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Renee Wagenaar
Kent County, MI Attorney with 13 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, 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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Thomas A Kuiper
Kent County, MI Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationAnimal and Personal Injury
Wayne State University Law School
Tom Kuiper is an experienced litigator with proficiency in a variety of cases and forums. He practices in State district, circuit, probate, federal and appellate courts, and in arbitration and mediation settings. He represents a variety of clients, from billion-dollar corporations in commercial litigation disputes to the individual involved in a personal dispute or family breakup. He also mediates a wide variety of cases. Although the issues and forums may differ, Tom's approach remains the same: To relate to people, to communicate difficult legal concepts and information in a clear and simple manner, and to work on a personal...
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Kevin McLaughlin
Kent County, MI Attorney with 12 years of experience
Business, IP and Trademarks
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Running a business can be incredibly challenging (and rewarding), but it doesn't have to be overwhelming. I'm an attorney, but I'm also a small business owner with an entrepreneurial spirit. I love helping small business owners and creative entrepreneurs build and grow their businesses by identifying, protecting and leveraging their intellectual property. I also help businesses with legal issues and contracts involving vendors, employees, and independent contractors.
It's tempting to DIY every aspect of your business, but doing so can actually hold you back by taking you away from what you're really good at (growing your business) and spending countless...
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Jonathan Christopher Tomaso
Grand Traverse County, MI Lawyer with 10 years of experience
(877) 221-7628
13919 S. West Bay Shore Drive
Suite 209
Traverse City, MI 49684
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Jon Tomaso has years of experience as an attorney, practicing in the areas of family law and criminal law. Along with his associates at Sterling Law and ADAM (American Divorce Association for Men), the attorneys seek for their clients dignity and fairness and for all they seek social justice in a biased system. Sterling Law attorneys care for their clients by totally dedicating themselves to their cases, by giving guidance and answering questions in a timely effective way, and by being well-prepared in court. They take their clients' cases to heart and pursue their goals with the talent and...
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Christopher James Topa JD, MBA, MPA
Ingham County, 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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Darrell Zolton
Saginaw County, MI Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Probate and Real Estate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Joshua M. Reinert
Saginaw County, 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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Raymond Pater
Ottawa County, MI Attorney with 41 years of experience
Collections, Divorce 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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Zachary E. Backlund
Otsego County, MI Attorney
Estate Planning, Family and Real Estate
Michigan State University
Zach Backlund works in our Gaylord, Michigan branch office and has handled numerous family law, estate plan, and real estate cases over the past several years in many counties in northern Michigan. He previously practiced law in the Traverse City, Michigan area, working on a variety of cases involving both transactional and litigated matters. Before becoming an attorney, Zach Backlund worked as a landman (2014-2016), taught English as a second language (2006), and also served as an AmeriCorps Corps Member (2005-2007).
Sterling Law practices in the areas of Family Law, Immigration, Estate Planning, Probate, Civil Litigation, Real Estate, and Business...
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Michael Haddock
Allegan County, MI Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Insurance Claims and Real Estate
University of Illinois - Chicago and Western Michigan University
Attorney Michael Haddock earned a Master of Laws in Commercial Real Estate Law and Development and a Juris Doctor JD with an emphasis in litigation and has years of corporate insurance law and litigation experience. His clients are individuals and businesses throughout the U.S. with a large percentage from Saugatuck, Douglas, Holland, South Haven, Chicago, and Kent, Van Buren Ottawa, and Allegan Counties. He serves our expanded community in issues regarding real estate, wills and trusts and litigation defending contractors, developers, real estate holding companies, assisted living communities, condominium associations, businesses and individuals and...
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Stephen Michael Cornish
Ingham County, MI Attorney with 18 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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Kimberly Savage
Ingham County, MI Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Divorce, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Michigan State University
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Francis X. Hathaway
Ingham County, MI Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense and Estate Planning
Michigan State University
Frank Hathaway studied at the University of Detroit-Mercy graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He studied law at Michigan State University College of Law graduating with the degree of Juris Doctor, Cum Laude. Mr. Hathaway is admitted to practice in all Michigan Courts, the United States Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan, and the United States Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan. He is an active member in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan, a former member of its Representative Assembly, a member of the Criminal Law...
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Allen Telgenhof
Charlevoix County, MI Attorney with 35 years of experience
Business, Divorce, Family and Stockbroker Fraud
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Torree Breen
Ingham County, MI Attorney with 24 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Michigan State University
Ms. Breen specializes in family law which includes divorce, child custody disputes, child support, spousal support, and prenuptial agreements. She also prepares estate plans which includes the preparation of trusts, wills, powers of attorneys for finance and medical care, and setting up guardianships/conservatorships. Ms. Breen has litigated hundreds of cases and has the experience to represent her clients in court.
