Lakeshore Law And Mediation Center PLC

Lori led my husband and I through the decision making of our trust and will. This was a difficult journey as we married later in life had separate children and grandchildren. We also had entered marriage with assets of our own individual making. We had been very confused as to what to do and kept procrastinating. From the beginning, Lori had great suggestions, many that I had never thought of or considered. For every problem, she had a feasible solution. It goes without saying that she, of course, had the legal knowledge to lead us to an outcome with which we are both very comfortable and satisfied. Lori was patient and understanding and always professional. We were/are confident of her knowledge, expertise, and experience. We have her to thank for peace of mind in regard to our will, trust, and medical advocacy. Thank you, Lori

Lori and Michelle have been nothing but helpful for me in my divorce proceedings. I was distant at first because I did not want to get divorced. But once reality set in, I got on board with everything they told me and recommended for me to do and by submitting to that, I got what I was hoping to get in regards to the divorce outcome. They have still extended their hand to me and said if I need anything else, to just call. They also are very patient and understanding when it comes to paying for all the services that Lori has done for me. Thank you Lori and Michelle for everything! I would recommend this law firm to anyone in need of a fantastic lawyer! :)

Mrs. Zellers is a remarkable attorney. My one request in hiring her was timely communication due to the fact that I am a long distance client and she has exceeded my expectations. I always receive responses to phone calls and emails within 24 hours and the office always finds ways to fit me in for appointments within the week. Also her paralegal Michelle is always courteous, professional and efficient. I highly recommend this law office.

Lori, Mike and Michelle are always very accommodating to my busy life when handling any and all of my legal matters. Lori has helped me through several years and situations in regards to custody, conservatorship, and a grandparents action through probate. All of these situations are stressful and Lori goes above and beyond to be sure results are reasonable and best for my family. She listens, she understands and is compassionate and caring about your individual situation. She will also be realistic on expected outcomes and makes sure you’re fully prepared when and if court is necessary. Lori has been a wonderful resource and also friend to me through troubling times. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs someone on their side of the fence. She is an expert in her field and knows the law.

Find another attorney. The real fact is Lori does nothing for your case and cares only about money and does not look out for you or your child or your future. I hired her after my divorce was over to help with several legal issues. She asked for all sorts of documents and emails and everything else you could ask for. Everything was given to her, yet NOTHING was ever used or even talked about after she received the documents, and of course nothing was ever brought up in front of the judge or during court. When she found that the other attorney wasn’t following the counties rules that went into effect months before, the judge even followed the previous rules, as I watched Lori stand there and say nothing or press the issue. She even allowed them to file false information when she had the truth in her hands. So if you want you don’t have to follow Ottawa county rules or allow the other side to file false information or frivolous motions, Lori will allow it to happen against you! Then the next day after court my new wife and I are in the hospital as we are welcoming our child into the world. Guess who calls?! Lori! She first asks how everyone is doing and then goes right into it, her advice for the hearing the day before, borrow money. That is correct, the day your child is born, your lawyer calls to advise you to; either take out a loan, borrow money from a friend or family member, or put what you can on a credit card! That was suggested several times, not just that time. Great advice as nothing else was ever advised by her for any of the other hearings we had. It was all about money. Now in court, she’ll be there for you. But she will have the judge do all her work for her. I got to watch as the judge in 2 different hearings handle the defense, as she opened her opening statements with “I have no defense your Honor!” and surprising we had the motion against us denied. Yet Lori never once in any of her objections request legal fees be paid by the other party, and since she never did for this hearing, the judge stated he wasn’t going to order fees be repaid. I got to watch as Lori stood there doing nothing and saying nothing again. She does not look out for you, her client, as she make decisions on her own for you and will settle without your knowledge or approval, and you never authorized her to do so. She stated at the first meeting she would do everything in her power and under her knowledge of the law to represent me, be aggressive and fight, and make sure that I was protected in the future. That was all incorrect, as the opposite happen. And make sure that she doesn’t make a mistake on any hearings or paperwork, and meetings. Because if SHE does make a mistake, she will still bill you for all of it and only apologize to you as you have already wasted enough of your time the day before the hearing is to take place, and the kids are at a daycare and you then have to have other people take care of them while you were waiting for the hearing she messed up on. Lori is a great lawyer if you are a millennial or don’t have anything to fight your ex-spouse about other than your goldfish. Even Mike seemed to handle things better than Lori. Don’t waste your time or money asking for Lori to handle your divorce and seek someone that actually will fight and care for you as their client and make sure you are protected. As I have learned the hard way you need someone that will fight for you in court. This law firm is not that place.