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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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Patrick Jerome Derkacz
Sterling Heights, MI Probate Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Insurance Claims, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Michigan State University College of Law
Patrick Derkacz grew up in Warren, Michigan where he attended public school. He graduated from Warren Mott High school in 1984 where he played football. He then went to Eastern Michigan University where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry in 1988. After graduation he worked as an analytical chemist for the Parke-Davis Pharmaceutical Research Division in Ann Arbor, Michigan for several years.
Mr. Derkacz went back to law school at the Detroit College of Law (now Michigan State University Law School) in 1990. He graduated from DCL with Honors in 1993. While in Law School he participated in the...
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Don L Rosenberg
Troy, MI Probate Attorney with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
I have been practicing for over thirty-five years. My practice is limited to specializing in issues concerning disability, estate, probate, long term care, nursing home, Veterans, Medicaid and special needs planning. I am the immediate past President/Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Alzheimer’s Association - Greater Michigan Chapter (after having served for the last 6 years) and member of the Association's executive committee and an Assembly Delegate to Alzheimer’s Association – National Chapter, Chicago, Illinois. I am also a Member of National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and have been listed since 1991 in...
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Matthew Tavi
Birmingham, MI Probate Lawyer
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
Wayne State University Law School
Matthew J. Tavi is the Principal Attorney of Tavi Law PLC, a leading Michigan law firm proudly serving a select clientele both locally and nationally from its' principal office located in Birmingham, Michigan.
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Mark L. Gantz
Dearborn Heights, MI Probate Lawyer with 52 years of experience
Probate and Divorce
Wayne State University Law School
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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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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.
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Kenneth Wayne Demers
Detroit, MI Probate Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Bankruptcy and Landlord Tenant
Michigan State University College of Law
I was born and raised in the lakes region of Oakland County in a little town called Union Lake. Union Lake is situated at the crossroads of Waterford Township, White Lake Township, West Bloomfield Township and Commerce Township hence the name Four Towns, known only by locals. I began my legal career with Wayne County Neighborhood Legal Services in their general litigation section taking my experience in consumer law with me into private practice. I currently practice all types of Consumer Law specializing in Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Landlord-Tenant and Probate Law. I maintain a presence in Downtown...
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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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Michael J. Hamblin
Bloomfield Hills, MI Probate Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(248) 763-6195
40900 Woodward Avenue
Suite 111
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Probate, Business, Criminal Defense and Family
Wayne State University Law School
I have been practicing law for almost 20 years, and focus my practice on litigation cases, business law, family law cases, misdemeanor criminal defense, probate law, and real estate matters.
My office is in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, which is a suburb of Detroit. I represent clients mostly in the Metro Detroit area (Oakland, Wayne, Macomb, and Washtenaw counties). But, depending on the case, I do represent clients in other areas of Michigan, and have handled cases in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Traverse City, Lansing, as well as other locations in Michigan.
In addition to my representation of clients in Michigan, I have...
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Daniel Boroja
Shelby Twp., MI Probate Lawyer
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
Mr. Boroja focuses his practice on Probate Administration, Litigation, Estate Planning, and Elder Law. He prides himself on his comprehensive and detailed approach to each client. He works diligently to find solutions to every situation.
Mr. Boroja was selected for inclusion in Michigan’s Super Lawyer list and as a Rising Star in 2016, and he has maintained this rating ever since. No more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in each state are selected by the research team to receive this honor. He performs best in high-risk, high-rewards, high-pressure systems, which makes him perfectly suited for the courtroom. Progressive,...
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Rebecca Stewart
East Lansing, MI Probate Lawyer
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
I founded my own firm in 2022 following admittance into the State Bar of Michigan. I graduated from Ferris State University and Western Michigan's Cooley Law School.
I have always been passionate about helping others in their time of need, so I chose estate planning as my profession. I am committed to helping clients navigate planning for the future and the uncertainty it brings.
Before law school, I was an elder law and estate planning paralegal for over 10 years. My passion for that area of law drove me to become an estate planner to assist clients with all their...
