Rochester, Michigan Family Lawyers

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Donna Virkus
Donna Virkus
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Michigan Family Law Lawyer

Donna Virkus brings a wealth of experience to her practice of family law. Having gone through a divorce herself, and having two young children at the time, she knows first hand the concerns and anxiety that clients have... Read More »
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Leonid Garbuzov
Leonid Garbuzov
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I am a dedicated and aggressive family law attorney. I strive for exceptional service, highly individualized solutions and outstanding results! Visit my website for more information or call for a free consultation. Read More »
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Mark Snover
Mark Snover
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Michigan Family Law Attorney

Mark Snover is a partner at The Law Firm of Hauer & Snover. His practice is devoted exclusively to family law. Mr. Snover specializes in litigating complex divorce cases, child support cases, child custody cases,... Read More »
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Michael A. Robbins
Michael A. Robbins
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Michigan Family Law Attorney with 37 years experience

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... Read More »
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Daniel Marchese
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Rochester, MI Family Law Lawyer with 8 years experience
(248) 270-2709 929 W. University Dr.
Ste. 101
 Rochester, MI 48307
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
University of Detroit Mercy
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Daniel is highly experienced in divorce and family law matters, and he has successfully tried and arbitrated cases in the most contentious matters. Although he is always willing to fight for you if needed, 98% of his cases are either resolved at or prior to mediation.

Daniel has been named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers for four straight years in Estate Planning and Probate from 2015-18. He was recently recognized as one of Michigan’s Top Lawyers by Michigan’s Top Lawyers and a Top 10 Family Law Attorney by Attorney and Practice Magazine. The National Association of Distinguished Counsel has...
Dana F. Wilson
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Rochester, MI Family Law Attorney with 45 years experience
(248) 656-2818 1235 Main Street
 Rochester, MI 48307
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Estate Planning
The John Marshall Law School
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In 1974 Dana Wilson founded the Law Firm of Wilson & Wilson P.C. with the belief that superior legal service is built on the foundation of strong client relationships and excellent legal representation. He has served as a Michigan State Representative, State Senator and Oakland County Commissioner. In addition he served as a member of the Michigan Department of Corrections Commission, and on numerous local boards and commissions in Rochester Hills and Hazel Park.
David L. Harrison
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Rochester Hills, MI Family Law Attorney
(248) 651-8668 71 N. Livernois
Suite C
 Rochester Hills, MI 48307-1041
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Dina Centifanti Gledhill Esq
Rochester, MI Family Law Lawyer
(248) 652-8200 445 S Livernois Rd
 Rochester, MI 48307
Family, Bankruptcy, Collections and Divorce
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Stephen Kirksey
Rochester, MI Family Law Lawyer
(248) 608-5400 827 N Main St
 Rochester, MI 48307
Family and Divorce
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Ronald Lilek
Rochester, MI Family Law Lawyer
3802 Cherrywood Ln
 Rochester, MI 48309
Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
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Mary McCarthy Anderson
Rochester, MI Family Law Attorney
(248) 650-2000 431 6th St
 Rochester, MI 48307
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Estate Planning
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Dareth Dawn Wilson
Rochester Hills, MI Family Law Lawyer
(248) 894-3620 2731 S. Adams Rd. Ste. 100
 Rochester Hills, MI 48309
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Michael Baird Bennion
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Rochester, MI Family Law Lawyer
(248) 651-4114 821 North Main Street
 Rochester, MI 48397
Family
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Michael J. Hamblin
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(248) 792-5475 40900 Woodward Avenue
Suite 111
 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Bloomfield Hills, MI Family Law Lawyer with 18 years experience
Family, Business, Criminal and Divorce
Wayne State University Law School
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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.

