Mr Brendan Noel Guilford
Experience:
15 years
Brendan Guilford | Portage Family Lawyer
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About Brendan
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 as an of-counsel attorney for civil litigator Kerry Brown, Esq. and later as an associate family law attorney for Bill Beck Law, P.A. He now is a sole proprietor and principal of Guilford Law, PLLC in Portage, MI. Brendan resides in Portage with his wife and twin boys.
Brendan became a member of the Florida and Federal Middle District of Florida Bars in 2010 and a member of the State Bar of Michigan in 2015. He is also trained as a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator.
Brendan's areas of practice are primarily focused within family law, including divorce, post-judgment modifications, paternity matters, domestic violence and child support-related issues. He has also assisted clients with legal issues relating to community association law, business litigation, defamation, employment law, landlord-tenant law and bankruptcy.
Call today for an initial free consultation.
Experience
Sole Practitioner
Guilford Law, PLLC
2015 - Present
Admission
Michigan
2015
Florida
2010
Education
Alma College
BA (Political Science)
2005
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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Florida State Bar
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Michigan State Bar
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Association of Interdisciplinary Family Law Professionals
Questions & Answers
How did you build a successful practice?
Responding promptly to clients' telephone calls, e-mails, and other correspondence. People really appreciate being called back! Its also important to communicate clearly with clients and expect them to reciprocate. If my client and I understand what the client wants, what the law requires, and what I can provide - we're going to be more successful.
What should clients look for in a lawyer?
Everyone differs as to what is the most important aspect of a good lawyer-client dynamic. I think treating clients with respect is essential; no one wants to be treated like a burden or a commodity. Questions prospective clients might consider: Can I make contact with my lawyer in a reasonable amount of time? Do we have a good dynamic when we meet? Do I feel like my attorney will give me an honest appraisal of the legal realities involved in my case? Do I feel that my attorney does or will add value/strength to my case?
How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
Knowledge of local procedural rules is very important to the success of any civil (or criminal) case. Court's don't focus solely on facts - civil procedure is a big part of litigation.
What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
I am willing to give basic information about Michigan's custody, property division and alimony laws. I typically decline to make specific recommendations, make estimates about the chances of success, or the evaluation the merits of a case on the telephone. I offer in-person consultations for free where I may have more opportunity to provide specific advice, depending on the circumstances.
What information do you need in a free phone consultation?
At minimum: the number of children, their ages and parentage, description of any criminal or juvenile proceedings that relate to the parties, and an understanding of the finances of the parties.
Additional Info
Founded 2015
Guilford Law, PLLC Highlights
Divorce & Family Law, Child Support, Mediation, Juvenile Law, Wills & Probate
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