Francie Novar handled my divorce in 2014. To this day, I refer to her as my little pit bull…read moreattorney! We had a very complicated case that resulted in a two-day trial for a divorce. (Believe it or not!) She is amazingly thorough and dedicated to getting answers and building the strongest case possible. We also had a VERY difficult and temperamental judge who flipped back and forth on us. But in the end, Ms. Novar was able to convince her of our arguments and was also very creative in her approach. The judgement weighed heavily in our favor, compared to what my spouse was asking for. And by the way, I had tried mediation before contacting Ms. Novar, and was advised to settle out of court, as there are "certain guidelines" the courts would use to establish spousal support. Well, she blew those guidelines out of the water with the case she presented! Just for a frame of reference - it was a 28-yr marriage in which my husband wanted support to the tune of $230,000 plus legal fees. He got $35,000 and no legal fees! I'd recommend Ms Novar 10 times over, not only for her legal expertise, but also because she is simply a great person.

Francie helped me navigate a complex family situation that had many layers of concern. With…read morestrategic thinking, she wrestled with 20 years of history. She worked tirelessly for a sensible, fair and unique solution, that avoided a costly and harmful invasion of privacy in court for a family member with whom I needed to have a legally-binding agreement. I could not be happier with the outcome. If you want an attorney who really listens and cares about family relationships with challenging dynamics, keeps you informed at every turn, and can provide emotional as well as legal support, you cannot do better than Francie! There are truly some remarkable attorneys out there who work from their hearts as well as their minds. Francie is one of them!

Where do I even start?…read more I was referred to Bill and Elizabeth last week after a terrifying arraignment regarding violations that were not a true representation of my character/behavior during my probation period. From the start Bill showed a great deal of understanding for my case, especially since the system is unrelenting for fellow queer POC/Trans-folks like me. His experience and perspective gives a logical and realistic approach that doesn't leave you feeling like you have no options and he makes you feel heard in the court room. Mind you, my case did not seem like it was going to go well because I was facing jail-time for technical violations, but the two of them worked hard to advocate for me. This is truly a special practice they have here. I have dealt with two other lawyers before them and I can confidently say that you can bank your life on Bill and Elizabeth! The way Elizabeth can keep you on track and level headed is nothing short of a true hero. Her ability to empathize makes you remember how human we all are, and that is a rare find in a lawyer! You won't find a more knowledgable and experienced legal team elsewhere. They genuinely care about your short and long-term wellbeing. OH. I almost forgot, they managed to get me off probation and no jail-time. Of course this isn't always going to be the case and there was some luck at play, but none of that would have happened without Wilson P. Tanner III, PLC!

Elizabeth Janovic was employed both as a mediator and as a parenting coordinator in my divorce…read morecase. The good outcome in my case was in spite of Ms. Janovic's services, not because of them. For example, in mediation, my attorney told Ms. Janovic that my priority was getting the best custody arrangement I could, with financial issues secondary. However, he explicitly instructed Ms. Janovic not to reveal those priorities to the other party or her attorney at the outset. Inexplicably, before trying various other mediation strategies, Ms. Janovic almost immediately told the other party that if they would compromise on custody issues, I would be willing to sacrifice many of my financial interests. This early disclosure ended up costing me many thousands of dollars. However, Ms. Janovic's ineffectiveness as a divorce mediator paled in comparison to her incompetence as a parenting coordinator. Ms. Janovic's first court order as a parenting coordinator violated basic legal standards, so the judge on the case sent it back to be rewritten. Ms. Janovic then charged the parties for the time it took her to redo this work to adhere to court standards, essentially profiting from her own error and lack of legal knowledge. Ms. Janovic also seemed confused about the Michigan laws governing parenting coordinators, along with the specific contract that enshrined the terms of her appointment. She had to reach out to the court for clarification on the Michigan law governing parenting coordinator appointments, for which she also billed the parties even though I had previously emailed her the relevant statutory and contract provisions. Furthermore, her act of contacting the judicial attorney was itself improper and ultimately fruitless, as court employees are forbidden from offering legal advice. Ultimately, after I described these episodes and other conduct that I found objectionable, the judge removed Ms. Janovic as parenting coordinator and the mediator of record on my case. Since then, our case has run much more smoothly, with less conflict and fewer costs. I would advise anyone seeking legal services in the area of family law to avoid Ms. Janovic.

Naomi Woloshin was a pleasure to work with. She handled an uncontested but financially complex…read moredivorce for me. During the consultation I described the type of legal support I wanted, and this is exactly what she delivered. She guided me through the process and was always available when I had questions. The case was completed on time and without complication. She set a very reasonable retainer for the case, and then completed the work with $$ to spare! The support staff in her office is also very helpful. I enthusiastically recommend Naomi Woloshin.

Jacalen Garris is an excellent lawyer. She helped me resolve a dispute with a tenant in six days…read morewhich could've taken 60 days. I'm grateful for her professionalism and her expertise she showed to resolve this problem quickly.

From the owner: Garris Law is a multifaceted law firm located in downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan. Our firm has been in…read morebusiness for over 60 years and has represented thousands of clients throughout Michigan and other states. We have solidified our reputation through the generations, with many of our clients consisting of referrals from other attorneys, prior clients, jurors, and judges. We are result-oriented and obtain the largest possible settlements and verdicts for our clients, evidenced by our $16 million record settlement for a motor vehicle injury. We are also personal--and unlike other firms--you will interact directly with an attorney. There is no charge for the initial consultation.

I have known Sally Rutzky and Naomi Woloshin for some years. Both are consummate professionals. I…read morehave always been pleased with their level of communication.

From the owner: Specializing in: - Attorneys…read more- Family Law Attorneys - Divorce Attorneys - Mediation Services - Child Custody Attorneys

I hired Karen Sendelbach a few years ago to help me move to Florida with my children. I was sure I…read morewas going to have a hard time, due to my ex husband. To my surprise, Karen got it done and quickly. I highly recommend her. She is super knowledgeable and excellent at what she does.

I really enjoyed my consultation with Ms. Sendlebach, I felt like she was knowledgable, competent…read moreand fair. I left with the impression she'd agreed to be my attorney -- she told me she would take my case and she explained in depth the cost structure and how to leave a retainer. I needed a couple of weeks to work out the money situation, and when I came back to sign up with her, she never responded to my attempts to make contact. I later called and a secretary told me this is common practice for Ms. Sendlebach -- she will charge you for a consultation and then ghost you if she decides she doesn't want to take the case. Honestly, I feel scammed out of $650. She could have just said she wasn't taking new clients and I would have gone elsewhere. Or if she said during our conversation that my case seemed too complicated for the time she has open, I would not have continued sitting there talking to her about my case. This is a very stressful time in my life, and I would not recommend using Ms. Sendlebach until she changes her policies.

Diana Raimi and her associate Shalini Nangia mishandled my divorce case from the beginning. They…read morecharged an astronomical amount of money - nearly $18,000 - and accomplished nothing for me. This is a simple divorce, no children. Just a property division. They filed a motion for spousal support that Raimi told me should never have been filed. Shalini was always confused and lacked clarity in her conversations and work with me. She would call and blab at me just to run up my tab. She never followed through on what she said she would do. She missed a deadline and the court ruled against me. She was completely ineffective. Her knowledge of the law was incorrect. Diana Raimi is arrogant and ineffective. I was shocked at how I was treated, and I'm shocked by their arrogance. I'm actually more shocked at what weak, wet noddles of attorneys they are. Totally scared to stand up and advocate for me. Weak. I will be grieving both of these attorneys and have a list of detail behavior that violate the professional ethics standards.