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Eden J. Allyn
Allyn Smith Law Group PC
31333 West Thirteen Mile Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Phone: (248) 855-2550 | Fax: (248) 741-6154
http://www.allynsmith.com
Take control of your legal situation.
Legal Topic
Family Law
Preferred New Clients
We use a team approach to assist clients in any family law matter. We are trained collaborative professionals and encourage our clients to consider this process to help transition to post-divorce life. We also offer litigation based divorce for those clients who choose to pursue the traditional route to divorce. We are certified mediators and offer domestic mediation services.
Sub-Categories
Family Law
- Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Name Changes
- Restraining Orders
- Enforcement Actions
- Adoptions
- Child Support
- Custody
- Visitation
- Living Together/Cohabitation
- Marriage
- Power of Attorney
- Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
- Powers of Attorney
- Advanced Health Care Directive
- Healthcare Power of Attorney
Legal Topic
Divorce
Preferred New Clients
We use a team approach to assist clients in any family law matter. We are trained collaborative professionals and encourage our clients to consider this process to help transition to post-divorce life. We also offer litigation based divorce for those clients who choose to pursue the traditional route to divorce. We are certified mediators and offer domestic mediation services.
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 1996
Bar Number: P54638
Specialty Certifications
Collaborative Practice and Domestic Mediation.
Other Court Admissions
State Bar of Michigan, United States Federal Court - Eastern District of Michigan.
Association Memberships
Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, Association for Conflict Resolution, Family Mediation Counsel, and Consumer Bankruptcy Association.
Continuing Education
I am a member of the family law bar section of the State Bar of Michigan, which provides me with opportunities to stay abreast of changes in family law. I also regularly attend seminars.
Example Cases
We have represented clients in a variety of family law, as well as other legal matters. Each matter is as individual as the clients we have represented, and each is entitled to the respect of utmost confidentiality. We are pleased and honored by the demonstration of trust and satisfaction by many of our clients referring others to us.
Education
Degree:
Juris Doctor
School:
Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University
City:
Detroit
State:
MI
Year:
Information coming soon.
Honors:
First place - appellate advocacy competition; honors - discovery and trial preparation.
Focus and Accomplishments:
Moot Court.
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts
School:
University of Michigan
City:
Ann Arbor
State:
MI
Year:
1992
Number of Attorneys
2
State Licensed In
Michigan
Firm Focus and History
Allyn Smith Law Group, P.C. was formed to assist our clients' transition through some of the most difficult and complex issues in their lives, from divorce and post-judgment divorce issues, to consumer bankruptcy, real estate issues and estate planning matters. We provide a team approach, and guide and educate our clients throughout the process so that they are empowered to make the best decisions for themselves.
Allyn Smith Law Group, P.C. was formed in 2008 by Eden J. Allyn and Kristin M. Smith. Attorneys Allyn and Smith have over twenty-five years of combined legal experience to provide our clients with the legal solutions they need.
Previous Employment Summary
I have been practicing since 1996 and have represented individuals and corporations, and began practicing solo in 2001. In 2008, my partner, Kristin M. Smith and I formed Allyn Smith Law Group, P.C. Our philosophy is to provide a personalized team approach to our client's legal issues.
Activities and Awards
Volunteer mediator for Family Assessment Mediation and Education Department of the Wayne County Circuit Court.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
We believe that it is important for a client to be educated on any legal issues they are facing because it enables the client to fully participate in the process. In our opinion, such full participation enhances satisfaction with our representation. That is our goal every time - to have our client feel satisfied with our representation.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
Our clients are encouraged to be active participants in their matter and we would be willing to review any documents that our clients provide, which will enable us to provide the best possible representation available to our clients.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
Generally speaking, I believe a person would be well-advised to avoid self-representation.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I wanted to be able to help people transition through difficult situations while also having the opportunity to create my own future.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
Everything matters! I learn from every representation I undertake, and I make a point of paying attention to the world around me because it can spark the creative thinking that can be used to assist my clients.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
Again, I wanted to be able to help people transition through their difficulties. I've done a considerable amount of representation of corporations and wanted to be able to do something that actually matters to the people involved.
What do you like best about your career?
Knowing that I am helping people.
Tell us about your law firm:
I have a partner, Kristin M. Smith. We provide a team approach to client representation. We are hands on and are aware of every aspect of our client's case.
What are your strengths and style?
I am compassionate, but strong and am able to modify my approach to a matter based on what is best suited to the situation. My clients feel that they truly have an advocate on their side.
Personal Interests:
There's nothing better than spending time with my loved-ones and my dog, but I have a lot of other interests when time permits.
Fax
(248) 741-6154
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
No
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
We do have some services which are fixed fee matters, such as bankruptcy and estate planning matters.
Hourly Rates
$200.
Free Initial Consultation?
We offer a free one hour initial consultation.
Typical Retainer
Retainers are set according to the particular circumstances of each client's matter
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