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Jennifer P. Zeleznik
Traverse City, MI Attorney with 13 years of experience
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Thomas M Cooley Law School and Thomas M Cooley Law School
Jennifer Zeleznik is a devoted advocate, empathetic counselor, and experienced family law attorney who is passionate about guiding her clients through challenging transitions. A natural advocate with a strong desire to help others, Jennifer takes pride in helping people navigate the legal system and supporting them as they embark on new chapters in their lives.
Originally from Burr Ridge, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, Jennifer always knew she wanted to become a lawyer, a dream she pursued with unwavering dedication. She moved to Michigan to attend law school and has made it her home ever since.
Jennifer earned her Bachelor’s degree from...
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Jonathan Christopher Tomaso
10.0
(2 Peer Reviews)
(877) 221-7628
13919 S. West Bay Shore Drive
Suite 209
Traverse City, MI 49684
Free ConsultationTraverse City, MI Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Criminal, 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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Eric W. Phelps
Traverse City, 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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Matthew Hanley
Traverse City, MI Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Health Care, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Santa Clara University School of Law
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John Joseph Rizzo III
Traverse City, 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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Ivan E. Shaw
Grand Rapids, MI Attorney with 24 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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Adam J. Sheridan
Conklin, MI Lawyer with 21 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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Jeffrey Mapes
Grand Rapids, 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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Joseph Grzybowski
Grand Rapids, MI Attorney with 27 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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Mr. Eric Andrew Hultman
Spring Lake, 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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Erika Salerno Shadowens
Grand Rapids, MI Attorney with 28 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Loyola University Chicago School of Law and Drake University Law School
I am Erika S. Shadowens, a family law attorney with a strong reputation for my tenacious advocacy and strategic approach to litigation. As a partner at Varnum LLP, I have dedicated over 28 years to representing clients in complex divorce, child custody, and high-asset family law cases. Known for my unwavering dedication, I am a formidable presence in the courtroom, where I advocate relentlessly to protect my clients' rights and interests.
My litigation experience covers all levels of the legal system, including the Michigan Supreme Court, where I have successfully argued challenging cases. Whether it's high-conflict custody disputes or intricate financial...
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Russell B. Baugh
Boyne City, MI Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Michigan State University
Working in Michigan since 1979 to understand and serve my corporate and individual clients in the areas of Estates & Trusts, Elder Law, Business and Contracts, Real Estate, and General Civil Law to develop cost effective solutions and strategies.
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Kevin G. Klevorn
Boyne City, MI Attorney with 41 years of experience
Business, Consumer, Criminal and Elder
University of Michigan Law School
I am a graduate of the Michigan Law School, JD '83 and the U of M business school, BBA '80. Best thing I got in Ann Arbor was my bride Rachel. We married in '84 and have raised 4 now adult children together. My father was a lawyer and we moved to Boyne City in 1961 from Detroit. I am a member of the Walloon Lake Community Church and have served there as board chairman since 1998. I coached baseball, softball and basketball for many years mostly so I could hang...
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Thomas C Kates
Holland, MI Lawyer with 35 years of experience
Divorce and Family
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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Daniel J Goeman
Zeeland, MI Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Valparaiso University School of Law
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Catherine Hodge Jacobs
Ada, MI Attorney
Free ConsultationElder and Estate Planning
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Lawrence Wilson
Ada, MI Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
The University of Toledo College of Law
Born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Melissa Kelleigh
Grand Rapids, MI Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Lewis & Clark Law School
I am passionate about helping people with their family law problems. I help my clients with issues of divorce, child custody, parenting time, child support, and family abuse protection orders. As a parent myself, I understand how important these issues are to my clients. I view my job as a compassionate guide through a complex legal system that can be difficult for non-lawyers to navigate on their own. I try to resolve these issues as amicably as possible, although I have taken many cases to trial when it is necessary and appropriate to do so. I...
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Ross Keilen
Grand Rapids, MI Attorney with 11 years of experience
Ross W. Keilen is an attorney with Keilen Law, PLC. Ross focuses his practice on helping individuals and businesses with challenges, transactions, and disputes; Ross specializes in commercial litigation, business/corporate law, estate planning, assets management, personal injury, and probate disputes.
Ross earned a Bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University; thereafter, he graduated from the Michigan State University College of Law, where he received several jurisprudence awards and was listed on both the Honor Roll and the Dean’s List. Ross is a member of the State Bar of Michigan.
Ross lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He enjoys golf, distance running and sailing. He...
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Steven Glista
Grand Rapids, MI Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Cannabis Law, Communications and Real Estate
University of Oregon School of Law
Steve is a commercially focused attorney at the firm Dickinson Wright PLLC. Steve has broad knowledge of branding, advertising and marketing topics, including agency work, content syndication, licensing, and sponsored content in print, broadcast, social and OTT media. Steve also helps clients with transactions in commercial real estate.
Previously, Steve served as Regional Counsel, Europe at Stryker. Before going in-house for Stryker, Steve was an attorney in the advertising and real estate practice groups at Honigman. Steve previously earned ten years of experience with supply chain management in government, healthcare, and technology.
Steve holds a JD with a...
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Jenny L. DeGraves
Holland, MI Attorney with 16 years of experience
Estate Planning, Landlord Tenant, Probate and Real Estate
Michigan State University
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Amber Michelle Soler
Grand Rapids, MI Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
I know that each family dynamic is unique, so I work side-by- side with clients to navigate challenging family law matters or the confusion of probate or trust settlement following the death of a loved one.
As for my qualifications, I have a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Michigan University where I double majored in both Public Law and Journalism. I went on to get a law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School where I was a Dean's List student with an academic scholarship award, a member of the school's Access to Justice Clinic, and a founding board member...
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Brandon Gardner
Grand Rapids, MI Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Business, Criminal, DUI and Divorce
Michigan State University College of Law
Brandon Gardner founded Brandon Gardner & Associates, PLC on the principle that every client deserves zealous, high-quality legal representation, especially those facing the most serious crimes and complex family disputes. Brandon has over twenty years' experience in multiple aspects of the court system from small claims dispute resolution to appeals to the Michigan Supreme Court and utilizes this breadth of knowledge to develop custom solutions to every case at the firm, no matter the complexity.
Mr. Gardner’s practice areas include serious felonies and federal crimes, complex domestic litigation, and personal injury litigation. Additionally, he is an approved domestic relations mediator on...
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John R. Scheuerle
Traverse City, MI Lawyer
Free ConsultationCriminal, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Michigan State University College of Law
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Mark R. Dancer
Traverse City, MI Attorney with 32 years of experience
(231) 929-0500
810 Cottageview Drive
Suite G30
Traverse City, MI 49684
Free ConsultationNursing Home and Personal Injury
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
I graduated from law school in 1986 and started my law career in Los Angeles, California, where I practiced until 1993. At that time, I moved back to Traverse City, Michigan to establish Dingeman & Dancer, PLC with my lifelong friend, Dan Dingeman.
Throughout my career, I have handled a diverse range of legal matters, but in recent years, I have focused my practice on serious personal injury and wrongful death cases. Having been seriously injured myself during college, I personally understand the challenges faced by those injured due to the negligence of others. I have secured numerous large settlements and...
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Beth A. Striegle
Grand Rapids, MI Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Family, Probate and Real Estate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Beth A. Striegle grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan. After graduating from West Catholic High School, she attended Ferris State University where she obtained an Associate’s Degree in Commercial Art. Prior to attending law school, she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Calvin College where she graduated with honors. While attending Thomas Cooley Law School she raised two young boys. Beth completed her law school internship at the Sixty-Plus Elder Law Clinic. She considers the experience she gained while working for the clinic to be very valuable because it gave her a better understanding of the various issues...
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Elizabeth McLachlan
Traverse City, MI Attorney
Business and Estate Planning
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Elizabeth graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2020. While there, she was an Executive Article Editor for the Chicago-Kent Journal of Intellectual Property, interned in the legal departments of a national trade organization and Illinois’ top children’s hospital, and worked at law firms that focused on civil litigation and transportation law. Prior to law school Elizabeth earned degrees in Biochemistry and Biology from Ferris State University, where she participated in the biochemistry research lab and was president of the school’s chapter of the American Chemical Society.
After graduating, Elizabeth relocated to Traverse City and began her career as judicial assistant...
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Kevin Michael Hirzel
Traverse City, MI Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Real Estate
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Kevin Hirzel is the Managing Member of Hirzel Law, PLC. Hirzel Law has offices in Farmington and Traverse City and services clients throughout the State of Michigan. Mr. Hirzel focuses his practice on condominium law, homeowners association law, litigation and real estate law. He has received numerous recognitions on a local and national level for the high level of representation that he provides to clients. Mr. Hirzel is a fellow in the College of Community Association Lawyers, a prestigious designation given to less than 175 attorneys in the country. He was named a Leading Lawyer in Michigan in 2018,...
