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Gail Towne
Kalamazoo, MI Family Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Wayne State University Law School and Wayne State University Law School
Gail Towne has worked almost exclusively in the area of family law for over thirteen years throughout the state of Michigan. She is now a partner with the Kalamazoo law firm of Lennon, Miller, O'Connor & Bartosiewicz, PLC where she commits her practice to helping individuals and families traverse through the family courts or facilitate private settlements related to family law issues. Specifically, Gail's practice focuses on domestic relations law including divorce, paternity, child custody, child support, and other family law matters. She is an experienced litigator, but also committed to alternative dispute resolution, particularly collaborative law,...
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Gene Turnwald
Okemos, MI Family Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Criminal and DUI
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Torree Breen
East Lansing, MI Family Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Estate Planning
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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Courtney L Thom
Midland, MI Family Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
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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Stephen Michael Cornish
Lansing, MI Family Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
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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Raymond Pater
Holland, MI Family Law Attorney with 41 years of experience
Family, Collections and Divorce
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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Christopher J. Gergely
Schoolcraft, MI Family Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Tara R Parker
Flint, MI Family Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
Michigan State University
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Matthew Harris
Brighton, MI Family Law Lawyer
Family, Criminal, Estate Planning and Municipal
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
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John L. Gormley
Fowlerville, MI Family Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and Michigan State University
I have been practicing law for approximately 25 years in mid-Michigan. Generally, I practice in the areas of family law, estate planing, probate and trust administration, real estate, and commercial litigation. I also represent a number of small municipalities. In my free time, I enjoy sports cars, outdoor activities, motorcycles, and construction projects.
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Rhonda R. Kunkel
Lansing, MI Family Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
(517) 622-0590
Knaggs, Harter, Brake & Schneider, P.C.
7521 Westshire Drive, Suite 100
Lansing, MI 48917
Family, Consumer, Divorce and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Thomas C Kates
Holland, MI Family Law Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Wayne State University Law School
I have been practicing law for 25 years. My practice focuses on family law including divorce, custody, parenting time, asset division and support.
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Brian H. Jean
Bay City, MI Family Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Ave Maria School of Law
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Judith Barton
Williamston, MI Family Law Lawyer
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Divorce and Real Estate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Practicing Law for 30 years. Former Legal Counsel to the Michigan House of Representatives
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Janet M Mistele
Traverse City, MI Family Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Family, Animal, Divorce and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Janet M. Mistele, J.D. is a member of the State Bar of Michigan
(1989), the United States District Court for the Western District of
Michigan (1991), and the North Carolina State Bar (2003). Ms.
Mistele earned her Juris Doctor degree, Magna Cum Laude, from the
Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where she was a member of the
National Trial Team, and earned American Jurisprudence Awards for
top honors in seven of her law school courses.
Upon graduation from law school in 1989, Ms. Mistele accepted a
position with the Michigan Court of Appeals in Lansing, Michigan as a
Prehearing Attorney,...
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Erik S.H. Wallen
Bay City, MI Family Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Family, DUI, Divorce and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Erik S.H. Wallen graduated from Michigan State University in 1985 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He received his Juris Doctor degree in 1989 from Thomas M. Cooley School of Law. He was admitted to the Michigan Bar in 1989 and was hired as an Associate with the Law firm of Patterson Gruber Kennedy Gill and Milster located in Bay City, Michigan concentrating in criminal defense and general civil litigation. In 1997 Erik was promoted to Partner, concentrating in Civil Litigation. In 2000, Erik joined the law firm of Kennedy Gill Wallen Rieman and Reyes as...
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Mr. Philip Alexander Sturtz
Saginaw, MI Family Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Michigan State University
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Martin Blank
Saginaw, MI Family Law Attorney
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
I am a late starter in law. I graduated from law school in 2020 when I was 59 years old. I have had several professions in my life, but I enjoy law the most, maybe second to law enforcement.
I am a physician, a police officer, and a new attorney. I spent 23 years in the Army Reserve. What all that should tell you is that I like to help people. I want to help you.
I do not have tremendous experience as an attorney. I am just now starting in practice. But my dedication, enthusiasm, and zeal for the law...
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Cassandra Ann Drysdale-Crown
10.0 
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Lansing, MI Family Law Attorney
Family and Bankruptcy
Ms. Drysdale-Crown is an experienced Bankruptcy attorney who is admitted to practice in the Bankruptcy Courts for both the Eastern and Western Federal Districts of Michigan. She is also a licensed attorney in the State of Michigan. Ms. Drysdale-Crown is passionate about educating people in regards to debt relief options and representing them through the often difficult and emotional debt relief process. She has received extensive training in the current Bankruptcy Code, Rules and case law.
