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With an AVVO rating of 10.0 (Superb), David C. Sarnacki helps people through separation and divorce as either their advocate or mediator.  For nearly 40 years (1985 Wisconsin, 1989 Michigan), Dave strives for creative problem-solving, honest advice, and powerful advocacy in even the most difficult matters.  And he is regularly recognized with Martindale-Hubbell's AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Thomson Reuters' Super Lawyer rating, and Best Lawyers in America rating for his excellence in family law, mediation, and collaborative divorce (twice being awarded the honor of Best Lawyers in America's "Lawyer of the Year" for Grand Rapids divorce matters).

When hiring an experienced defense lawyer for your case, you want to make sure that you are hiring one with the appropriate legal qualifications and compassion to help you through this difficult time. Attorney Jerry Beurkens has both of these qualities and has been helping clients in and around the Grand Rapids area for over 30 years.. Jerry M. Beurkens takes on cases for both criminal defense and personal injury. Feel free to check out the many legal services he offers to see if they apply to your situation.. In personal injury matters, he works with doctors, economists, and people who can reconstruct the accident. All of these expert sources help build a strong case so that the likelihood of winning drastically improves. Attorney Jerry Beurkens has the reputation of being aggressive, if need be, to make sure his clients are well taken care of. You can count on his legal expertise to help you and your family out during times of legal crisis or strain.. If you are in need of courtroom representation for your legal case, please feel free to call the Grand Rapids office of Attorney Jerry Beurkens at . As a qualified attorney, he does everything in his power to make sure his clients get the legal defense or compensation they deserve.

The Law Office of Joel B. Helder is a family-focused Law Firm serving the West Michigan Community. I am dedicated to providing personal service in a professional manner. If you are considering divorce or your spouse has filed for divorce, you need an attorney who can provide answers. Call for a free consultation.

Practicing law has been a long-term goal for me ever since participating in a mock trial exercise in middle school. With that goal in mind, I pursued a degree in political science at Grand Valley State University with the intent of going to law school immediately following my undergraduate studies. I graduated cum laude from Michigan State University College of Law and joined the team at Kraayeveld Law.. I have always had a passion for working with kids. Throughout my time in college and law school, I worked as a high school marching band instructor and as a recreational gymnastics coach. One of my proudest achievements was founding and directing a competitive indoor percussion organization for my students to participate in at a local high school. I formed relationships with each of my students and this allowed me to gain insights into teenagers’ struggles and victories. This experience provides me with a greater understanding of young people’s struggles when the parents divorce. I utilizes my passion for helping kids as a family law attorney by working hard to ensure a positive outcome for children as families navigate divorce and custody proceedings.. As a Grand Rapids native, I strive to make a difference in the community by helping families navigate the legal process during a challenging time in their lives. I have a twin brother and value spending time with my large family. In the summer, I spend my spare time outside with my wife, Michelle and our dog, Zoey. In the winter, you can find me on the ski slopes when I am not in the office.

My Approach to the Practice of Law. In the simplest terms, an attorney is a problem solver. Specifically, a client comes to the attorney with a problem and seeks the attorney’s assistance in fashioning an outcome that will, from the client’s perspective, solve the problem.. Generally, an attorney’s assistance is required for one of two mains reasons. First, the problem might require a solution that is too complex for a client to solve without the professional and/or legal experience of the attorney.. The second, and far more common reason to seek the assistance of an attorney, is that often times there is an opposing party with the same problems as the client, but with a vastly different idea of what an appropriate outcome should be. When this occurs, I must then persuade the opposing party or a judge that the outcome my client seeks is the most just. This requires a good sense of pragmatism, as well as legal knowledge and ability.. While many people say that they want an attorney that is tough or aggressive, and that will fight for them, they often do not think about what that means. To me, being tough means finding out what my clients wants and not settling for less.. This does not necessarily involve attacking or destroying the opposite party which can have long-term consequences. Often times, such an approach merely results in the parties hating each other, and lawyers making a lot of money. If I can get what my clients want by being nice, then I will be nice. If I must take a case to trial, I will be prepared and put on the best case possible even if it involves presenting facts that the opposite party finds offensive so long as they are relevant and have a bearing on the case.. I never lose sight of the fact that in custody cases, the parties will still be dealing with each other, and their children will still love BOTH of their parents, long after the case has been completed.