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Shelley A. Kester
10.0
(1 Peer Review)
TRAVERSE CITY, MI Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Shelley Kester is an award-winning attorney, a community leader, a dynamic communicator and a caring individual. She is Chair of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan. Her practice includes nearly all aspects of family law, including divorce law and child custody. She was among the first in Northern Michigan to complete the Family Law Certificate Program through the Institute of Continuing Education and the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan. She is President of wilson Kester, the Empowered Divorce Source. A frequent contributor to the Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Ms. Kester is...
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Douglas McPhail
Muskegon, MI Attorney with 36 years of experience
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfElder, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Doug McPhail has more than 30 years experience helping families, like yours, protect their estates from nursing home poverty, taxes and unnecessary probate expenses. Doug earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Mass Communications from Taylor University where he was active in student government leadership roles. After college, Doug enrolled at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law where he graduated with honors in 1988. Doug earned the American Jurisprudence Award for Academic Excellence in the area of professional responsibility and was published member of the University of Detroit Law Review. While in law school, Doug...
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Roger G Cotner
Grand Haven, MI Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Elder, Estate Planning and Tax
University of Richmond School of Law
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Andrew Longcore
Allendale, MI Lawyer with 15 years of experience
PO Box 126
Allendale, MI 49401
Free ConsultationBusiness, Real Estate and Securities
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Unlike traditional law firms, I wanted to start a practice that fit with what small businesses needed. They needed a creative problem solver that provided more than generic information and some forms or a high priced law firm that passed work off to an associate. The Business Law Group leverages technology to provide a reasonable solution to your businesses legal needs. We allow you to focus on building your business instead of worrying about doing trying to do our job.
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Melissa C Freeman
Greenville, MI Lawyer with 9 years of experience
(616) 773-2945
309 S. Lafayette Street, Suite 208
Greenville, MI 48838
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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T.J. Pierce
Mount Pleasant, MI Attorney with 4 years of experience
(989) 317-3989
108 S. University Avenue
Suite 1
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Family and Personal Injury
T.J. was born and raised in Central Michigan, where he lives with his wife and three children. He is a proud Michigander, who was raised in a blue collar family and taught from the beginning the importance of hard work and giving back to the community. T.J. is a life member of the VFW, Military Order of Purple Heart and sits on the board of directors of a local non-profit organization. Shortly after graduating high school, T.J. enlisted in the Army where he would serve for nearly 11 years, retiring as a Staff Sergeant. Some of the more notable highlights...
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David R Barberi
Mount Pleasant, MI Attorney with 12 years of experience
Criminal
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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Anne Tuinstra
Holland, MI Lawyer
Business, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
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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Ralph Reisinger
Grand Rapids, MI Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals, Bankruptcy and Elder
University of Toledo College of Law
Reisinger Law Firm specializes in the representation of Debtors in Bankruptcy. We have successfully represented over 1,500 debtors . We offer competitive rates and include more services than any other Law Firm. We answer outstanding lawsuits to protect you from garnishments at no additional charge, we work on getting garnished funds back at no additional charge, we include one reaffirmation agreement at no additional charge, we pay for your credit counseling, debtors education course and credit report. The additional services and products we provide for free will cost you hundreds of dollars at other firms.
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W. Dane Carey
Grayling, MI Attorney with 9 years of experience
Dane Carey primarily represents businesses and individuals in litigation and legal disputes.
Dane’s practice focuses on general civil litigation, commercial litigation, property litigation, shareholder and employment disputes, and real estate and water (riparian) law. He has significant experience in matters involving businesses, property, civil rights claims, and other complex civil matters. He represents clients throughout Michigan and in state and federal courts, as well as in the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals and U.S. Supreme Court.
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Christopher James Gatza
Grand Rapids, MI Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationAnimal, Insurance Claims, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
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Jason Jansma
Grand Rapids, MI Attorney
Having a skilled legal advocate in your corner is crucial when facing criminal charges. That is why Jason L. Jansma is here to help. As a former prosecutor, he has gained invaluable insight and experience on how the other side of the courtroom thinks. Attorney Jansma has been placed among the top criminal lawyers in Michigan, making him a strong ally for any individual to have. He handles all types of criminal matters and provides counsel and assistance for family law issues as well. No matter your situation, be sure to call on him when you need reliable, proven, and...