To quickly summarize, one of the Associate Partners, David Schwartz, representing our embezzlement…read more/probate case against my sister Lori, extorted money from us, in the amount of $6,500.00 .. Our case began nearly a year ago, when I found out that my sister was embezzling money out of my mothers account, to support her lifestyle in West Bloomfield MI.. Her name is Lori, and she is a part time meteorologist for Fox News . My mother is Delphine Pinson, and apparently he was afraid to upset her?, by refusing to request a deep dive of her checking account during his discovery process for the next hearing a year later in October 2025.. Court Case: 2024-423934-CA / Oakland County, MI. My name is Clarence Pinson, and my sister's name is Maria Harris.. Our case can be found on MiCOURT, and a variety of information and documents can be found on www.ripoffreport.com/ Case No. 1539060 I quickly realized that she had created a non- legal or bogus Conservatorship POA on my mother in 2021, when she was 93 years old with advanced dementia, and could no longer resist her demands for income.. She also rewrote her will, stating that she was an only child, and having her husband be the only beneficiary..? We quickly mapped out a plan with the lawyer to have her POA dissolved , by getting a medical report , my sister Maria was entitled to, since in December2024, she was awarded joint guardianship by the court.. On Jan.17th, 2025, I requested David to seek out the medical reports, from Sinai Hospital, (since we both reside in Northern Virginia), to disprove and dissolve the Conservatorship POA , so she would loose her primary source of income.. David, however, decided to go with an unauthorized approach, and decided to subpoena the housekeepers hired by Lori, to destroy our case in the fall.. He then decided to run up $6500.00 in expenses, and kept us in the dark about MICourt, so we wouldn't know what he was doing.. His plan , with Lori's lawyer, was to end our bid , and close down our case in favor of Lori Pinson.. ??! So, in September this year, we were able to do a transition to a more reputable firm, P & A.. Our new lawyer, once we accessed her records, (and again hidden from us by the old law firm), was Lori embezzling money out of my mother's account to finance her lawyer's fees , along with $800.00 in groceries for my mother, who eats like a bird.. ?? Of course, I contacted Chase, to reverse the extorted charges, and the Michigan State Board for a full investigation into this law firm's criminal activities .. As we continue to reslove these matters this fall I will update this report.. I have listed a few documents below for your review. I sincerely recommend you avoid doing business with this firm.

My family has worked with Scott Robbins at Barron, Rosenberg, Mayoras, & Mayoras for several years…read moreand he has always been very helpful with our legal questions and needed services. We are very appreciative of the caring and professionalism Scott uses in working with our family. We highly recommend Scott Robbins for any elder law services you need.

utkowski Law Firm made estate planning feel completely manageable. They listened closely, explained…read moremy options without any pressure, and treated me with genuine care. Truly a great team to work with.

The person assigned to my case had little knowledge of the type of situation I was trying to…read moreresolve. She was unable to answer my questions directly which resulted in a frustrating delay. Most information I received was not accurate. After my case was resolved my retainer was not returned. What could have been an easy filling of paperwork turned into a nightmare of frustration and error. My case was completed 3 months ago and they still haven't sent me my money and won't return any communication. When I tried to write a review on Google or read other reviews it sent me to a page NULL with a description of the word. Basically skip them entirely. If only I knew better I regret hiring them.

Jay was extremely professional and answered our many questions concerning our will and trusts.read more

Jay provided my husband and I with outstanding service in setting up our trust. Despite our tight…read moretimeline in getting something set up before our honeymoon, he managed to expedite the initial documentation without compromise of quality. His professionalism and consultancy were top-notch. I would recommend Jay for anyone seeking trustworthy and efficient trust services.

My wife and I recently worked with David Wakefield and his law office for our estate planning, and…read morewe couldn't be happier with the experience. From the moment we met David, he made us feel completely comfortable and at ease with a process that can otherwise feel overwhelming. He took the time to get to know us, understand our needs, and explain every detail in a way that was clear and easy to understand. What really stood out was how personable and genuine David is -- it truly felt like he cared about helping us make the best decisions for our family. We spoke with a few other attorneys before finding David, and honestly, none came close to his level of professionalism, patience, and warmth. If you're looking for someone who combines expertise with a personal touch, we can't recommend David Wakefield and his team highly enough. He made what could have been a stressful process feel simple, smooth, and even enjoyable.

Wakefield Law prepared our original estate planning documents some years ago and recently updated…read moreour documents. Connie, the attorney leading the updates, is knowledgeable and efficient with respect to understanding the clients situation and updating the documents accordingly. She is also down-to-earth to interface with and will make the effort to research topics if they are unique or more complicated. Also, Amy the paralegal was professional and efficient in assisting with the signing, processing and issuing of the final documents. We will be comfortable continuing to work with Wakefield Law in the future. - Kevin T.

As an older adult, I was in need of getting my papers in order and making sure my family wouldn't…read morehave to deal with more than they had to, if/when it came time for legal work. I am so grateful for the kindness, patience, and expertise I found with Mr. Collens and his staff. From the moment I phoned for an appointment, I felt visible and cared about. His assistants were friendly and knowledgeable and I received a quick follow up when I had a question or concern. I'm so glad to have found Collens Estate Law and would highly recommend.

This firm recently helped our young family prepare a trust and estate plan. This is so important…read morefor everyone, not just those who are aging, or wealthy, or have complicated affairs. We knew we wanted an attorney that would give us confidence in having our estate in order and that we could turn to in years to come. Mr. Collens was very thorough and gave great guidance in addressing many areas we never even considered! The professionalism and expertise he provided has given us the peace of mind to know that our children are taken care of and our estate is in order. We would highly recommend the firm for anyone looking to have these important items take care of.

Attorney Cozart was extremely helpful and informative in assisting my mother with her estate…read moreplanning. No question went unanswered. He explained things in a way that was easy to understand and that helped to give us peace of mind during the process. The service he provided for us was also very reasonably priced, which was important since we're a family of modest means. I would recommend Attorney Cozart to anyone who is looking for estate planning services.

From the owner: Steven G. Cozart I help clients protect the people they love…read moreand preserve what has taken a lifetime to earn. We don't offer any services pertaining to Probate. It is important to make sure you prepare for the future. You want to make your family's lives easier after your passing, which requires careful estate planning. Creating a solid estate plan isn't necessarily easy for many individuals, and as such, it can be beneficial to work with a qualified attorney. Wills and trusts are incredibly important documents. Make sure that they're created correctly by working with a qualified will or trust attorney. Cozart Law Office is here to assist clients throughout the Troy, MI area. I am an attorney with over 25 years of experience that aims to provide you with reliable legal guidance.

The law firm of Julie A Paquette, PLC was so repectful of my needs after the passing of my husband…read more My attorney was very informative on what needed to be done. Not only did we go over my will and trust, power of attorney and so much more. After several meetings, I felt confident that I had no worries for my children. The staff also was very respectful and answered all my questions. Awesome Law Firm!!!!!!

Horrible experience. They worked for my deceased mother's estate for 2 years, then quit. For the…read morefinal 1 year, we had no updates, nor any progress. Nicole Laruwe was contacted by me during the final year, on 5/25/23, 1/25/23, and 2/7/23, asking for simple updates. Each time, she'd responded via email saying she would get back to me. Never did. Then she quit a few weeks later, and billed the PR tens of thousands of dollars. When I asked for a copy of total bill on 6/15/24, she refused and stated she already gave it to another sibling. I then wrote to Julie Paquette, who also refused and suggested I contact another lawyer to obtain the details of their undisclosed bill. Never met these humans in person, but clearly a law firm whose professionalism and kindness needs some work. Hopefull they can grow to realize that deceased famiiy estates are very sensitive issues, and empathy and mutual respect from day 1 is important, which was never noted by the majority of our family.

I have been putting off my Estate Planning for quite some time, but with the prodding of friends…read moreand relatives, I found the perfect place to finally take care of this task. Matt Haupt was recommended by one of my nieces to assist with my needs, and he was great. Matt is very personable, energetic and knowledgeable in this area. He made the entire process very easy and comfortable to complete. I would highly recommend Beier Howlett for any of your Estate Planning. Sincerely Joan Parski

From the owner: Beier Howlett is a full service law firm serving businesses of all sizes, individuals,…read moremunicipalities and school districts. For over 115 years Beier Howlett has served its clients with care, compassion, skill and expertise. Focusing on each client's individual needs has enabled the Firm to effectively meet and often exceed client expectations. Our lawyers and staff work hard to get to know our clients and understand their needs and goals. We are successful only if our clients are successful.

I found Bryan Yaldou when I had trouble getting paid during a labor dispute at work. That case took…read moresome time. while that case was in process the company closed. I was out of a job. While talking with Bryan one day ( he always made me feel at ease) I'd told him I'd most likely be filing for bankruptcy. That's when I found out that he also was a bankruptcy attorney. I had no clue about bankruptcy but Bryan and Leanna Sikes explained the process and with their expert assistance I made it. Bryan told me if I had a problem not to worry just call him and he'd take care of whatever it was, and he always did. If you have a need of any services that this office offers do yourself a favor and call them. They are very professional people and extremely knowledgeable and will always be available to help you. They are the best in the business and I couldn't be happier with all of the assistance I have been given.

From the owner: The Law Offices of Bryan Yaldou is based in Brownstown, Michigan. We serve Southeast Michigan --…read moreincluding the entire Downriver area -- and handle some matters statewide. Our attorneys provide insightful consultations to folks who have questions about a variety of civil law issues. We offer you the chance to consult with a lawyer -- without cost to you -- and learn what potential legal remedies may be available to you. We're a locally operated practice, and we work hard to represent all of our clients' interests. You can ask for our guidance if you're trying to handle: a personal injury claim or wrongful death suit, the details of a will, estate, or trust, bankruptcy proceedings and employment law issues such unpaid wages or overtime, including legal help for tipped workers who are underpaid.