John J. Schrot, Jr.’s legal career has predominantly focused on family law. He also has extensive experience in contract negotiations, commercial transactions, employment law, real estate, insurance, construction, securities, corporate law, arbitration, and other intricate personal and contractual relationships. Mr. Schrot received the prestigious Top 10 Attorney Award from both the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys (NAFLA) and American Institute of Family Law Attorneys (AIOFLA), recognizing him as one of the Top 10 family law attorneys in Michigan. NAFLA was established with the primary goal of discovering and recognizing the top 10 family law attorneys in each state for their hard work, knowledge, skill, experience, expertise and success in their practice of family law. AIOFLA is similar, as well as having an emphasis on "client satisfaction." The attorneys who make the NAFLA and AIOFLA Top 10 must first be nominated. He has been consistently recognized as a Super Lawyer(Super Lawyers.com), a Top 100 Matrimonial and Family Attorney by The National Advocates, and in the dbusiness Magazine as a Top Lawyer in Metropolitan Detroit in the practice areas of family law and litigation; and selected by his peers as a Leading Lawyer in family law in Michigan. He has served by court appointment as a special master of discovery, facilitator, mediator, umpire, arbitrator and receiver. He has consistently achieved an AV Preeminent rating, the highest peer rating by Martindale Hubbell, a nationally recognized directory of attorneys, for his legal ability and ethical standards. He received the Distinguished Lawyer Award from the Shamrock Bar Association, and has been named a Leader in the Law. He has appeared in state and federal courts throughout Michigan and has argued in the Michigan Court of Appeals and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Professional memberships include the American Bar Association, State Bar of Michigan and Oakland County Bar Association, ABA section memberships include litigation, family law and business law. Section memberships in the State Bar of Michigan include family law and business law. He is an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association. Mr. Schrot is a past chairman of the Oakland County Bar Association’s Circuit Court Committee. He is also a member of the City of Birmingham Board of Ethics, Past Grand Knight of the Birmingham Knights of Columbus, Past President of the Birmingham Rotary Club, among other volunteer positions. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit, and has been past chair of the Board of Directors of the Birmingham YMCA and the City of Birmingham Ethics Board and Advisory Parking Committee. He was the recipient of the Federal Bar Foundation Edward Rakow Scholarship Award at the Detroit College of Law in 1976, where he was the Editor-in-Chief of the Detroit College of Law Review. He also served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Harold H. Bobier, Judge of the U.S. District Court in Bankruptcy for the Eastern District of Michigan.

Racine Miller is the managing partner of The Michigan Law Firm, PC. Ms. Miller is an experienced litigator and trial attorney, who can proudly claim to have a near-perfect trial record. While maintaining a separate Michigan civil rights law firm, Ms. Miller works to ensure firm operations, administrative procedures, and firm organizational strategies are in place at The Michigan Law Firm, PC.

The Law Offices of Shaun Whitehead Esq LLC, also known as GET1LAW, are licensed to practice in Michigan and Ohio in the areas of family law, corporate, estate planning and personal injury. The law firm primarily focuses in Family/Domestic Court on divorce, custody, child support, alimony, parenting time, genetic testing and Probate Court issues such wills, estates, trust, guardianships and adoptions. Attorney Whitehead currently serves as Councilman for the City of Oak Park. Whitehead earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Michigan State University in Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy. Attorney Shaun earned his Juris Doctor from Case Western Reserve University’s Law School where he was the research assistant to Professor Kevin C. McMunigal and gained additional exposure with the third revision of American Bar Association’s Prosecution and Defense Function Standards. Attorney Whitehead began his legal career in entertainment law (Rock & Roll Hall of Fame), focusing on licensing and copyright issues and moved quickly into providing consulting services to entities such as: Cisco, Deloitte and Black Box. Attorney Shaun also gained criminal and juvenile law experience as a Summer Law Clerk in 2015 with the Cuyahoga County Office of the Public Defender. A staunch community advocate, Attorney Whitehead has been involved with Meals on Wheels for more than 15 years and volunteers as a caddy for the U.S. Kids Golf Association. Attorney Shaun is also a Proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

The Johnson Legal Team PLLC established in 2014, is a reliable law firm based in Birmingham, MI, and operating in the surrounding areas. The firm is committed to providing top-tier legal services, guided by a strong sense of ethics and professionalism. Choose Rodney M. Johnson's firm for dedicated and personalized legal assistance.