Kelsey grew up in Traverse City, Michigan where she fell in love with Lake Michigan and all the beauty and activities that West Michigan has to offer. Kelsey then spent the next six years at Michigan State University pursuing her childhood dream of becoming an attorney. Having earned both her bachelor’s and law degrees from Michigan State, Kelsey is and always will be a huge Spartan football and basketball fan. Go Green!. During law school, Kelsey worked on perfecting her legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills, receiving Jurisprudence Achievement Awards for earning the highest grade in her Advocacy and Research, Writing & Analysis classes. Kelsey also led her moot court team as the team captain to a first-place victory over 28 teams at the William E. McGee National Civil Rights Moot Court Competition. Kelsey's desire for winning and achieving excellent results was evident then and remains evident in her work!. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from law school, Kelsey pursued a career as a Research Attorney at the Michigan Court of Appeals where she further honed her excellent writing skills and her knowledge of Michigan law. During her time at the Court of Appeals, Kelsey decided that she wanted to work with families to help them with their family law problems, and she joined the Kraayeveld Law team. Kelsey’s calm and steadfast guidance has helped her clients to reach excellent results.. On a personal level, Kelsey is the proud owner of a sweet Corgi puppy named Winnie. In her free time, Kelsey loves to hike, spend time on the water, and explore the great outdoors.

Jeff is a lifelong Grand Rapids resident. He attended Calvin College, where he majored in Political Science with an emphasis in Public Administration. Jeff went on to attend Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Prior to finishing law school, Jeff interned with the City of Grand Rapids Department of Law, clerked for the 17th Circuit Court Family Division, and worked as a research and writing clerk for a local law firm.. After law school, Jeff opened and ran his own successful law practice for over six years, focusing on civil litigation, family law, and criminal defense. Jeff has extensive experience in most Michigan courts, and has drafted briefs for the Michigan Court of Appeals, Michigan Supreme Court, and the United States Supreme Court.

I'm originally from northern Michigan, and I've lived in Michigan my whole life.  I enjoy all that Michigan has to offer, from its natural beauty to the culture and restaurants of downtown Grand Rapids.  I pride myself in being able to empathize with my clients because I've been there myself, and I understand what they're going through.. I've handled many Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Parenting Time, Paternity, and Criminal Defense cases in West Michigan, including Kent, Ottawa, Newaygo, Allegan, Montcalm, Ionia, Clinton, and Ingham Counties.  I also do estate planning everywhere in Michigan.. I offer free in-person consultations, and flexible payment structures.  I also offer mediation services.

I opened The Fiorletta Law Group, PLLC in 1991. Since then I have represented thousands of clients throughout Michigan. I am available to my clients via text, email and telephone 7 days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. I offer payment plans, free consultations, and accept all major credit cards.

I know that each family dynamic is unique, so I work side-by- side with clients to help them navigate their their individual family law, probate, or estate settlement needs.. As for my qualifications, I have a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Michigan University where I double majored in both Public Law and Journalism. I went on to get a law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School where I was a Dean's List student with an academic scholarship award, a member of the school's Access to Justice Clinic, and a founding board member of the student chapter of the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan. Upon passing the bar, I set out on my own, opening a practice serving clients estate planning, family law, and real estate law needs. After working in private practice for 9 years, I found a firm whose values aligned well with mine and decided to join Mika Meyers with a primary focus on Family Law, Probate and Trust Settlement, Guardianships/Conservatorships, and Estate Planning.. I look forward to assisting you with your case.

