Lori Ann Michaud

Lori Ann Michaud

4.6
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 37 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Virginia Beach, VA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

501 S Independence Blvd Ste 100, Virginia Beach, VA

About Lori

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 45%

When marriage is no longer working, we help people across the Tidewater area (including military service members) move forward. Contested or Uncontested Divorce, Separation Agreements, Collaborative Divorce or Litigation, as needed.

29 years

45%
Family 25%

We help family's all across Hampton Roads -- including military families -- to address issues of Custody, Visitation, Family Support, Guardianship, Prenuptial Agreements, Reconciliation Agreements, Mediation or Litigation.

29 years

25%
Criminal Defense 15%

Domestic Assault - Family Violence and Juvenile cases.

29 years

15%
DUI and DWI 15%

DUI/DWI charges, whether from Alcohol, Illegal Drugs or Prescription Drugs, can have serious consequences. Don't be defenseless!

29 years

15%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 19 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 36 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1989

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 37 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Lori A. Michaud, P.C.

501 S Independence Blvd Ste 100, Virginia Beach, VA, 23452-1103

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Lori Ann Michaud's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

5 star (9)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by Kera | December 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Would highly recommend

She went beyond my expectations. She knew my situation and was very patient with me and because of her, I finally feel safe again. She took the time to get to know me, and made me feel like I was not alone. If i ever needed help again, I would definitely choose her again! I would not have been able ...to do this without her.

Posted by anonymous | May 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Protective Order Case

By the time I retained Lori, she had less than a week to prepare my case. Despite this, she collected and scoured through an entire year of documentation to have my case ready to go. She was supportive and kind during a very difficult process (getting a protective order against my husband), gave soun...d legal advice, thoroughly prepped me, and won my case swiftly.

Posted by Toni | May 7, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Two Thumbs Up

Lori represented me after the first guy I hired turned out to be worthless. Her and Hoflaw made sure to calm all my fears by explaining the entire process to me. She helped me feel confident with all the decisions I had to make. Her calm but direct demeanor was exactly what I needed at the time. She ...responded promptly to any and all of my correspondence. She checks all the boxes when it comes to hiring a good lawyer. I highly recommend Lori and the Hofheimer Family Law firm.

Posted by anonymous | April 24, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Review

I booked- paid for a consultation. She told me WITHOUT ever looking at my papers she DOUBTED there would be any objections to the interrogatory because the lawyer that wrote them was “ so great”. She was condescending, told me I couldn’t afford her and, that I needed therapy! I told her that due t...o a very traumatic experience as a child courts caused me great anxiety. Yet she basically laughed at me when I cried.

Posted by Wanda | September 13, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Precision, professional and full of compassion.

At a time when I felt terrified, totally alone and like my world was falling apart, Ms. Michaud came to my rescue. She not only answered my questions, but more importantly asked me questions I hadn't thought of and couldn't think straight enough to think of at the time. She didn't rush me, but made m...e feel like it mattered that I left there reassured and secure with any decision I would make. While she remained very professional, she also had a genuine warmth and kindness about her, that mattered so much and made such a difference. I was guided by her sound knowledge of the law and felt secure with the advice that she gave me. I was thoroughly satisfied with my consultation and would for certain hire this attorney if I needed to do so. Without a doubt, she must be quite the asset to this law firm.

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Lori Ann Michaud's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Hamel

Family lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Lori Michaud is a tenacious advocate for her clients and an experienced and excellent litigator. I have worked as the opposing counsel against her on several matters and while I do not welcome the opportunity to oppose her in court, I do believe she is a very fair and reasonable attorney who is willing to negotiate a fair result for her client if in the client's economic and legal interest. I highly endorse this lawyer without reservation."

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Charles Hofheimer

Family lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Lori Michaud. I have represented clients where Lori represented their husband. Lori was always well prepared and an excellent advocate for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

1987

Phillip J. Levin Scholar, Rutgers Law School

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Lori A Michaud

1996 - 2005

Partner, Michaud & Supino

1989 - 1996

Attorney, Pitney Hardin Kipp & Szuch

1987 - 1988

Associate, Greenberg, Dauber & Epstein

1987 - 1988

Judicial legal intern, New Jersey Judiciary

Associations

2009 - Present

Virginia Law Foundation

Member

2009 - Present

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2009 - Present

Virginia Beach Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

International Assocation of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2009 - 2012

Collaborative Divorce Solutions of Tidewater.

Executive Marketing Council

Sample of Legal Cases

64 YORK REALTY CORP., et al v. CITY OF JERSEY CITY, et al

Dismissed

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Education

1987

Rutgers Univ Sch of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

Rutgers University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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