Lori Tollefson Williams

Lori Tollefson Williams

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 36 years

Family Lawyer at Birmingham, MI
Practice Areas: Family, Business, Estate Planning ... +14 more

PO Box 1552, Birmingham, MI

About Lori

Biography

Practice Areas

17

Practice Areas

Business 15%

I work with a team of attorneys who handle business formation, contracts, succession planning, buy/sell agreements, licensing agreements, copyrights, and business litigation.

15%
Family 15%

I practiced family law for 14 yrs before creating a legal referral and legal consulting business in 2004. I connect the right client with the right lawyer in all areas of law in Metro Detroit. I also assist attorneys in getting known and growing their practice.

29 years

15%
Estate Planning 10%

I work with estate planning attorneys skilled in preparing wills, trusts, powers of attorney, deeds to transfer property, and who handle probate and elder law.

10%
Car Accident 5%

I have experienced personal injury attorneys on my team who can handle 1st party and 3rd party auto cases representing the injured party.

5%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 5%

I do not handle bankruptcy personally but have attorneys on my team who specialize in this work. My referral service is free to the clients in need of a bankruptcy attorney

5%
Criminal Defense 5%

I have experienced criminal attorneys on my team who handle all types of misdemeanor and felonies, traffic, drunk driving and other criminal matters.

5%
DUI and DWI 5%

I work with attorneys who specialize in DUI's.

5%
Elder Law 5%

I have elder law attorneys on my team of estate planning attorneys.

5%
Employment and Labor 5%

I work with skilled employment attorneys who assist employees with termination packages, non compete clauses, discrimination or harassment in the workplace.

5%
Foreclosure 5%

I work with attorneys who represent debtors in pre-foreclosure situations.

5%
Intellectual Property 5%

I wiork with skilled intellectual property attorneys who can file and defend patents, trademarks, copyrights.

5%
Medical Malpractice 5%

I work with attorneys who represent injured parties in medical malpractice cases.

5%
Personal Injury 5%

I work with a team of personal injury attorneys who represent injured parties.

5%
Real Estate 5%

I work with a team of attorneys who handle real estate transactions, including purchase/sale, landlord/tenant disputes, loan modification/pre-foreclosure negotiations for the buyer, and other real estate related litigation.

5%
Social Security & Disability 2%

I work with social security disability specialists.

2%
Workers Compensation 2%

I work with workers compensation attorneys who represent the injured/disabled employee

2%
Landlord or Tenant 1%

The real estate attorneys on my team are well versed in landlord tenant law.

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 36 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1989

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Your Legal Resource, PLLC

PO Box 1552, Birmingham, MI, 48012-1552

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Lori Tollefson Williams's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 15, 2012

In this case, it is "who you know".

Working with Lori was an absolute pleasure, which seems funny to say considering I contacted her because I was getting divorced. I explained my situation to Lori, as well as what I was looking for from her in terms of a referral to a divorce attorney. Lori asked me the necessary questions to help me ...get very clear in what I wanted. From there, she made the introduction via email with the attorney she thought would be best for me. After interviewing him, I agreed 100%. I’m happy to say that the divorce went smoothly and almost exactly as I had hoped. It's important to note that while there are plenty of people with great connections, Lori has an innate ability to really connect you with the right people. She has taken the time to really get to know everyone on her referral team, and also takes the necessary time with each client to find just the right fit. I wouldn't hesitate for a second in referring Lori to any one I know in search of an attorney. Or, to an attorney looking to grow their business, for that matter.

Posted by Jennifer | October 10, 2012

Clarity and Freedom to Take Action

Since meeting with the attorney and speaking with the credit counselor Lori recommended, I have a new sense of empowerment. My conversation with the attorney relieved the anxiety I had about my legal liability for a debt I am disputing and left me with a sense of clarity about my options. My conversa...tion with the credit counselor got me in action restoring my credit. In addition to restoring my credit rating, since speaking with the credit counselor I have paid off one of my creditors in entirety. The interactions I have had with both of the professionals Lori put me in contact with have left me with a new sense of clarity and the freedom to take action. I am extremely appreciative of Lori for these recommendations. Lori is a true a legal resource.

Posted by Linda Anger | February 1, 2010

A Sterling Choice

When my elderly mom and I both needed to update our wills and trust documents, I asked Lori for help. She referred us to an excellent attorney who made thing really easy for mom by making a "house call." Lori's ability to match clients with the most appropriate attorney goes beyond specialties. She a...lso pays attention to the "personal fit" and other factors. When matters of law come up in your life, Lori is the best referral source you'll ever find!

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Lori Tollefson Williams's Lawyer Endorsements

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Venar Ayar

Business lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Lori is one of the greatest assets you can have when it comes to resolving a legal issue....no matter what it is. She maintains a very professional and knowledgeable network of attorneys in virtually every practice area, so no matter what your problem is, she knows someone who can solve it!"

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Erin Klug

Unknown lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lori has the extensive network and skill to help you build your practice. She is bright, dedicated and a pleasure to work with. I endorse this lawyer."

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John Lange

Unknown lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lori has real talent to help you build your law practice. She can show you how to maximize your use of social media and can arrange for you to connect with other professionals and clients. Her attention to detail and her follow-up are skills that she takes pride in. Referrals from Lori are excellent. My time is not wasted with a large volume of potential client connections with the "hope" that some of them actually retain my services. She sends people to me who she has screened to ensure that I am the right attorney for them. She introduces me to other professionals who themselves may become additional referral sources and to whom I can refer people with confidence. Everyone benefits through Lori's resources."

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Christopher Berry

Family lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lori is a great connector and shows terrific compassion in assisting clients with their legal needs."

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Seth Seidell

Employment and labor lawyer

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Kenneth Gross

Foreclosure lawyer

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Dion Roddy

Adoption lawyer

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Gary Bimberg

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Erin Klug

Intellectual property lawyer

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Randall Lewis

Criminal defense lawyer

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Venar Ayar

Tax lawyer

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Loren Dickstein

Criminal defense lawyer

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Timothy Flynn

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Patrick McCarthy

Probate lawyer

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Michael Witzke

Business lawyer

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Christopher Berry

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Ambassador of the Year, Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce

2005

Mentor of the Year, National Association of Career Women: Metro Detroit Chapter

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Owner/Managing Attorney, Your Legal Resource, PLLC

1993 - 2003

Owner/President, Lori T. Williams, PC

Associations

2013 - 2014

Women's Divorce Resource Center

Advisory Board Member

2013 - 2014

General Practice/Solo & Small Firm Section of State Bar of Michigan

Council Member and Ask the Lawyer Event Committee Member

2010 - 2013

Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce

Ambassador Committee Chair; and Member

2009 - 2013

Women's Bar Association, Oakland County

Membership Committee Chair

Education

1989

Michigan State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

Michigan State University

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Wayne State University Law School, 1st year students

Top 10 Things Law Students Should Know About Branding, Marketing, & Networking

2010

Wayne State University Law School Presentation

When the Detour Becomes the Destination: Alternative Careers for Lawyers

2010

Spoke to students at CCS

5 Reasons You May Need a Business Attorney

2010

2010

Monthly Meeting of Score Advisors 5 Reasons Your Clients May Need a Business Attorney

2010

Monthly Lunch Meeting for MAU

TOP 10 LIST FOR EFFECTIVE BRANDING, MARKETING, NETWORKING & REFERRAL RELATIONSHIPSn

2010

MCC's 3rd Birthday, Conference, Expo

When, Where, & How To Choose An Attorney

2010

Effective Strategies to Improve Your Law Firm's Bottom Line Creating Effective Referral Partners and Strategic Partners for your Practice

2009

Cooley Law School Lunch and Learn-Auburn Hills Campus

TOP 10 LIST FOR LAW STUDENTS REGARDING

Publications

2013

Motion Magazine Connectivity

2010

National Business and Finance, Detroit Business Insight Examiner Detroit’s Your Legal Resource helps Public, Attorneys

Languages

English

Activity

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