I have conducted bench and jury trials to conclusion in many courts throughout the State of Michigan. I am very active in mediation and arbitration practice. I hold an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell.

I have been practicing law since 1984. During that time, I have come to the conclusion that the practice of law is as much about managing relationships as it is the pure application of the law. As a result, I have endeavored to provide legal representation to my clients from a Christian perspective, which promotes an atmosphere of trust, and results in lasting relationships with those clients.

I have been practicing family law for 26 years.  It is my goal to provide each client with individual attention because each client and each case is different, and I enjoy the personal interaction with a client and working towards successful completion of each case to the benefit of each family.. I have seen a need to specialize in parental alienation cases which has led to an overall greater experience in child custody cases.. Secondly, I have specialized in complex divorce matters involving significant assets, business assets, determining complex income issues of executives, self employed, or those in the miliary for child and spousal support purposes.

I have a passion for helping families through difficult times. Prior to my legal career, I worked with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. I was able to gain the compassion and knowledge to help families navigate through a complex system in times of need. Now, I guide clients through a different, yet still complex system - family court.. While working for MDHHS, I was stationed in an elementary school. The families there became “my families” and I took great pride in the simple task of greeting the students at the door every morning with a big smile and a high-five. I believe it is imperative that every child and family I work with knows their worth.. I am born and raised in the Grand Rapids area. As an only child I developed an ability to keep myself entertained. I’d put on theater, music, and dance shows in my backyard where neighbors came to enjoy the show; at least until the batteries in my beloved “boombox” would lose their charge. My love for theater and public speaking has served me well as an attorney as I advocate for my clients in court.. After completing my undergraduate degree in one of my two loves, music, I went on to attend WMU Thomas M. Cooley Law School and graduated magna cum laude to practice my second love, law. My first goal was to find a place where I could work with colleagues who would share my love for parents and children in need and where the team would value a superior knowledge of Michigan law.  I found that right away with the Kraayeveld Law team. Here, the attorneys work as a team to passionately represent clients at all stages of divorce and custody litigation.. In my free time, I enjoy spending family time with my husband and our two daughters, and my English Bulldog – Sir Howard the Magnifico – affectionately known as “Howie.”

I am passionate about helping people in West Michigan through divorces and other family crises.. West Michigan is my home.  For over a decade, it has been my privilege to help people through difficult family situations.. My clients appreciate my honesty and responsiveness.  Please read their reviews.  Together, we have achieved exceptional results.. It would be my pleasure to assist you through your divorce, custody, child support, or other family law matter.  Please call me.

I am a Grand Rapids attorney providing quality legal services in the family law area, including divorce, custody, support and adoption. I consistently monitor new developments in the law in order to provide my clients with the most effective representation possible. I enthusiastically take the time to get to know my clients on a personal level in order to provide them with an unparalleled level of personalized legal service.Specialties: Family Law; including Divorce, Custody, Support, Adoption.While I practice in a variety of areas, If I am not the best person to help with a legal matter - I am always happy to take the time to refer my clients to the person or business who is.

Howard Van Den Heuvel founded his firm in 1992 and he has been successfully advising individuals and businesses for more than 32 years.. Mr. Van Den Heuvel offers a comprehensive approach to meet your personal and business legal requirements. Individual business owners and consumers can depend on him to provide effective guidance with family law disputes, criminal defense cases, and civil disputes. He also works with clients in estate planning matters such as probate, wills, and trusts. Howard uses his network of expert accountants, investigators, and evaluators to work on your case and his experience in high asset divorces, complicated business divorce, and complicated white-collar crime make sure he can help you win your case.

