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Lori D. Becker
Becker Legal, P.C.
42690 Woodward Ave
Suite 140
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Phone: (248) 253-1111 | Fax: (248) 253-1110
http://www.beckerlegalgroup.com
Oakland County, Macomb County, Wayne County Divorce
Legal Topic
Family Law
Preferred New Clients
I am dedicated to helping individuals and families resolve those sensitive issues that can have life-long emotional and financial implications. This is especially true for families with children or complex assets.
Sub-Categories
Family Law
- Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Name Changes
- Restraining Orders
- Child Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Child Support
- Custody
- Paternity
- Visitation
- Civil Unions
- Domestic Partnerships
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender Rights
- Living Together/Cohabitation
- Marriage
- Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
- Grandparent Rights
- Termination of Parental Rights
Legal Topic
Divorce
Preferred New Clients
I am dedicated to helping individuals and families resolve those sensitive issues that can have life-long emotional and financial implications. This is especially true for families with children or complex assets.
Sub-Categories
Divorce
- Alimony/Palimony/Spousal Support
- Annulment
- Child Support
- Custody/Visitation Rights
- Delinquent Support Payments
- Division of Property
- Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution(ADR)
- Restraining Orders
- Uncontested Divorce
- Collaborative Law
Bar Admissions
MI, Nov 2000
Bar Number: P61826
Specialty Certifications
Certified in Mediation and Collaborative Law.
Other Court Admissions
- State Bar of Michigan
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
Association Memberships
- State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section
- Oakland County Bar Association, Institute of Continuing Legal Education
Continuing Education
Marital Property Updates: This keeps me current on practice trends and ensures better property settlements and negotiation.
Advanced Collaborative Divorce Practice: Family Law is complex, involving emotional, fiscal and legal principles. Collaborative law looks at this process in an even broader fashion such that it is better for the family. This enables me to focus on my clients' long term interests and get past the short term anger.
Family Law Institute:
Divorce and Custody Mediation: I'm a certified mediator which means that I am a skilled listener who is capable of thinking outside the box to get better results that have long term positive impact on both child and parent.
Child Custody Support and Parenting time: The moments between child and parent are to be cherished and protected.
The Alienated Child: This training is designed to help me to support parents in protecting children during the heat of the process of separation.
Papers and Publications
Divorce Happens, Now There Is A Better Way...
Benefits of Collaborative Divorce.
I have had articles appearing in the Detroit News and Women's Lifestyle Magazine, was featured on Town Talk Radio AM 690, Ave Maria Catholic Radio, and was the legal expert at Metro Chick Radio.
Example Cases
The majority of my cases involve divorce or the issues arising after a judgment for divorce has been entered. I handle cases involving complex assets as well as complex family situations. I have represented clients from diverse backgrounds, ideologies and religious backgrounds including Muslim, Christian and Jewish affiliations. I focus on the best interest of the children and the family. Ultimately, I focus on separating the couple while keeping the family together even though they are now in two different homes. Attention is placed on everyone's legal, financial and emotional needs within the resources of the family. I encourage the opposing counsel to do the same. When an informal settlement is not possible, I prepare my clients for contested hearings, settlement conferences and trial. Most importantly, I keep my clients informed.
Education
Degree:
M.B.A.
School:
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
City:
Detroit
State:
MI
Year:
2000
Degree:
Juris Doctor
School:
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
City:
Detroit
State:
MI
Year:
2000
Degree:
B.A. - Political Economy
School:
Michigan State University, James Madison College
City:
East Landing
State:
MI
Year:
1992
Focus and Accomplishments:
Accepted and completed an internship working in the Cayman Islands for a Captive Insurance Firm researching benefits of offshore insurance for high risk areas of insurance (i.e. Hospital/physician medical malpractice, workers compensation, etc.)
Number of Attorneys
1
State Licensed In
Michigan
Firm Focus and History
Becker Legal, P.C. is a law firm dedicated to helping individuals and families resolve sensitive issues that can have life long financial and emotional implications. These are specialized areas that require extensive education, experience in negotiations, and litigation skills. We challenge ourselves to understand your needs, to be responsive, and provide you with comprehensive services. We not only work for you - we work with you.
We measure our success by the success of our clients. Our goal is to blend your needs with the law to effectively resolve your legal issues.
The law is complicated. Your relationship with your attorney shouldn't have to be. Call us for a better way.
