James Harrington | Novi Divorce and Family Lawyer

Mr. James J Harrington III

Mr. James J Harrington III

Ethics, Family Law, Divorce, Child Support, Child Custody, Pre & Post Nuptial Agreements, Property Awards, Mediation & Arbitration

Full service family law specialists who practice throughout Michigan

Experience: 52 years

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About James

Harrington Law, PLC specializes in complex family law litigation. James J. Harrington III is a member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and is the first Michigan attorney admitted to the National Board of Trial Advocacy - Family Law.  He has 40+ years legal experience, and been elected Chair of the Family Law Section and held every Officer position; he is Author & Editor of the brand new Michigan Family Law Practice publication by Lexis Nexis.  He has lectured or presented on family law issues on over 50 occasions.  He has testified in front of the Michigan Supreme Court and Michigan Legislature on Family Law issues.

He is a recognized expert on pre & post nuptial agreements. He has been retained as an expert witness on family law issues on multiple occasions.

While the majority of cases arise in the Metropolitan Detroit area, he has also litigated family law cases throughout Michigan and in the Upper Peninsula.  

When his experience is combined with his Partner Christopher J. Harrington the firm has over 53 years legal experience.

Call today to learn more about my fee structure.

Experience

Attorney

1973-Present

Michigan

Admission

Verified Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

October, 1974

Verified United States Supreme Court

February 20, 1990

Verified State Bar of Michigan

December, 1973

Verified United States District Court

December, 1973

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)
  • National Board of Trial Advocacy - Family Law
  • State Bar of Michigan
  • Family Law Section State Bar of Michigan
  • Alternate Dispute Section State Bar of Michigan
  • Oakland County Bar Association
  • Wayne County Family Bar Association
  • Michigan Inter Professional Association

Notable Work

Publications

Editor and Author:  Lexis Nexis Michigan Family Law Practice


released for publication December

2016



Chapter Author: Michigan Family Law Practice


     Marital and Separate Property


     Attorney Fees


     Pretrial Discovery, Motion Practice & Family Law Litigation

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