Hillary strives to thoroughly understand and address each of her clients’ concerns. Hillary’s motivation for attending law school was to be a voice for those who could not speak for themselves and to help her community members navigate our legal system. She chose to attend Notre Dame Law School because she resonated with their motto, to educate a different kind of lawyer, and because she views the practice of law as a service to others in furtherance of the cause of justice. During law school, Hillary explored her commitment to serving the public by helping community members establish and operate non-profit organizations and by serving as a law clerk for Michigan judges.. After law school, Hillary continued to cultivate her interest in the Michigan court system by serving the Michigan Court of Appeals as a Research Attorney. As Hillary continued to develop her strong legal analysis and writing skills, she found that her most compelling cases were the ones involving family law. She joined the Kraayeveld Law team to be an advocate for families. Hillary has compassion for people and a conscientious approach to problem-solving, which helps her effectively respond to her clients’ needs.. When Hillary is not in the office, you can find her exploring walking trails with her dog, discovering local restaurants and coffee shops, and appreciating the seasonal activities that Grand Rapids and West Michigan offer. Hillary also enjoys gardening, coaching for Grand Rapids swim teams, and volunteering at a local humane society.

Daniel B. Hess, JR. was raised in Grand Rapids, MI. Daniel went on to attend Michigan State University where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice in 1992. Daniel then attended California Western School of Law, where he graduated in 1995.. While obtaining his law degree, Daniel interned at the San Diego County Public Defender’s Office where he gained a tremendous amount of experience working within the criminal justice system. Daniel was admitted to the California Bar in 1997.. In 1999, Daniel accepted a position at Hess, Hess & Kmetz, PC along side his Father, the late Daniel B. Hess, Sr., and his Uncle, the late John H. Hess. Daniel was admitted to the Michigan Bar in 2000.. While with Hess, Hess & Kmetz, PC. , Daniel’s main areas of practice were bankruptcy law, criminal law and family law with a primary focus on protecting men’s rights through the firms affiliation with the American Divorce Association for Men (ADAM).. With the emergence of Gordon & Hess, PLC, Daniel now continues to seek justice for men and woman alike in both the family and criminal court systems and to carry on the legal family tradition of his late Father and Uncle. Daniel is a strong and savvy advocate and has obtained a significant amount of courtroom experience in his areas of practice.

Corey Volmering is dedicated to providing his clients top-notch legal services in both family law and estate planning matters.. Corey mainly concentrates his practice on divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, paternity, and guardianship cases. He also handles matters involving adoption, grandparenting time, and LGBTQ+ law.. Corey earned his law degree, magna cum laude, from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. He received numerous academic awards during law school and interned at the Access To Justice Clinic. In addition, Corey participated in WMU-Cooley’s nationally recognized Mock Trial program, which crafted his skills as a tenacious litigator.. After law school, Corey interned with then-Chief Judge Robert Jonker of the U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan. In that role, he conducted legal research in many high-profile federal cases.. Corey is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and is active in the Grand Rapids Bar Association, the Ottawa County Bar Association, and the Kalamazoo Bar Association. In addition, he is a proud veteran of the United States Air Force.. A native of Hudsonville, Michigan, Corey attended Grand Valley State University. He earned two bachelor’s degrees from GVSU: one in Communication Studies and one in Radiologic and Imaging Studies.. In his spare time, Corey enjoys traveling, playing tennis, and spending time with his husband and their two dogs, Cooper and Fish.

Brian Gordon was raised in East Lansing area where he attended and graduated from Okemos High School in 1989. Brian attended and graduated from Michigan State University in 1994 and Michigan State University College of Law in 1999 (formerly known as the Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University).

Born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Meredith graduated from Davenport University in 1991 with her Associates in Legal Secretary, and 2001 with her BA in General Business. She has worked as a legal assistant for a general practice law firm for over 23 years.. As a legal assistant, Meredith handled numerous cases involving family law, auto accidents, personal injury, business litigation, probate and estate matters, criminal cases, contract claims, and real estate matters.. As a small law firm, Fox Law is able to offer an efficient and affordable approach to your legal concerns. Additionally, the ultimate goal is to build a lifetime relationship with you. Meredith understands that each client has different goals and she can identify and align the law to each situation.