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Matthew Walton
Matthew Walton
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Michigan Family Law Attorney with 28 years experience

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.... Read More »
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Philip G. Vera
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Utica, MI Family Law Lawyer with 12 years experience
(586) 991-1783 8300 Hall Road, Suite 202
 Utica, MI 48317
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Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Philip Vera is a life long resident of Macomb County with a desire and passion to help the people of South East Michigan during their times of legal need. His drive is to provide clients with the best in legal representation at an affordable rate. Mr. Vera's goal is to make certain that his client's know all legal options available to them and that their best interest is always served.
Neil Colman
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Sterling Heights, MI Family Law Lawyer with 47 years experience
(586) 254-1100 12900 Hall Road
Ste. 180
 Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
Detroit College of Law (now MSU Law School)
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Admitted to the practice of law in 1971 and formed the Law Firm of Colman and Goodman, P.C. in 1974 in the Sterling Heights/Utica communities of Macomb County, Michigan. In August 2015 Colman Law Center, PLLC was established. It is a law office dedicated to the general practice of law with an emphasis in the area of family law encompassing, but not limited to, divorce, custody, parenting time, It child/spousal support and change of residence. Neil M. Colman has rendered skillful and conscientious representation for clients throughout Southeastern Michigan for more than 45 years. Other areas of practice include, but...
Monica P. Navarro
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Lake Orion, MI Family Law Attorney
(888) 209-0306 18 S Broadway St
#200
 Lake Orion, MI 48362
Family, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and Business
University of Michigan Law School
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Donna Virkus
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Sterling Heights, MI Family Law Lawyer with 4 years experience
(866) 529-3537 44444 Mound Rd
#100
 Sterling Heights, MI 48314
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Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Donna Virkus brings a wealth of experience to her practice of family law. Having gone through a divorce herself, and having two young children at the time, she knows first hand the concerns and anxiety that clients have during the divorce process. She counsels her clients through the process, assisting the achievement of their goals and helping to bring their cases to resolution. Donna aims to assist her clients avoid needless escalation of a stressful and difficult situation.

Donna earned her undergraduate degree from Western Michigan University with a major in Industrial Marketing. She has a vast amount of experience in...
Akiva Goldman
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Troy, MI Family Law Lawyer with 33 years experience
(877) 737-8800 3150 Livernois Rd. Suite: # 335
 Troy, MI 48083
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Wayne State University
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Call Toll Free (877) 737-8800 - WE CAN HELP YOU. We have a successful track record of aggressive legal representation. Let us use our strengths to your advantage. FREE CONSULTATION. For additional information.
Please visit us at www.akivagoldman.com.
Charles P Farrar
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Waterford, MI Family Law Lawyer with 30 years experience
(248) 860-6025 995 W Huron St
 Waterford, MI 48328
Family and Divorce
University of Michigan Law School
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When it comes to dealing with family law, it can develop into an emotional rollercoaster, bringing about a traumatic experience entering your life. With Charles P. Ferrar, he understands the stress and heartache such legal matters can be, which is why he works closely and patiently with his clients, achieving a successful resolution in each legal case. A seasoned attorney with 20 years of experience, Attorney Farrar offers a wealth of expertise in all aspects of family law. Personalizing each case to its best suit, Farrar offers free one-on-one personal consultations. From creating a full detailed evaluation towards recommending different...
Mark Hermiz
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Troy, MI Family Law Lawyer with 6 years experience
(248) 785-3634 1985 W Big Beaver Rd.
#320
 Troy, MI 48084
Free ConsultationFamily, Appeals, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Wayne State University Law School
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Mark Hermiz practices family law in the Metro-Detroit area.
Madana Hermiz
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Troy, MI Family Law Attorney with 7 years experience
(248) 825-8042 1985 W. Big Beaver Road
Suite 320
 Troy, MI 48084
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Real Estate
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
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Madana Hermiz has received the following accolades and awards: -Rising Star, from SuperLawyers -2013 Client's Choice for Divorce, from AVVO -Top 40 under 40, from the National Trial Lawyers -Top Women Attorneys, HOUR Detroit Madana Hermiz attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law, graduating with honors. She was a member of the dean's list and earned a position as one of twelve on the moot court team, the Society of Advocates. Before establishing HermizLaw, Ms. Hermiz worked at the Federal Public Defender's Office of Nevada in the non-capital habeas unit where she...
Lise M. Spresser
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Troy, MI Family Law Attorney with 7 years experience
(248) 643-6002 2265 Livernois Road, Suite 350
 Troy, MI 48083
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Lise Spresser focuses her entire practice on all aspects of family law representing clients seeking divorce, change of domicile, child and spousal support modifications, changes to child custody and parenting time arrangements. Her goal is to educate, support and passionately advocate for her clients so as to help them navigate through the difficult legal process and ultimately achieve their goals.

