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Deborah L. Bennett Berecz

Deborah L. Bennett Berecz

9.9

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 25% Family
  • 25% Lawsuits / Disputes
  • 25% Adoption
  • 25% Mediation

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • DEBORAH L. BERECZ, PLC
    4250 Chicago Drive, SW, Suite B
    Grandville, MI 49418
    Office: 616-667-2217
    Fax: 616-667-2285
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  • DEBORAH L.BERECZ , PLC
    4265 Niles Road
    Saint Joseph, MI 49085
    Office: 269-428-3447
    Fax: 269-428-3448
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Languages Spoken

  • English

References

Client Reviews

Client Rating


5 star rating

“Excellent attorney!!”

Posted by: a Divorce client, 9 months ago.

Client Review: She is very helpful, and I greatly appreciated her wise counsel. She helped me to go through my divorce settlement with dignity and respect. I will... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

1 endorsement


Margo C. Runkle

I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Deborah on a number of Collaborative Divorce matters and find that she works hard to create settlement... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Margo Runkle , Saint Joseph (MI), About 2 years ago

Résumé

 

License

20 years since Deborah L. Bennett Berecz was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Michigan Active And In Good Standing 1993 05/07/2013

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Principal at Deborah L. Berecz, PLC 2005–present
Partner at Berecz & Klawiter, PLC 1997–2005

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Notre Dame Law School Law Juris Doctor 1993

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
AV Peer Review Rating Martindale-Hubbell 2011
AV Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2010
See all 3 awards

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Founding Member Collaborative Divorce Professionals of W. MI 2005–present
Past President; Board Member Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan 2005–present
See all 5 association entries

Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
Mediation: A Horse of Many Colors Michigan Bar Journal 2000

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Opening Pandora's Box: Effective Use of Emotions in ADR Advanced Negotiation and Dispute Resolution Institute 2011
Launch Your Collaborative Practice Collaborative Basic Training 2010
See all 6 speaking engagements