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Brian J. Catanese

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Overview

Practice Areas

50% Family
8 years
35% Personal Injury
8 years
10% Bankruptcy / Chapter 7
4 years
5% Criminal Defense
8 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($175-$200/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

1729 Hampton Rd.

Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236

Office: 313-926-6735

Mobile: 508-572-3360
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Languages Spoken

English

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Client Reviews	Average Client Rating Former client? Write a review 4 reviews “Would not recomend” Posted by: a Child Custody client, about 2 years ago. Client Review: I would not recoment this attny. I'm am not sure if he was inexperienced when he represented me, or if that was just his practicing style, but the... more Flag “B.J. Catanese divorce attorney” Posted by: a Divorce client, over 2 years ago. Client Review: Brian started with one of the mega divorce firms. I found this reassuring because, while he is talented and ambitious enough to go out on his own, he... more Flag View all 4 reviews
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Average Client Rating

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4 reviews

“Would not recomend”

Posted by: a Child Custody client, about 2 years ago.

Client Review: I would not recoment this attny. I'm am not sure if he was inexperienced when he represented me, or if that was just his practicing style, but the... more

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“B.J. Catanese divorce attorney”

Posted by: a Divorce client, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: Brian started with one of the mega divorce firms. I found this reassuring because, while he is talented and ambitious enough to go out on his own, he... more

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Résumé

License

8 years since Brian J. Catanese was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Michigan	Active And In Good Standing	2004	04/29/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Owner at Brian J. Catanese Attorney at Law	2008–present
Associate Attorney at Ogne, Alberts & Stuart P.C.	2007–2008

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Michigan State University College of Law	Law	JD - Juris Doctor	2004
Michigan State University	Political Science	BA - Bachelor of Arts	2001

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Jurisprudence Award: Sports Law	Michigan State University College of Law	2004

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Member	State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section	2005-present
Member	State Bar of Michigan	2004-present

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Contributor Level 9

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Cases

Harvey v. Harvey

Outcome: Court of Appeals remanded for an evidentiary hearing on MCL 552.603b. Read the opinion at the Michigan Court of Appeals Website: