl is the Managing Shareholder of Murphy & Spagnuolo, P.C. Ms. Dangl has experience in the areas of family law, workers’ compensation, insurance defense litigation, municipal law, and civil litigation. Ms. Dangl obtained an AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer rating standard, and has been designated by Super Lawyers for a high-degree of professional achievement. Ms. Dangl currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Ingham County Bar Association. She also a member of the Lansing Torch Club, Women Lawyers Association of Mid-Michigan, Michigan Defense Trial Counsel, and Junior League of Lansing. Ms. Dangl is a trial...
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Justin Bahrie
Lansing, MI Family Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability
Michigan State University College of Law
Our primary office is in Lansing, Michigan, but we recently opened a second office in Livonia Michigan to service our Metro Detroit clients. I specialize in Personal Injury; Car accidents, premises liability, and work related injuries; as well as Social Security Disability Law.
I have helped thousands of clients over the last 10 years. Give us a call and we will see what we can do to help you recover damages or obtain benefits.
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Xavier Prather
Grand Rapids, MI Family Law Attorney with 4 years of experience
(616) 219-0535
77 Monroe Center St NW
Suite 600
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Family, Divorce and Entertainment & Sports
Marquette University Law School
I am Xavier E. Prather, a skilled and versatile lawyer with a current focus on entertainment, sports, and family law through my practice, LawyerLike, PLLC. Before establishing my law practice, I spent several years as an attorney at a top 200 law firm. I am currently barred in Wisconsin and Michigan.
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Robert Rutgers
Grand Rapids, MI Family Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
Family, Business and Real Estate
Marquette University Law School
- Act as general counsel/legal adviser to a variety of service and manufacturing businesses, including M&A, supply agreements, real estate leases and purchase agreements, employment policies/handbooks, contracts, financing documentation, terms and conditions, privacy notices, and compliance/governance documents.
- Represent businesses in complex commercial litigation, such as inter business disputes, contract disputes, shareholder/member conflicts, and employment matters.
- Aggressively assist individuals in contract disputes, real estate transactions/disputes, high conflict divorce matters and sales representative litigation.
- Very experienced in all forms of ADR, including Collaborative Divorce.
- Handle all matters with honesty, integrity and discretion.
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Audra R McClure
Grand Rapids, MI Family Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
I pride myself in communicating well with clients and always keeping their familes' best interests in mind.
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Jeanette M. Colella
Muskegon, MI Family Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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 Family Law Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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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Alesha Burnash
Kalamazoo, MI Family Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Juvenile
Florida Coastal School of Law and Michigan State University
Alesha's legal career began in Tennessee in 2009 following her graduation from Florida Coastal School of Law. Initially practicing in family law, criminal law, and juvenile law, Alesha decided to focus solely on family law upon moving back to Michigan in 2013. Since then, she has helped hundreds of Michigan families navigate their legal struggles by assisting with issues such as custody, divorce, child support, guardianships, abuse and neglect, and adoptions. Alesha leads the family law Practice at Herbert Machnik Law Firm where she's been an attorney since 2020.
Outside the office Alesha's commitment to families is demonstrated in her...
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Emily Long
Royal Oak, MI Family Law Lawyer
Family, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Michigan State University
Emily Long is a capable Oakland County criminal defense lawyer who doesn’t waiver in her commitment to those she fights for. She is an aggressive force in and out of the courtroom, putting her legal knowledge and defensive skill to use for those facing criminal charges of all kinds. She has tried more than 50 cases and is not afraid to go to court when it is necessary. She formerly served as a prosecutor and this experience has allowed her to better prepare a strategy that may effectively combat the efforts of the prosecution. She takes these cases personally and...
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Stacey L. Selleck
Plymouth, MI Family Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Family, Bankruptcy and Criminal Defense
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Attorney Stacey L. Selleck graduated from Wayne State University in 2004 with a bachelor's degree in communications. After graduation, she attended Thomas M. Cooley Law School and received her Juris Doctor in 2008.
When you have criminal charges pending against you, you need an aggressive, experienced attorney who will fully represent you, and Ms. Selleck is just that person.
Ms. Selleck was admitted to practice law in the state of Michigan in 2008. Since then, she has been admitted to practice by the State Bar of Michigan and the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western districts of Michigan. She actively...
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Luke D. Nofsinger
Three Rivers, MI Family Law Attorney with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Michigan State University College of Law
Since he began practicing law, Luke has gained experience in all aspects of the justice system. He has experience in administrative hearings, trial courts, and appellate courts. He has represented criminal defendants, prosecuted municipal ordinance violations, and served as guardian ad litem for children in child protective proceedings, vulnerable adults, and people with mental incapacitation.
He maintains a robust transactional practice as well. Serving clients with real estate transactions (residential and commercial) and business sales (industrial and commercial).
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Sandra T. Kas-Mikha
Southfield, MI Family Law Attorney with 4 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Sandra is the founder of Kas-Mikha Legal Group PLLC in Southfield, Michigan. She received her Juris Doctorate from University of Detroit Mercy and her Bachelor’s in Communication and Media Studies from Wayne State University.
Specializing in personal injury and family law, Sandra works with vulnerable clients on a daily basis. As an attorney and counselor at law, Sandra epitomizes her role as a counselor by empathizing with fragile clients and minimizing their worries. Sandra’s top priority is always client satisfaction. She tirelessly negotiates with opposing counsel to ensure the best possible outcome for all of her clients. She also understands how...
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Matthew Walton
Shelby Township, MI Family Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense and Divorce
Michigan State University College of Law
Matthew M. Walton P.C. focuses primarily on criminal cases and family law. However, my firm handles a variety of related legal area including probate planning, contract and business-related matters, personal injury, etc.
I represent clients who have been charged with drug possession, drunk driving, minor in possession, marijuana offenses, all types of assault charges, criminal sexual conduct, larceny, probation violations, juvenile offenses and many more. I will explain what the charges mean and what you can expect based upon your particular circumstances.
I have represented hundreds of divorce clients, from the simple to the most complex cases. I also represent...
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LaChelle Logan
Redford, MI Family Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Toledo
When you come to Bryant, Logan, Law Group, you can have confidence that your case can receive the attention and care it requires. It is of the utmost importance that you know where you can turn to procure the help your case calls for at this time, and a Redford bankruptcy attorney at this office will be glad to help you. Attorney LaChelle W. Logan, Esq. attended the University of Toledo, where she earned her Juris Doctorate. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University. She has a membership with the State Bar of Michigan. She also...
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Kevin Johnson
Mt Clemens, MI Family Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
I take a hands on approach to my clients. When you call in to this firm, you will speak with me. You will have your questions answered by an attorney and no one else. I will never have a paralegal call you back or answer your question. I understand that filing bankruptcy, being charged with a crime, or filing for divorce can be terrifying and nerve wracking. I understand you want a straight and correct legal answer to your questions. That is why I make myself available to you. I will return you phone calls within 24 hours (right away...
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Ali Chokr
Dearborn, MI Family Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense and Divorce
Western Michigan University
I am Ali Chokr, an attorney with a focus on family law and criminal defense. My practice areas include high-asset divorce, child custody, spousal support, and property division. I also have a strong background in personal injury, medical malpractice, and criminal law, which allows me to provide knowledgeable legal counsel for a variety of complex cases. As a dedicated advocate, I am committed to protecting my clients' rights and achieving favorable outcomes.
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Steven T Jedinak
Monroe, MI Family Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Toledo
Steven Jedinak has experience throughout Southeastern Michigan practicing in the areas of criminal defense, family law, probate administration, guardianships, conservatorships and civil litigation. Steven graduated from the University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio and is committed to working hard to find the best solution to his clients' legal problems.
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Kristen Robinson
Troy, MI Family Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Michigan State University
Kristen Robinson concentrates her practice in domestic relations litigation. She also has the capability to assist clients who desire to settle their cases on the terms that work for their respective families, rather than allowing the court process to dictate the important decisions in their lives. In addition to representing clients as an advocate, Kristen is a trained neutral mediator, chosen by other lawyers and appointed by the court to assist other parties in settling their family law matters. Kristen represents clients who have cases in Oakland County, Macomb County and Wayne County. She was elected by her peers...
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K.C. Baran
Fenton, MI Family Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
Michigan State University
K.C. Baran, P.C. was established in 2003. K.C. Baran has been practicing law for over seventeen years. His areas of practice include, bankruptcy, estate planning, civil and criminal litigation, collections, contracts, employment law, family law and corporate practice.
K.C. is a graduate of the United States Military Academy, West Point and Michigan State University College of Law, cum laude. K.C. is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and the Genesee County Bar Association. He is admitted to practice in the State of Michigan, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, and the United States Court...
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Kathryn Wayne-Spindler
Milford, MI Family Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Real Estate
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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Emily J. Gunville
Iron Mountain, MI Family Law Attorney
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Emily graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law Scool in 2014. Emily’s practice emphasizes in family law, including dissolutions, parenting and support issues, paternity, adoptions, and mediation. Emily regularly accepts appointments as a guardian ad litem representing the best interests of children in family law cases.
Emily practice also includes general law, such as: criminal law, juvenile law, property law including land disputes and landlord tenant litigation, Wills, Power of Attorney,
Emily is licensed to practice in the state of Michigan
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Matthew John Literski
Brighton, MI Family Law Attorney with 8 years of experience
Family and Criminal Defense
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Matthew’s practice focuses on all aspects of both criminal defense and family law, including divorce, child custody and support issues, paternity, parenting time disputes and spousal support modifications. Specifically, Matthew ‘s talents are best utilized in high conflict family situations for professionals, especially cases involving mental health and substance abuse issues, dealing with narcissistic personality disorders and special needs children.
Matthew is a proud Howell High School graduate and is a lifelong resident of Livingston County.
Matthew is the recipient of: American Institute of Legal Advocates “Rising Star 2019” award, and the “Top Ranking Attorney” award for both 2020 and 2021 from...
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Catherine M. Sullivan
Grand Rapids, MI Family Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
(616) 459-7100
Calder Plaza Building, Suite 100
250 Monroe Avenue NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Family, Divorce and Insurance Defense
The University of Toledo College of Law
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Renee Wagenaar
Grand Rapids, MI Family Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Renee founded WN Law in 2011 in order to provide individuals with quality, affordable legal representation. Renee focuses her practice on both criminal law and family law. In her years of practice, Renee has gained extensive knowledge on how to most effectively represent her clients in order to provide the best possible outcome.
Renee has successfully represented individuals all over the State of Michigan. In her criminal practice, Renee has represented defendants facing everything from a civil infraction to a felony charge. Renee's experience includes crimes in the arena of drug crimes, theft and property crimes, juvenile crimes, violent crimes, sex...
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Kevin P Sutherland
Grand Rapids, MI Family Law Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Criminal Defense and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
I live in the world of ideas and strategic planning. I value intelligence, knowledge, and competence, I have high standards in these regards, which I continuously strive to fulfill. I can objectively see the reality of a situation, and I’m adaptable enough to change things which aren’t working well. I am a strategist – always scanning available ideas and concepts and weighing them against my current strategy, to plan for every credible contingency. I am ready to work for you.
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Jacob A. Perrone
East Lansing, MI Family Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Jacob A. Perrone has represented hundreds of clients throughout the State of Michigan. He has represented clients in cases including, but not limited to: class action litigation, high profile criminal trials, complex civil litigation, international business transactions, and contentious divorce and child custody proceedings. His reputation for being an aggressive attorney is supported by the results he has achieved for his clients. He was an associate of the Ambrose Law Group in the Detroit area before forming Perrone Law, P.C. in December 2009. Ambrose focused on Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy, Civil Litigation, and Family Law. He uses the principles of psychodrama...