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Sharon Burgess
Saginaw County, MI Attorney with 23 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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Laura Breckenridge
Saginaw County, 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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George Zulakis
Ingham County, 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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Gene Turnwald
Ingham County, 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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Richard J. Stolcenberg
Kent County, MI Lawyer with 44 years of experience
(616) 532-1666
5102 Byron Center Ave SW
Suite D
Grand Rapids, MI 49519
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Personal Injury and Products Liability
RJS Law has Successfully represented injured individuals and their families for over 30 years in automobile accident claims and claims against insurance companies. The office specializes in Wrongful Death Claims, Michigan No-Fault automobile claims and serious injury recoveries. We have provided Millions in Judgments and Settlements to our clients.
As personal injury attorneys, RJS Law's practice focuses on helping injured people. Unlike many law firms, we work exclusively for injured people, not representing corporations or insurance companies. We handle automobile, truck and motorcycle cases, as well as other serious injury claims and death. Fractures, soft tissue, amputations, and brain injuries...
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William P. Hackett
Kent County, MI Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Michigan State University College of Law
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Joseph Paparella
Kent County, MI Lawyer
IP
Michigan State University
Paparella & Associates is a law firm specializing in intellectual Property. Namely, Patents, Trademarks, & Copyrights, and serves the business community nationwide. By structuring the law firm around, and operating the firm under sound business practices, Paparella & Associates has uniquely positioned itself to deliver the highest quality representation, while utilizing a fee structure that is more in line with the business community’s expectations. Representing clients in all intellectual property matters including, Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Infringement Matters, Clearance Opinions, Freedom to Operate Opinions, Trade Secrets, and Litigation.
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Patrick R Sughroue
Kent County, 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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Ivan E. Shaw
Kent County, MI Attorney with 23 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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Christopher James Acklin
Kent County, 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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Gerald Chefalo
Grand Traverse County, MI Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Upon Graduation from Law School in 1997, Attorney Chefalo worked in Lansing Michigan for the 30 th Judicial Circuit Court as a law clerk for the Honorable Thomas L. Brown. While there, he researched complicated legal issues and drafted proposed opinions on all civil and criminal matter that came before the court. In 1999, Attorney Chefalo moved to Traverse City Michigan to work in private practice. When asked why he picked Traverse City, Attorney Chefalo stated: “if you are going to start a law office from scratch, you might as well do it in a beautiful place.” His goal...
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John Joseph Rizzo III
Grand Traverse County, MI Attorney with 26 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning, Military and Social Security Disability
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and Emory University School of Law
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Matthew Hanley
Grand Traverse County, MI Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Health Care, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Santa Clara University School of Law
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Eric W. Phelps
Grand Traverse County, MI Attorney with 26 years of experience
(231) 421-6577
13919 SW Bayshore Dr.
Suite G02
Traverse City, MI 49684
Business, Divorce, Family and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Nathan Miller
Grand Traverse County, MI Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Personal Injury, Real Estate and Workers' Comp
Michigan State University
Nathan P. Miller is a partner and co-founder of Miller Embury, PLLC. He focuses the majority of his practice on plaintiff’s personal injury litigation. He represents people who have been injured in traumatic accidents and helps them receive compensation from insurance companies. He also represents people in actions against their own insurer, suing insurance companies to get benefits for his clients, benefits that have been illegally denied. In addition to personal injury law, Nathan specializes in real estate matters, landlord tenant law, and general civil litigation. Nathan has experience handling cases from inception all the...
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Joseph Grzybowski
Kent County, MI Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Family and Juvenile
Wayne State University Law School
Joe has been practicing law for over 20 years. He serves the greater Grand Rapids area and has worked with the majority of the courts in Kent and the surrounding counties. He is well known to other attorneys in the area and has a positive working relationship with court officers and law enforcement agencies.
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Matthew G. Swartz
Muskegon County, 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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Jeffrey Mapes
Kent County, 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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Jordan W. Swears
Kent County, MI Attorney
Appeals, Divorce and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Aaron P. Bainbridge
Kent County, 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
Kent County, MI Lawyer with 11 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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Mr. Eric Andrew Hultman
Ottawa County, MI Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationIP and Trademarks
Michigan State University
Eric Hultman is a registered patent attorney with experience counseling corporations and individuals on a wide range of intellectual property and business matters.
Mr. Hultman represents his clients on a broad spectrum of intellectual property issues, including patent, trade secret, trademark, and copyright and unfair competition matters. He has dealt with diverse patent matters including patent availability and non-infringement opinions, patent preparation, patent prosecution and litigation support.
Prior to beginning his legal career, Mr. Hultman worked for eight years as a mechanical engineer, designing and testing automotive parts for Tier I automotive suppliers.
Mr. Hultman is admitted to practice before the United States...
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Courtney L Thom
Midland County, MI Lawyer with 17 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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Adam J. Sheridan
Ottawa County, MI Lawyer with 20 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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Patrick Drueke
Kent County, 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...