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Denise M. Lafave Smith

Denise M. Lafave Smith

3.3

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Experience 3.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 1.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 2.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (25%-33%), Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($150-$200/hour), Pro Bono (25%), Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

References

Client Reviews

Client Rating


5 star rating

“Compassionate and Professional Lawyer”

Posted by: Connie, 6 months ago.

Client Review: Lafave and Smith Law firm in Lansing Michigan provided the professional expertise we required for a recent real estate transaction. We also hired... more
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Résumé

 

License

10 years since Denise M. Lafave Smith was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Michigan Active And In Good Standing 2003 05/07/2013

This lawyer has been disciplined by a state licensing authority.

State Citation type Year cited Last updated by Avvo
Michigan Reprimand 2011 05/07/2013

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney and Counselor at Law at Denise LaFave Smith, PLLC d/b/a LaFave Smith Center for Family & Elder Law 2004–present
Attorney at Legal Services of Eastern Michigan 2003–2004
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Thomas M. Cooley Law School Constitutional Law/Civil Rights, Litigation Juris Doctor 2002
Spring Arbor University Management and Organizational Development Bachelor of Arts 2001