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Donald W. Garthe

Also known as "Pete"
Donald W. Garthe

6.5

Good

Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 1.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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No professional misconduct found.

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 20% Divorce / Separation
  • 15% Child Custody
  • 15% Child Support
  • 15% Wills / Living Wills
    34 years
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

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Client Rating


1 star rating

“worked for the court more than me”

Posted by: a Family client, 2 months ago.

Client Review: poor attorney failed at everything that was asked of him failed to protect my rights
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Résumé

 

License

38 years since Donald W. Garthe was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Michigan Active And In Good Standing 1975 05/07/2013

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

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Wayne State University Law School Law Juris Doctor 1975
St. Mary’s Seminary & University Philosophy 1968

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Atty. Admitted To Practice U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan; U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals 1992–present
Member Grand Rapids Bar Association, Family Law Section 1988–present
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