Lise is a member of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, and she practices predominantly in the counties of Oakland, Macomb, Wayne and Lapeer.

Lise has been recognized as a Top Lawyer in the field of Family Law...
Paul Kowal
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Utica, MI Family Law Lawyer with 37 years experience
(586) 731-3012 44841 Van Dyke Ave.
 Utica, MI 48317
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
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Connor Ferrick
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Troy, MI Family Law Lawyer with 25 years experience
(248) 526-5000 50 W Big Beaver Rd
 Troy, MI 48084
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Michigan State University
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Kenneth Kalls
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Troy, MI Family Law Attorney with 43 years experience
(248) 817-6999 192 E. Hurst Dr.
 Troy, MI 48085
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
Wayne State University
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Kristen Robinson
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Troy, MI Family Law Attorney with 19 years experience
(248) 614-9005 1755 W Big Beaver Rd
 Troy, MI 48084
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Michigan State University
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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...
Ana Maria Meizys
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Lake Orion, MI Family Law Lawyer with 20 years experience
(888) 209-0306 18 S Broadway St
#200
 Lake Orion, MI 48362
Family, Business, Employment and Health Care
Rutgers School of Law-Newark
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Emily Long
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Bloomfield Hills, MI Family Law Lawyer
(248) 409-0520 180 High Oak Road
Suite 205
 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Family, Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
Michigan State University
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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...
Phillip S. Serafini
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Sterling Heights, MI Family Law Lawyer with 28 years experience
(866) 529-3537 44444 Mound Rd
#100
 Sterling Heights, MI 48314
Free ConsultationFamily, Elder, Estate Planning and Insurance Claims
Wayne State University Law School
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Kimberley A. Koester
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Bloomfield Hills, MI Family Law Lawyer with 26 years experience
(248) 644-6326 40950 Woodward Ave.
Suite 120
 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Family, Civil Rights, Health Care and Insurance Claims
Michigan State University College of Law
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Kimberley joined Chapman Law Group in 2000 after spending several years handling complex Labor Relation claims. She focuses her practice on the defense of medical malpractice and Civil Rights (42 USC 1983) claims. Kimberley has successfully defended hundreds of claims brought on behalf of inmates within state and county correctional facilities. Over the years Kimberley developed an exceptional understanding of the interplay between Federal Civil Rights law and State tort actions such as medical malpractice. This knowledge enables her to quickly address the deficiencies of claims and promptly respond with the appropriate defense, often ending in immediate dismissal.
Sabrina Shaheen Cronin
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Bloomfield Hills, MI Family Law Lawyer with 26 years experience
(248) 258-3500 Suite 250
 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
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Sabrina Cronin is the Founder and President of The Cronin Law Firm. Following Sabrina’s lead, the breadth and depth of knowledge at The Cronin Law Firm is quite expansive. She and her team handle family law, business law, criminal defense, estate planning, entertainment law, personal injury, real estate, bankruptcy, civil litigation, employment law and immigration. In more than two decades as an attorney, Sabrina has fed her curiosity and challenged herself to become intimately involved in multiple areas of the law. Her professional experience is distinctive and varied. She began as an associate attorney for Sullivan, Ward, Bone, Tyler,...
Raymond Salloum
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Bloomfield Hills, MI Family Law Attorney with 34 years experience
(248) 594-4700 36700 Woodward Ave
 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Family, Bankruptcy, DUI and Divorce
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Consumer Bankruptcy, Loan Workouts, Domestic Relations and Criminal Matters
Marshall S. Tauber
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Bloomfield Hills, MI Family Law Lawyer with 36 years experience
(248) 723-5551 39520 Woodward Ave.
Suite 230
 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Michigan State University
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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.
Andrew Walter Kowalkowski
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Bloomfield Hills, MI Family Law Attorney with 11 years experience
(248) 974-9594 2525 S. Telegraph Road
Suite 100
 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Wayne State University
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Richard Pazin
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Sterling Heights, MI Family Law Lawyer with 31 years experience
(586) 419-8885 8153 Clay Ct.
 Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Real Estate and Tax
Wayne State University Law School and University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
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University of Michigan - BBA (Accounting)
Certified Public Account - Michigan
University of Detroit Law School - JD
Wayne State University - LL.M Taxation
Attorney Licenses in Michigan and California

