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Brian J. Catanese

Brian J. Catanese

6.3

Good

Experience 2.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 1.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

What is the Avvo Rating?

No professional misconduct found.

Contributor level 9

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 50% Family
    9 years
  • 35% Personal Injury
    9 years
  • 10% Bankruptcy / Chapter 7
    5 years
  • 5% Criminal Defense
    9 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

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

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


1 star rating

“Would not recomend”

Posted by: a Child Custody client, about 3 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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5 star rating

“B.J. Catanese divorce attorney”

Posted by: a Divorce client, over 3 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

9 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 05/07/2013

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

Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 9
Answers: 35 Legal Answers
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1 Answer marked "I agree" by other lawyers
4 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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