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Donn Atanasoff
Iron River, MI Family Law Attorney with 39 years of experience
Family, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Thomas M Cooley
James D. McKenzie
Bessemer, MI Family Law Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
Nicholas J. Jacobs
Bessemer, MI Family Law Attorney with 45 years of experience
Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
Michael W. Korpela
Bessemer, MI Family Law Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Gary F. Silc
Ironwood, MI Family Law Attorney with 55 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Personal Injury
Rudolph F. Perhalla
Ironwood, MI Family Law Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Family, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Juvenile
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Emily J. Gunville
Iron Mountain, MI Family Law Attorney
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Emily graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law Scool in 2014. Emily’s practice emphasizes in family law, including dissolutions, parenting and support issues, paternity, adoptions, and mediation. Emily regularly accepts appointments as a guardian ad litem representing the best interests of children in family law cases.
Emily practice also includes general law, such as: criminal law, juvenile law, property law including land disputes and landlord tenant litigation, Wills, Power of Attorney,
Emily is licensed to practice in the state of Michigan
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Jacob D. Lynch
Iron Mountain, MI Family Law Lawyer
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Michigan State University College of Law
Born: Iron Mountain, Michigan Raised: Norway, Michigan
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Keith DeForge
Houghton, MI Family Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
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Kalen Lipe
Iron Mountain, MI Family Law Attorney
Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
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Mikael Hahner
Iron Mountain, MI Family Law Attorney
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Estate Planning
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Leonard A Kaanta PC
Gwinn, MI Family Law Lawyer
248 Wellington dr
Gwinn, MI 49855
Family
James B. Steward
Ishpeming, MI Family Law Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Family, Elder, Estate Planning and Health Care
University of Michigan Law School
Andrea Deanna Mashak
Iron Mountain, MI Family Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
W8045 Scott Dr
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Landlord Tenant
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Jacob P. Spear
Republic, MI Family Law Attorney with 9 years of experience
6th St
Republic, MI 49879
Family, Business, Consumer and Estate Planning
Michigan State University College of Law
Daniel David Mead
Ishpeming, MI Family Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Robbie L. Powelson
Ishpeming, MI Family Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
Family, Collections, Criminal and Divorce
Susan Goodkind Wideman
Negaunee, MI Family Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Family, Civil Rights, Elder and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Brandon Thomas Rickard
Marquette, MI Family Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Adam L. Kruppstadt
Iron Mountain, MI Family Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Glenn T. Sarka
Marquette, MI Family Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
James Collins
Negaunee, MI Family Law Lawyer
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
![Derrick E. George]( "Derrick E. George")
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Derrick E. George
10.0 
(1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfRoyal Oak, MI Family Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Family, Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
University of Denver
For over a decade, George Law has successfully represented people facing legal obstacles. As a client of George Law, you will work with experienced attorneys and staff who understand the impact a legal issue can have on your future. Our number one priority is standing up for clients’ rights and giving them a voice through our confident and competent representation. We have successfully helped our clients manage complex legal challenges in a broad variety of cases including DUI/OWI, Criminal Defense, White Collar Crimes, Sexual Assault, Family Law and other legal matters that otherwise could damage a person’s business efforts personal...
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Sam Bernstein
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
(800) 342-7896
Boji Tower
124 W. Allegan St., Ste. 636
Lansing, MI 48933
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfLansing, MI Family Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Michigan State University
Every day I am in court fighting for someone just like you.
I am a real criminal defense attorney. I have tried cases to juries from East Lansing to Downriver and from Pontiac to Jackson.
Based in Ann Arbor, I have represented people on felonies and misdemeanors in 13 circuit courts and 39 district courts.
Many criminal defense attorneys advertise their past as prosecutors. The message from former prosecutors is they know the system well because they were a part of the system.
I advertise in the opposite way – I have never been a prosecutor. From the start I have been on your...
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Philip G. Vera
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfUtica, MI Family Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Family, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Our legal practice is focused on one thing, delivering results for our clients.
Philip Vera is a lifelong resident of Macomb County, MI. He is a graduate of Eisenhower High School in Shelby Township, MI. It was around that time he decided that the practice of law was his calling. “I was completely fascinated by the court system and the role attorneys have in it,” says Mr. Vera.
Upon graduating, Mr. Vera attended Oakland University in Rochester Hills, MI. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in psychology. From there, he enrolled at Thomas M. Cooley Law School...
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Lisa Kirsch Satawa
Big Rapids, MI Family Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Detroit College of Law
I'm Lisa B. Kirsch Satawa, and together with Christina Daskas (deceased), I founded Kirsch Daskas Law Group in 2015 with a mission close to our hearts: preventing wrongful convictions by defending against false allegations, one client at a time. Our vision wasn't just about legal representation; it was about nurturing young lawyers into compassionate advocates who see beyond the accusations to the person behind them.
Born in Detroit, MI in the 1960s, I was raised with invaluable lessons by my parents—lessons in the importance of a strong work ethic, humility, gratitude, and family. Married to criminal defense attorney Mark Satawa...
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John Schaefer
Harbor Springs, MI Family Law Attorney with 55 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Detroit College of Law
John F. Schaefer, founder of The Law Firm of John F. Schaefer, is one of the best-known and most highly-respected matrimonial lawyers in the United States. From its inception, Best Lawyers in America has listed John Schaefer as one of the premier matrimonial lawyers in America, and named him Lawyer of the Year, Detroit Area, in 2013. Worth magazine named him one of the top 100 lawyers in America, in any practice area.
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James W. Kraayeveld
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Grand Rapids, MI Family Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
Family, Appeals, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Valparaiso University School of Law
I have been practicing family law for more than three decades. It is my goal for our legal team to provide each client with individual attention because each client and each case is different, and I enjoy the personal interaction with a client and working towards successful completion of each case to the benefit of each family.