Previous Employment Summary
Northwood University - Adjunct Professor Business Law.
Walsh Community College - Adjunct Professor - Business Law.
Michigan Counsel for Economic Education - Walsh College - Instructor - Estate Planning.
Kitch, Drutchas, Wagner, DeNardis and Vallitutti specializing in Product Liability Defense Litigation.
Rhone - Poulene Rorer - Professor Pharmaceutical Sales Representative.
Fisons Pharmaceutical - Professional Pharmaceutical Sales Representative.
Activities and Awards
Pro Bono Work for Legal Aid.
2007 Ford Menttium Scholarship Award Winner from Women Lawyer Association of Michigan Foundation.
2008 Board Member Women Lawyers Association of Michigan Foundation.
2007/2008 Collaborative Practice of Michigan Board Member.
1998 - present volunteer - HAVEN - First Response Advocate.
Women Lawyers Association of Michigan Foundation Award: Ford Menttium Scholarship 2007.
Pro Bono work for Legal Aid - FLAP - Family Law.
Volunteer Recognition: Detroit News article spotlighting volunteer work for HAVEN.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I absolutely encourage it. The better informed my clients are, the better attorney I can be for them.
Clients that have had experiences with other attorneys appreciate the benefits of my service and have a clear understanding of the legal representation that I personally provide.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I encourage my clients to prepare a file explaining their position and if they have come to any prior agreements with the other party. This enables me to prepare the necessary legal documents to implement their agreements.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
It is often more cost effective for the client to have their attorney properly draft those agreements into the appropriate legal documents. In the matter of divorce and family law, anything outside of the most simple uncontested matter can result in some very complicated entanglements that can be very costly to repair, if indeed it remains possible.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
Higher education was a tremendously high value in my family and many of us, parents and siblings are medical practitioners. I wanted to work in a field that uses my mind but my path went in a different direction when I decided to study law. I have never regretted the decision to go into law, though it did take a while for me to find the areas of law about which I am truly passionate.
I have a great deal of corporate legal experience from my time in a large firm, focused on product liability defense litigation. This is exactly opposite the work that I do now which is far more personal and complex and allows me to have very different, and I feel better, relationships with my clients.
Collaborative law, the newest option for divorcing couples, allows me to deliver the highest level of help. Special training in CL, and my certification as a Mediator blend well with years of experience with domestic violence counseling to focus my ability to listen and negotiate in powerful and helpful ways, even under extreme circumstances to truly act as an attorney and counselor of the law.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
Ten years of volunteering as a First Response Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Crisis Counselor for HAVEN have taught me how to listen and to go beyond this, to hear what people are saying. In this volunteer work, I provide the emergency crisis response to sexual assault victims and domestic violence victims by going to the emergency room or to HAVEN whenever the police or hospitals page. When I am on call this can occur at anytime, day or night.
Through this work I am reminded that each case is unique with its own set of facts and circumstances.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
Because of some very personal experiences, I am acutely aware of how easily a parent can become disenfranchised through poor representation, the court system and its process.
What do you like best about your career?
Watching my clients actually get stronger in an otherwise very damaging experience.
Tell us about your law firm:
Becker Legal, P.C. was originally founded in 2002 when I decided to leave a very large, 120 attorney firm to start my own firm to better meet the needs of my clients. Dealing with other attorneys is not my idea of practicing law. Aiding in the success of my clients is what matters most.
What are your strengths and style?
I am a very strong listener and negotiator. I seek to implement creative solutions to problems so everyone feels as though they have achieved their goals.
Personal Interests:
As an avid hunter, golfer, traveler and adventure seeker, I am a member of Hunters' Creek Hunt Club in Metamora, Michigan, the Huntsman Hunt Club in Dryden, Michigan and of the Safari Club International. I am recently married, have a 4 1/2 year old stepson and am currently teaching my wonderful husband the joys of hunting with my two funny Elhew, English Pointer bird dogs.
Fax
(248) 253-1110
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Weekend and evening appointments available.
Emergency after hours number: (248) 253-1111
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
I have fixed prices for most criminal matters except for trial. Family Law is handled at the hourly rate with a refundable retainer paid at the commencement of the services.
Hourly Rates
$235.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes, I offer a free initial consultation which usually ranges between 30 and 45 minutes.
Typical Retainer
Retainers usually range between $2,500 to $5,000. The retainer amount is determined after the initial consultation and varies depending on the complexity of the case.
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