Patrick McCarthy | Troy Family Lawyer

• OCBA Probate/Estates/Trust Law Committee Member, Past Chair ()
  2011-2012
• Oakland County Family Law Committee Member
• Oakland County Bar Member
• State Bar of Michigan Probate Section Member
• State Bar of Michigan Family Law Section Member
• Family Law Assistance Project/Women’s Survival Center volunteer
• Brother Rice H.S. Warriors Bar Association Member
• Brother Rice High School Alumni Association, Past-President

• Kevin Szesny Memomorial Award Recipient

In a case dealing with a difficult set of facts involving a family law matter, I served my client well by working closely together in a unified, thoughtful manner. Despite an adversarial situation, we kept our tone professional, confident and calm. We pursued our requested relief in a methodical and steadfast manner. Ultimately, we achieved what we had sought out to accomplish using a dignified and positive approach.

I believe a few necessary ingredients for building my law practice are: my work ethic, my passion for the law & a desire to help people resolve their legal challenge(s).

For starters, I believe a client should look for a lawyer who has a record of handling matters competently, efficiently, and professionally.

Local knowledge is an important element of practicing law. No two cases are exactly alike but having knowledge of a judge's tendencies is particularly useful in the areas of family law and probate/estates. For example, with each case I aim to assess the situation and utilize my efforts and experience to project the legal outcome so that I can achieve the best possible result for my client.

When I offer a free consultation, I offer my prospective client some insight into how the prospective client may be best equipped to address their legal challenge. I also like to offer my prospective clients with an overview of how I approach my cases and clearly communicate my fee structure.

When I offer a free phone consultation, my prospective clients receive an added benefit if they have all available information pertaining to their case accessible to them.

Previously I worked for a Probate & Family Law Judge, so now I have the ability to apply what I learned in that arena to my current practice. Also, as a father who cares deeply about family, I am humbled by my clients who have hired me with regard to family law and probate matter because they have entrusted me with a duty to zealously advocate for them and be thoughtful in what can be a delicate area of the law.

I truly enjoy working with my client as a team to achieve the optimal result.

I love spending time with my family. I also enjoy playing sports especially golf and basketball.

I am quite involved in my community as follows: Oakland County Probate/Estates/Trust Law Committee Member and Past Chair (2011-2012) Oakland County Family Law Committee Member Oakland County Bar Association Member State Bar of Michigan Probate Section Member State Bar of Michigan Family Law Section Member Family Law Assistance Project volunteer Brother Rice Warriors Bar Association Member Brother Rice High School Alumni Association, Past-President Cub Scout Den leader