I have seen a need to specialize in parental alienation cases which has led to an overall greater experience in child custody cases.
Secondly, I have specialized in complex divorce matters involving significant assets, business assets, determining complex income...
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Kent Wood II
Grand Rapids, MI Family Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
(616) 591-0090
5088 Corporate Exchange BLVD
Suite 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and Michigan State University
My mission is to assist clients in making informed and educated decisions with no false representation, and to provide realistic expectations for their outcomes. Over the course of the last several years, I have represented thousands of clients, handled multi-million dollar trusts, and provided pro-bono work for select local residents in need.
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Brendan Noel Guilford
Kalamazoo, MI Family Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Nova Southeastern University
BRENDAN N. GUILFORD was born and raised in Kalamazoo County, attending Vicksburg High School. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Arts undergraduate degree in Political Science from Alma College in 2005. After moving to Florida with his wife, Brendan received his law degree from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale. While attending law school, he clerked for the community association firm Kahan Shir, PL in Boca Raton, FL. After graduating from law school, he relocated to the Tampa Bay region with his family in mid-2009. While working in and around Tampa, Brendan worked...
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Mara Elena Kent
Ann Arbor, MI Family Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
Family, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Mara Kent (she/her/hers) is a life-long resident of Ann Arbor, Michigan and a licensed attorney since 1996. Mara’s practice areas include estate planning, probate and trust administration, elder law and long-term care planning, special needs planning, estate planning for surrogacy, same-sex adoptions and step-parent adoptions, and prenuptial agreements.
Mara loves working with people and making personal connections with her clients, doing what she generally considers to be “happy law.” Mara counsels her clients on how to plan for major life events by anticipating common (and not-so-common) problems before they arise, so her clients can strategize about how to minimize court involvement,...
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Michael A. Robbins
Bloomfield Hills, MI Family Law Attorney with 42 years of experience
(248) 646-7980
3910 Telegraph Rd, Suite 200
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Family and Divorce
Wayne State University Law School
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 Interprofessional Association. Mr. Robbins has not only been named one of the "Best Lawyers in America" in family law, but was also showcased in Newsweek as one of the Eight Leaders in Family Law in the United States. He has also been named one of the top 100 lawyers in Michigan by the New York Times and Super Lawyers. He is a frequent lecturer...
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Channelle Kizy White
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
(248) 662-5499
29600 Northwestern Highway, Suite 106
Southfield, MI 48034
Free ConsultationSouthfield, MI Family Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Family, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Channelle Kizy-White has over a decade of legal experience and a winning record of success with helping people in their time of greatest need. If you’re looking for an attorney you can trust and a fighter who won’t give up, that attorney is Channelle Kizy-White.
If there’s one word that describes Channelle, that word is “advocate.” She sees her clients’ problems as her own problems—their fight is her fight. Channelle is a listener, a counselor, and an experienced voice who stands up for you when other attorneys might sit down. And for Channelle, family law is more than just about...
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Lisa D. Stern
Bloomfield Hills, MI Family Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
1760 South Telegraph Road
Suite 300
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Family, Divorce and Probate
Wayne State University Law School
Lisa D. Stern is a dedicated family law attorney, providing comprehensive representation for couples involved in various aspects of domestic relations, including pre-nuptial agreements, divorce, custody cases, and post-judgment proceedings. Her expertise extends to managing the equitable division of assets, with a particular focus on closely held businesses and substantial marital estates.
Recognized for her assertive advocacy, Lisa collaborates closely with local psychologists, mediators, drug and alcohol assessors, private investigators, and other reputable professionals to ensure her clients receive optimal representation. Understanding the intricate financial and business complexities that accompany marital dissolution, Lisa offers valuable guidance on decisions related to the...
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Eric Pernie
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
(248) 480-0398
1000 S. Old Woodward Avenue
Suite 103
Birmingham, MI 48009
Free ConsultationBirmingham, MI Family Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Family, Criminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Attorney, Eric L. Pernie is a true state native, born and raised in MI. He attended Ferris State University and graduated Summa Cum Laude. While he was there, he worked hard for his criminal justice degree while simultaneously being an active member of the Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society. Upon graduating, Eric received his police certification from Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES). Shortly afterward, he started working at the Bloomfield Township Police Dept. as a road patrol officer.
Eric worked diligently as a police officer for well over a decade and gained numerous skills during his...
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Akiva Goldman
Grand Rapids, MI Family Law Lawyer with 38 years of experience
(877) 737-8800
625 Kenmoor Avenue S.E.
Suite 301 Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfFamily, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Wayne State University
Goldman & Associates Law Firm is owned and led by Akiva Goldman, a highly acclaimed family law attorney in Michigan. With a wealth of experience in handling thousands of family law cases, he has garnered numerous awards and recognition for his legal expertise. He also serves as a mediator for hundreds of cases and has been featured in various media outlets, including Fox 2 News, WDIV, and MLive.
Goldman's approach is to save marriages whenever possible. He offers resources, such as videos on Reasons Not To Get Divorced, to help clients consider factors before filing for divorce. Alternatives to divorce are...
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Edward M. Shaw
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfNovi, MI Family Law Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Wayne State University Law School
An award-winning law firm with offices in Novi, Ann Arbor and Plymouth.
The law practice is led by attorney Edward Shaw, who has 30 years of experience. Mr. Shaw is joined by several professional and long time assistants who help guide our clients through the legal process. He is a member of the State Bar Association, the Washtenaw Bar Association and President of the Plymouth Bar Association.