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Kimberly Savage
Haslett, MI Probate Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Michigan State University
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Jeffrey J. Michalowski
Sterling Heights, MI Probate Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder, Estate Planning and Insurance Claims
Wayne State University Law School
One of the founding partners of Serafini, Michalowski, Derkacz and Associates, P.C., Jeff focuses his practice in the areas of elder law, estate planning, trust administration, probate administration, and corporate law. Jeff grew up in Sterling Heights and is happy to have returned to Macomb County to practice law.
Prior to establishing Serafini, Michalowski, Derkacz & Associates, P.C., Jeff worked with a large regional accounting and business consulting firm, an insurance defense law firm and a business law firm specializing in corporate law, business formation, business consulting and private equity matters. After working with an elder law and estate planning firm...
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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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Benjamin A Schock
Shelby Township, MI Probate Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Criminal Defense, Elder and Estate Planning
Michigan State University and Michigan State University
Benjamin Schock is a skilled, experienced elder law attorney who successfully assists seniors in passing their hard earned assets on to their loved ones while allowing them to receive additional benefits that help them offset the cost of long term care.
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David D. Sprague
Clinton Township, MI Probate Attorney
Probate, Elder, Estate Planning and Nursing Home
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
David D. Sprague is the firm's principal partner. His practice includes Business Law, Probate and Estate Planning, Elder Law and Medicaid Planning, Family Law (domestic relations/divorce/prenuptial agreements) and Real Estate Law. David has experience working as an attorney at two nationally recognized law firms: Raymond & Prokop, P.C. and Pepper Hamilton LLP. In addition, David has helped clients to successfully complete applications with the Michigan Minority Business Development Council and has defended claims made by the Business Software Alliance.
Prior to practicing law, David had nearly 10 years of experience working in the automotive industry and the field of information technology...
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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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Phillip S. Serafini
Sterling Heights, MI Probate Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder, Estate Planning and Family
Wayne State University Law School
Phil was admitted to practice law in 1991 and he is now in his 28th year as an attorney. Phil is one of the founding partners of Serafini, Michalowski, Derkacz and Associates, P.C. and he focuses his practice in the areas of personal injury, automobile accident claims, no-fault claims also known as personal injury protection benefits, third party automobile negligence claims, slip and fall injuries, motorcycle injuries, trucking accidents and general civil litigation. Phil grew up in St. Clair Shores and Royal Oak and he has been fortunate to return to Macomb County to practice law.
From 1995 to present, Phil...
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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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Erin R. Solaiman
Shelby Township, MI Probate Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Erin R. Solaiman (Erin Randall) is a senior partner at Schock Solaiman Ramdayal, PLLC, with several years of experience in Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration, Wealth Preservation, and Veteran’s Benefits.
Prior to founding Schock Solaiman Ramdayal, PLLC, Erin R. Solaiman earned her Bachelor of Arts from Michigan State University and her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Thomas M. Cooley Law School.
Erin’s career focuses on Elder Law and Estate Planning. For the past several years, she has been representing individuals and families while guiding them through some of the most difficult times of their lives. Erin’s...
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John J. Keenan
Redford, MI Probate Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Probate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Family
University of Detroit Mercy
Established in 1982, Keenan & Austin, P.C. is a firm of Attorneys/Lawyers located in Redford Township, Michigan; serving Wayne and Oakland counties.
Attorneys, Jan Keenan and John J. Keenan, graduated from the University of Michigan (undergrad), and the University of Detroit - Mercy School of Law. Both are dedicated members of the Redford community, serving the Township in many capacities over the years as Coaches and Sponsors of Little League and RTJAA teams, serving on the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Downtown Development Authority, and Parks Commission, on Citizens Input Boards, and in various leadership positions with St. Valentine...
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Mr. John O. Knappmann
Taylor, MI Probate Attorney with 34 years of experience
Probate, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Estate Planning
University of Michigan Law School
Former Assistant Prosecutor. I am also a landlord. UM Law graduate.