Mr. Balberman graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Economics in 1978 and was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 1983 after attending the University of Detroit School of Law. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan, in both state and federal courts

Merrill Gordon is an honest, aggressive, tough attorney with more than 35 years of experience in fighting for clients in divorce and family court proceedings along with all manners of civil actions, including personal catastrophic injuries, wrongful death claims, auto accidents, drunk driving representation, insurance coverage disputes, dog bites , slip-and-fall cases, medical malpractice and civil litigation matters. Lawyer.com Member Questionnaire How did you build a successful practice? By always being responsive to clients needs and effectively communicating with clients What should clients look for in a lawyer? Some one who is tough, aggressive and puts their needs first, it is also important to look for someone who can effectively coomunicate with them How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases? It is very important to have someone who knows the court, judges and court system well so that effective representation can be provided What information can you provide in a free phone consultation? I always provide information about the family law process and an evaluation of the facts of the clients particular case and my thoughts on a proposed plan of action What information do you need in a free phone consultation? Any information the client wishes to share although the more information that I have the more targeted my response can be What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community? I am a sole practionar who can give all of my clients individual attention. I work extensively with divorce, custody, support and other family law cases so that my personal service to my clients us unmatched What is the most rewarding aspect of your job? Helping clients navigate a difficult period of their life and seeing that they maintain personal relationships with their children and remain healthy financially following the conclusion of their case What are your other interests in addition to law? Bicycle riding, cross country skiing, hiking, and all forms of outdoor activity Are you involved in your community? I am involved in both my Temple and other community activities

Susan Elkouri and Symantha Heath practice exclusively in the areas of divorce, family, and matrimonial law. They have developed a reputation not only as some of the preeminent specialists in the area of divorce and family law but also developed an expertise in attending to the individual needs of their clients. They serve the Metropolitan Detroit areas of Oakland, Wayne, Livingston, Macomb and Washtenaw Counties and have been practicing in the State of Michigan since 1994. They believe that every client deserves personal attention, the best representation possible and guidance on the options available for resolving their divorce. Based upon this philosophy, they have developed a successful family law practice. Susan Elkouri and Symantha Heath also recognize the emotional trauma and pain individuals suffer when going through a divorce. As a result, they offer clients the time and the experience necessary to guide them through one of the most difficult experiences in their life. They serve clients throughout southeast Michigan including the cities of Ann Arbor, Detroit, Canton, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Howell, Livonia, Milford, Northville, Novi, Plymouth, and South Lyon.

Stephen Landau is a practicing lawyer in the state of Michigan.

Carl E. Sears has a wealth of experience representing individuals just like you with their family law matters. He knows family laws and has the skills and experience you need to protect your interests in court. He will help you find creative solutions to your family law concerns in a cost-effective manner. Carl Sears will give you straightforward answers to your questions and will keep you informed of all your case developments from beginning to end. Whether you are going through a divorce or a child custody dispute, the process can be financially and emotionally draining. He will guide you through the process and explain your legal rights and options so that you can make informed decisions. Our goal is to competently and expeditiously resolve your case so that you can move on with your life.

Mr. Paskel is a founder of Paskel, Tashman & Walker, P.C., and he has practiced law for over 50 years. His many honors include recognition from the Wayne County Board of Commissioners for “outstanding advocacy for low-income people” and “community service,” “Christian man of the year” from the historic Little Rock Baptist Church of Detroit, and multiple listings as one of the “Top Michigan Lawyers” by the Detroit News and New York Times and recognition from “Super Lawyers”. Mr. Paskel acts as his firm’s senior partner and, though the firm is full service, concentrates his practice on catastrophic injury cases. He has tried cases in Michigan and around the country. Mr. Paskel is a member of the Million and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums.