Amy M. Spilman

Amy M. Spilman

3.4
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 31 years

Family Lawyer at Birmingham, MI
Practice Areas: Family, Probate, Appeals

600 S Adams Rd Ste 100, Birmingham, MI

About Amy

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-375 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 31 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1994

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Eisenberg & Spilman PLLC

600 S Adams Rd Ste 100, Birmingham, MI, 48009

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Amy M. Spilman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.4 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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

Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Run the other way

Drags everything out to increase fees, fee for using credit cards, rude and arrogant.

Posted by anonymous | November 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Worse Experience Ever

Worst experience EVER! Would not recommend this firm to anyone! Didn’t do anything to help was very rude. Only said things to make me feel like she was helping and than the opposite only happened. Only out for money and not your well being. Horrible experience!

Amy Spilman

Replied last November 26, 2023

I'm sorry you had a bad experience with our firm, although this matter does not sound familiar to me. I strive for the utmost client satisfaction in every case. Please contact me directly to discuss your specific concerns.

Posted by Julie | February 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional attorney with compassion and integrity

Ms. Spilman provided and continues to provide me and my family with exceptional service. For over 8 years, her integrity and professionalism shines through in all elements of my legal needs. She is thorough in her pursuit of facts and provides a strong level of compassion toward difficult situations.... I am very thankful for the high level of experience she brings to the table.

Posted by graeme | October 13, 2014

The best Family Lawyer in MI

My cousin who owns his own law firm in Toronto found Amy for me as the best female lawyer in MI. It turned out to be very true. She helped me through one of the hardest times of my life, not only just legally but emotionally through a divorce. She is a well rounded lawyer and I am just so happy my... wife did not hire Amy first or I would have lost a significant amount more of the assets. I kept my house, my access to the kids and a good financial settlement resulted from her work.

Posted by Jordana | November 21, 2012

Excellent, Supportive, Knowledgeable, Strong, Looks out for best interest of client emotionally and financially

Amy is the best type of lawyer one could want - she is tough when needed, extremely knowledgeable about her field, confident, supportive, straightforward, reliable and cognizant of keeping financial commitments at a reasonable level. Amy handled my divorce and was not only excellent in her delivery ...of services, but was very supportive during a difficult time. Unlike other lawyers that I tried to work with initially, she was very conscientious about not antagonizing our situation only to increase her billable hours. In fact, she was very clear with me about how much I would be spending if I decided to fight for certain items so that I could make informed choices. Amy helped us become more amicable in our settlement, yet if I needed her to be tough in a situation she definitely did not back down. In the end, she was so good at her work that my ex-husband practically dumped his lawyer and we primarily used Amy to help us finish the job. Throughout the years, I have contacted Amy with questions and additional help and she has always been an incredible resource and support. She remembered every detail of my case and was able to reflect back on the spirit of why certain decisions and commitments were made. This helped my ex-husband and I to resolve some issues along the way and in the many years we have been divorced, we have never had to go back to court. I was very pleased with the outcome of our divorce agreement and if I ever need to go back to court, Amy is the only lawyer I would ever feel comfortable working with. I have referred several friends to Amy and they have always been pleased as well. This is definitely a person you want on your side - whether you are trying to resolve a divorce amicably or you need someone tough to handle a high conflict situation. I am not familiar with her work in other areas, but I can only imagine that she is as thorough and professional as she is with divorce and child support issues.

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Amy M. Spilman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dion Roddy

Family lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Amy is one of the best family attorneys in the Metro Detroit area. She is a passionate advocate who knows the intricacies of family law."

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Deanna Kelley

Family lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Amy Spilman is a brilliant attorney who has spectacular talents in and out of the courtroom. Amy has the ability to spot issues and creatively solve problems. She has meticulous research skills, excellent writing skills and is a fierce negotiator."

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Laura Eisenberg

Family lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Amy Spilman and I have worked together for many years. She is an extremely knowledgable and skilled attorney. She is passionate about her work and fights tirelessly for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Michigan SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers

2012

AV Rated -- Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Partner, Alexander, Eisenberg & Spilman, PLLC

1997 - 2010

Partner, Eisenberg & Spilman, PC

Associations

2016 - Present

Michigan Inter-Professional Association

Board Member

2014 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section

Family Law Council Member

2014 - Present

Michigan Family Law Journal

Editorial Board Member

2013 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section

Court Rules Committee Member

2012 - Present

Oakland County Bar, Family Court Committee

Member

2010 - Present

Oakland County Bar Foundation

Fellow

2010 - Present

Michigan Inter-Professional Association

Member

2015 - 2016

Oakland County Bar Association

Chair, Family Court Committee

2014 - 2015

Oakland County Bar Association

Vice Chair -- Family Court Committee

2013 - 2014

Oakland County Bar Association, Family Court Committee

Liason to OCBA Legislative Committee

Education

1994

University of Michigan Law School

J.D.

1991

University of Michigan

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Introduction to Practice Annual Seminar

Property Division and Economic Issues

2015

Introduction to Practice Annual Seminar

Property Division and Economic Issues

2014

Introduction to Practice Annual Seminar

Property Division and Economic Issues

2014

GAP Program Support Group

Kinship Care and Grandparents' Rights

Publications

2016

Michigan Family Law Journal Leverage in Litigation

2015

Michigan Family Law Journal Post-Majority Child Support in Michigan: Resurrecting and Redefining the 'Exceptional Circumstances Clause

2012

Laches (OCBA) Post-Judgment Discovery in Domestic Relations Matters

Languages

English

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