Ms. Drysdale-Crown received her undergraduate triple-major degree from Michigan State University. She also received her juris doctor from Michigan State University, College of Law. She...
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Anne Tuinstra
Holland, MI Family Law Lawyer
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Anne is an experienced mediator and litigator, primarily practicing in the areas of Divorce and Family Law; however, she also maintains a busy Civil Litigation, Estate Planning and Business practice.
Anne is skillful and compassionate as she guides her clients through some of life’s most difficult experiences. Anne’s attentive and sympathetic demeanor combined with her expertise, efficiency and strong work ethic give her clients an immediate sense of trust. Her knowledge of the law and passion for her clients make her a focused, dedicated advocate.
Anne graduated from Grand Valley State University in 1997 and earned her law degree...
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Patrick Crowley
Lansing, MI Family Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Estate Planning
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Albert Laaksonen
Paw Paw, MI Family Law Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Estate Planning
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Albert W. Laaksonen II, is the founding attorney of Laaksonen Law Offices, P.C. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and his JD from the Indiana University School of Law in Bloomington, Indiana.
Attorney Laaksonen is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, Van Buren County Bar Association, and the Kalamazoo County Bar Association. He is certified as both a Civil Mediator and a Domestic Relations Mediator.
He currently serves on the Community Corrections Board for Van Buren County, and the the Kalamazoo Christian School Association Board.
Attorney Laaksonen specializes...
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Mary Catherine Gergely
Schoolcraft, MI Family Law Lawyer
Family and Divorce
Valparaiso University School of Law
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Debra F. Donlan
Flint, MI Family Law Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Consumer and Estate Planning
Over 30 years experience in Family Law.
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Colleen Markou
Kalamazoo, MI Family Law Attorney
Family, Criminal and Divorce
![Daniel P. Finley]( "Daniel P. Finley")
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Daniel P. Finley
Chelsea, MI Family Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Syracuse University College of Law and Michigan State University
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Sean Carroll
Jackson, MI Family Law Attorney
Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
![Ms. Jessie Scott Wood]( "Ms. Jessie Scott Wood")
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Ms. Jessie Scott Wood
Bay City, MI Family Law Attorney
Family
Michigan State University College of Law
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Kristen Fisher
Caro, MI Family Law Attorney
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Kristen received her Bachelor’s Degree in Government from Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri and her Juris Doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School – Auburn Hills. During her undergraduate studies, Kristen completed an internship with the Family Research Council, studied in Washington D.C., and also studied-abroad in Israel. While in law school and before coming to work at Shoults, Picard & Brooks, PLLC, she gained experience through moot court and internships at the 71-B District Court with the Honorable Kim David Glaspie and an internship with the Lapeer County Prosecutor’s Office. Kristen is licensed to practice in the...
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Brian Morris
Kalamazoo, MI Family Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Business and Divorce
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Robin Nottingham
Lansing, MI Family Law Attorney with 38 years of experience
![Lyonel E. Woolley]( "Lyonel E. Woolley")
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Lyonel E. Woolley
Lansing , MI Family Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Family, Criminal, Immigration and International
![Michael Lee DeYoung]( "Michael Lee DeYoung")
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Michael Lee DeYoung
Holland, MI Family Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Landlord Tenant
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
![Holly F. Verde]( "Holly F. Verde")
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Holly F. Verde
Holland, MI Family Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Family, Appeals, Divorce and Personal Injury
Wake Forest University School of Law
![Alphonso Nickson]( "Alphonso Nickson")
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Alphonso Nickson
Lansing, MI Family Law Lawyer with 6 years of experience
Family, Bankruptcy, Collections and Divorce
![James Fleming]( "James Fleming")
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James Fleming
Jackson, MI Family Law Attorney
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
![Roberta S. Balon-Vaughn]( "Roberta S. Balon-Vaughn")
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Roberta S. Balon-Vaughn
Hartland, MI Family Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
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Ronald Fabian
Jackson, MI Family Law Attorney
(517) 787-8365
Ste 401, 300 West Washington
PO Box 1363
Jackson, MI 49204
Family, Bankruptcy and Divorce
Wayne State University Law School
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Mr. Mark H Hashley
Jackson, MI Family Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Family, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Licensed to practice law since 2002. Retired officer with the Michigan Army National Guard. Concentrating in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcies, family law issues, wills,powers of attorney.
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Brian Hilderley
Jackson, MI Family Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
Family, Business, Criminal and Estate Planning
Brian Hilderley is a Jackson, Michigan based attorney with a law practice focused on business law, personal injury, family law and criminal defense.
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