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Timothy P. Flynn
Karlstrom Cooney, LLP
6480 Citation Dr.
Clarkston, MI 48346
Phone: (248) 625-0600 | Fax: (248) 625-6996
http://www.clarkstonlegal.com
http://www.waterfordlegal.com
Clarkston Legal
A Full-Service Law Firm
Legal Topic
Family Law
Preferred New Clients
Divorce and family law, criminal law, probate litigation, real estate transactions, and appeals in each of these categories.
Sub-Categories
Family Law
- Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Name Changes
- Restraining Orders
- Enforcement Actions
- Child Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Elder Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Adoptions
- Child Support
- Children's Rights
- Custody
- Foster Care
- Paternity
- State Child Protection
- Visitation
- Civil Unions
- Common Law Marriage
- Domestic Partnerships
- Living Together/Cohabitation
- Marriage
- Power of Attorney
- Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
- Age Discrimination
- Competency Hearings
- Guardianships & Conservatorships
- Long-Term Care
- Nursing Homes
- Powers of Attorney
- Medicaid & Medicare Planning
- Advanced Health Care Directive
- Healthcare Power of Attorney
- Healthcare Proxy
- Tax Planning
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Grandparent Rights
- Termination of Parental Rights
Legal Topic
Divorce
Preferred New Clients
Divorce and family law, criminal law, probate litigation, real estate transactions, and appeals in each of these categories.
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
Bar Admissions
MI, Mar 1989
Bar Number: P42201
Specialty Certifications
Family Law Certificate issued from the Institute of Continuing Legal Education (Ann Arbor, MI) February, 2008.
Other Court Admissions
U.S. District Court for Eastern District of Michigan, U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and State Bar of Michigan.
Association Memberships
American Bar Association, State Bar of Michigan, Michigan Guardianship Association, Oakland County Bar Association, Macomb County Bar Association, and Washtenaw County Bar Association.
Continuing Education
I present to lawyers for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education, also attend their seminars, attend seminars on family law and criminal law throughout every year, attend American Bar Association (ABA) seminars.
Papers and Publications
"Suicide by Police," University of Detroit Mercy Law Review, Spring, 2000.
"Legal Assistants: Should More be Done to Credential?" Michigan Bar Journal, March, 2001.
Example Cases
Argued before the Michigan Supreme Court in the case of People v Gillis, which involved the felony-murder rule and resulted in a published decision.
Just recently won a "change of domicile" motion to obtain court permission for our client to move with her children from Michigan to Tennessee.
Education
Degree:
Juris Doctor
School:
University of Detroit School of Law
City:
Detroit
State:
MI
Year:
1988
Focus and Accomplishments:
President, International Law Society and Co-Editor, student newspaper.
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts
School:
University of Michigan
City:
Ann Arbor
State:
MI
Year:
1984
Honors:
Honors in Political Science Major.
Number of Attorneys
6
State Licensed In
Michigan and New York.
Firm Focus and History
Karlstrom Cooney is a full-service law firm where the client comes first. The general practice firm provides excellent service for reasonable fees. We serve clients in the areas of divorce, family law, criminal law, elder law, probate and estate planning, real estate transactions, business formations, and appeals in each of these areas.
The firm was founded by Gunnar Karlstrom and John Steckling after they left the Waterford law firm of Booth Patterson back in the early 1990s. The firm has been located in Clarkston ever since. All the firm's partners live in either Clarkston or Waterford. The firm's websites, clarkstonlegal.com and waterfordlegal.com, are interactive and feature the firm's several law blogs. One of the blogs, "The LawBlogger" is endorsed by the Oakland Press, and carried on its website.
Previous Employment Summary
University of Detroit Mercy - Assistant Professor 1994 to 2001
Plunkett & Cooney, P.C. - Associate Attorney 1990 to 1994
Michigan Court of Appeals - Prehearing Attorney 1989 to 1990
Activities and Awards
Public Administrator serving the Oakland County Probate Court (Michigan Attorney General Appointment) and Special Assistant Attorney General - Child Support Division (Michigan Attorney General Appointment).
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
We believe an educated client is the best client to have. When a client knows and understands some of the basics in the area of the law they are involved in, the attorney can reason with them and better explore the options available to that client.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
Somewhat willing to perform scrivener review tasks.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
Willing to assist in this area at a reduced hourly fee, so long as scope of retainer agreement is narrowed accordingly.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I've wanted to be a lawyer since my sophomore year at Brother Rice High School. I was always driven by the professional requirements, by the focus on the profession in thinking about all problems from a logical and analytical standpoint. I've been drawn to the profession by my desire to assist clients within the government structure of separation of powers. I subscribe to the professional view that the government must be forced to prove their case against the accused.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
Having gone through a divorce myself in 2007, I am a more seasoned and experienced divorce attorney.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
My business model has always been to develop a general law practice. This comes from my training as an appellate lawyer, first with the Michigan Court of Appeals, and then as an associate in the appeals division of the Plunkett Cooney law firm.
What do you like best about your career?
Assisting people with complex legal problems and prevailing in a majority of cases due to superior preparation and focus. Also, I enjoy managing difficult personalities in the process and take pride in the end result which came about from my skill at managing people in difficult situations.
Tell us about your law firm:
I have a well-trained professional staff with a great deal of legal experience. When you contact our office, you are greeted by pleasant, attentive individuals. By the time you speak with my legal assistant, you are in the hands of people that care about your issues and will take down the critical information and get it into my hands quickly. Our office utilizes a full complement of modern technologies in order to process your information swiftly and accurately. This includes your personal information from the intake side of things, as well as processing incoming papers and court orders that are generated as the case progresses. My staff has instantaneous communication with me even while I am serving clients every day in court due to our synchronized calendaring and internal communication technology. Currently, we are in the process of serving our clients more efficiently by moving toward a "paperless" office with the use of a high-end computer system, including scanners and paper shredders.
What are your strengths and style?
I treat all individuals in the legal process with respect. When the situation calls for a more direct approach, however, I have the experience and confidence to bring the right amount of professional pressure to bear on a given situation in order to appropriately advance my client's interests.
Personal Interests:
I have three great kids and we like lake living, water sports and snow sports. My two girls are champion equestrians, and my son enjoys every sport known to man.
Office Manager/Assistant
Sharon Saunders
Fax
(248) 625-6996
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday by appointment.
Emergency After Hours
No
Additional Offices
Waterford, MI
Waterford Legal
5119 Highland Rd.
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 625-0600
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
For clients who mention Nolo, the initial consultation is free, and we will apply our discounted rate of $225 per hour. Our normal fee is $250 per hour.
Hourly Rates
$200 to $250 depending on the complexity of the case.
Free Initial Consultation?
Yes, 45 minutes.
Typical Retainer
$3,000 to $5,000 depending on the type of case. Some criminal matters require a larger retainer.
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