Donald McGinnis
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Troy, MI Family Law Attorney with 46 years experience
(248) 643-6002 2265 Livernois Road, Suite 350
 Troy, MI 48083
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Michigan State University
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i am an experienced Family Law Attorney. I devote all my energy and experience to helping people going through the crisis of divorce custody and property distribution
I have devoted my career to serving my community by participating in local organizations and community services.
I have been recognized by all legal organizations with the highest possible rating.
My years of experience have allowed me to guide my clients through the worst of times with successful results
Lori D. Becker
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Bloomfield Hills, MI Family Law Attorney
(248) 644-5050 33 Bloomfield Hills Parkway, Ste. 270
 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
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At Becker Legal, P.C. we know divorce is tough. While no divorce is easy, we strive to make the process simpler and less stressful for our clients. We will answer your questions, and keep you informed. Attorney Lori D. Becker’s specialized training ensures you quality representation in settlement sessions or in court. A certified mediator and exceptional negotiator, Ms. Becker will provide the assistance you need throughout the collaborative divorce process. If collaborative divorce isn’t right for your case, Ms. Becker’s expert communication skills will serve you well as she vigorously represents you in court. At Becker Legal, P.C., our goal is...
William Berlin
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Troy, MI Family Law Lawyer with 30 years experience
(248) 655-7980 901 Wilshire Dr
Suite 580
 Troy, MI 48084
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
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Marian Wangler Ratton
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Troy, MI Family Law Attorney with 31 years experience
1441 West Long Lake Rd.
Suite 310
 Troy, MI 48098
Family, Divorce, Employment and Health Care
Michigan State University
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Marian Wangler Ratton, R.N., Esq. is a practicing attorney and registered nurse who has dedicated her career to the defense of healthcare professionals as well as practicing family law and estate planning. What makes Marian unique is that she has continuously practiced both nursing and law for over 25 years, sharing her time equally between both careers. Her combined knowledge and experience in law and nursing makes her ideally suited to represent, advise and educate nurses and health care professionals with legal issues relating to nursing, healthcare law and professional licensing. Since 1983 Marian has been a registered nurse working at...
Gary Francis Kennedy II
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Shelby Township, MI Family Law Lawyer with 8 years experience
(586) 580-1942 51424 Van Dyke Ave
Ste 25
 Shelby Township, MI 48316
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Ellen Paynter
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West Bloomfield, MI Family Law Attorney with 23 years experience
(248) 851-7555 7071 Orchard Lake Road
Suite 245
 West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Family, Divorce and Military
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Over 20 years of experience exclusively in Family Law. We can help you with your divorce, custody, parenting time or support matter. Call us. Your first call with a lawyer is free.
Lisa D. Stern
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Bloomfield Hills, MI Family Law Lawyer with 23 years experience
(248) 335-5000 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Family, Divorce and Probate
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Mr. Lorne B Gold
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Bloomfield Hills, MI Family Law Attorney
(248) 530-3600 21 East Long Lake Rd.
Ste. 245
 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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Lorne B. Gold's practice, located in Bloomfield Hills, is predominantly focused on matrimonial matters. He has differentiated himself through his handling and resolution of the most financially and emotionally complex of family law matters. In both 2008 and 2009, Law & Politics and Superlawyers magazine recognized him as one of the state's top divorce and family law attorneys. In 2008, he was recognized as one of the state's top divorce attorneys under the age of 40, the only family law attorney in Oakland, Wayne, Macomb or Livingston County to receive this distinction by his peers . Gold's practice includes representation...
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