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Christopher Kroll
Okemos, MI Family Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
My practice is focused on family law and estate planning. I assist clients with various matters such as divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, prenuptial agreements, civil litigation, preparing trusts, and wills. I have worked on hundreds of family law cases with excellent results for my clients.
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Garry Kregelka
Holt, MI Family Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
The Kregelka Law Firm, PLLC in East Lansing, is a general-practice law firm focusing on criminal defense, police civil liability, family law, estate planning, personal injury, and helping victims of stalking.
The owner and managing member, Garry Kregelka, is a former Michigan State Police trooper, undercover officer, detective sergeant, and post commander at Gladstone and Ypsilanti. He also served as chief of police in Beloit, WI and as the Meridian Township (Michigan) Prosecutor. He is currently a licensed private detective and an adjunct professor at Thomas M. Cooley Law School.
Garry received his J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in...
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Kathryn L. Bolinger
Ithaca, MI Family Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Divorce
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Kathryn attended Central Michigan University and graduated with a B.S., majoring in Business Administration and minoring in Legal Studies. After graduating from CMU, Kathryn attended Thomas M. Cooley Law School and graduated cum laude with a concentration in Litigation. While at Cooley, Kathryn was awarded multiple certificates of merit for her academic performance. Kathryn focuses her practice on Criminal Defense and Family Law and Estate Planning. Ms. Bolinger is knowledgeable in all areas of divorce, property settlement, and alimony. Ms. Bolinger also handles all issues relating to child custody, parenting time, child support, adoptions, and grandparent's...
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Rebecca Sanford
St Joseph, MI Family Law Lawyer
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Insurance Claims
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law
Sanford Law Office Founder and Owner, Rebecca Breitkreuz Sanford, Esq. is a general practice lawyer who specializes in family law, but also has extensive experience in both civil and criminal law as well. Her commitment to confidentiality and providing personalized attention has earned her a reputation of professionalism, expertise and dedication among her clients and peers.
Core Competencies
Family Law – divorce, custody, support, adoption and grand parenting time
Planning Services – estate planning, will drafting, succession planning and living trusts
Mediation – both in person and remotely via Zoom
Litigation – preparation of litigation documents and settlement pleadings
Claim Law – negotiation and drafting...
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Melissa M. Pearce
Novi, MI Family Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Marshall S. Tauber
Bloomfield Hills, MI Family Law Lawyer with 42 years of experience
(248) 723-5551
39520 Woodward Ave.
Suite 230
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Michigan State University
The Law Offices of Marshall S. Tauber has been committed to representing and serving the needs of all clients, throughout Michigan, in all trial courts, both State and Federal, with integrity and dedication.
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Henry Gornbein
Birmingham, MI Family Law Lawyer with 56 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
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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Kevin D Kijewski
Birmingham, MI Family Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense and Divorce
Michigan State University
Kevin Kijewski is a practicing attorney and the owner of KDK Law located in Birmingham, Mich. The attorneys at KDK Law proudly serve clients throughout Metropolitan Detroit in the areas of divorce, family law, criminal defense, and civil litigation. Kijewski is committed to getting his clients results, and he is relentless to that end. He's known for the unparalleled level of energy and expertise he brings into cases, and the long lasting results he wins for his clients.
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Andrea Marie Badalucco
Birmingham, MI Family Law Lawyer
(248) 467-8208
401 South Old Woodward Avenue #441
Birmingham, MI 48009
Family and Divorce
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Andrea has over a decade of courtroom experience in civil, criminal, family law, and juvenile matters. She devoted a significant portion of her caseload to tackling family law matters, helping her clients face the complex family court systems and working hard to resolve their family issues. She understands that family law matters are emotional and often stressful. Her goal is always to provide compassionate, caring representation that keeps in mind her clients’ best interests. Through her dedicated advocacy, she gives her client a voice and makes sure their side of the story is hear through the legal system.