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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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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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Matthew P. Mundrick
Temperance, MI Probate Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Probate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Matthew P. Mundrick is a licensed attorney in Ohio and Michigan, and he maintains general practice providing legal services to both Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. Specifically, Matt would love to assist you in matters related to: probate court (including guardianship, estate planning, wills, trusts, and special needs trusts), family law (including divorce, dissolution, custody, and child support), property law (including real estate sales/closing, easements, and landlord/tenant), and criminal law (specifically limited to misdemeanors, and moving violations or DWI/DUI). He primarily practices in Toledo, Ohio (including the surrounding suburbs), and Monroe, Michigan. His compassionate approach to the legal system...
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Rhonda R. Kunkel
Lansing, MI Probate Attorney with 21 years of experience
(517) 622-0590
Knaggs, Harter, Brake & Schneider, P.C.
7521 Westshire Drive, Suite 100
Lansing, MI 48917
Probate, Consumer, Estate Planning and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Mark S. Bosler
Troy, MI Probate Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Estate Planning and Products Liability
Wayne State University Law School and University of Detroit Mercy
The firm's principal, Mark Bosler, is an experienced attorney practicing in Michigan since 1982, and is admitted to practice in Florida (1989). Mr. Bosler has over 30 years of experience in civil and commercial transactions and litigation, including corporate, commercial, and construction; real estate transactions, collections, estate planning, probate and trust administration. He has served as arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association and represented parties in disputes involving individuals, small- and medium-sized service companies, suppliers, manufacturers, and contractors in contract disputes alleging breach of contract terms, conditions and performance; defective product or design; interpretation and litigation of corporate governance and...
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John Deku
Lambertville, MI Probate Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Probate, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
The University of Toledo College of Law
At the Law Office of John V. Deku, PLC, I provide my clients with personal and dedicated attention directly from the attorney who will handle their case. I take the time to walk you through all of the steps of your case, give you advice about all of your legal options and make sure that any questions you have are adequately answered. Your best interests are the driving force behind my representation of you. If I am unable to provide you the representation your situation needs I will help find you a competent attorney who can.
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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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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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Steven T Jedinak
Monroe, MI Probate Attorney with 13 years of experience
Probate, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning and Family
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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Ronald Thomas Bruce Jr
Monroe, MI Probate Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
University of Toledo College of Law
Bruce Law Firm is a firm located in downtown, Monroe acros from the county courthouse. We specialize in divorce, bankruptcy and estate planning. We offer free initial consultations.
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Marc Thomas
Bloomfield Hills, MI Probate Lawyer with 48 years of experience
(248) 646-5255
33 Bloomfield Hills Pkwy
Suite 220
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Legal Malpractice and Tax
Wayne State University Law School and University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Marc has practiced in the areas of tax controversies and litigation, business litigation, and probate litigation for over 35 years. He knows what to do to release tax levies, release liens, and resolve audits, innocent spouse and fraud claims, and civil penalties. Likewise, he knows how to litigate business disputes and probate contests.
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Christopher Kroll
Okemos, MI Probate Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
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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John B Payne
Dearborn, MI Probate Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Probate, Criminal Defense, Elder and Estate Planning
John B. Payne, Attorney, established his practice in 1983, becoming a full-service general practice and litigation firm in 1988, when John received his LL.M. in Taxation. John lectures on estate planning and other topics to groups interested in legal issues. He is the author of Michigan Probate and Counseling the Elderly Client in Michigan, plus numerous articles and seminar manuals.
Experienced in appellate matters John has appealed many criminal, civil rights and tax cases in state and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Victoria Hope Sloan
Dearborn Heights, MI Probate Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Estate Planning, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
New York University School of Law
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Andrew Byers
Troy, MI Probate Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
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Frank N. Soave
Grosse Pointe Park, MI Probate Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Boston University School of Law
My training taught me to be a detail oriented, analytical thinker, problem solver and effective communicator. My experience in diverse settings fostered that skill set. I have marketed my practice and businesses, mentored teams with high retention rates, and served businesses and consumers with a focus on empathy and integrity. I have substantive knowledge in the following areas of expertise: Estate planning, probate, employment, healthcare, real estate, banking, corporate, transactional, environmental and contractual law. My strengths include: - Mentoring, coaching and encouraging - Effectively communicating, both verbally and in writing - Accepting Responsibility and Accountability - Managing projects...