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Lori Tollefson Williams

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Avvo Rating8.7
  • Birmingham, MI
  • Licensed for 30 years
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About Lori

Your Legal Resource is a free legal referral service owned by Attorney Lori Williams, a licensed Michigan Attorney since 1989.  Lori Williams is well respected by clients and other lawyers, as noted by her endorsements as an AV rated attorney by Marindale Hubbel, as well as an Excellent rated attorney by AVVO, and her numerous recommendations and endorsements on her website and LinkedIn.

 

Lori Williams cares about each of her clients and will take the time to personally listen to your concerns and refer you to the right specialist on her team who has the background and expertise to handle your legal matter.  She also tries to match the attorney and client based on a personality fit, budget, and location.

 

Lori's team of attorneys cover all areas of law in Metro Detroit.  Most of the attorneys have been practicing in their area of expertise for 10-30 year and Lori has had a long successful referral relationship with them for 5-20 years in most cases.

 

If you need an affordable specialist to handle your legal matter, contact Lori today. 

Practice areas

OtherDUI and DWIEstate planningBusinessFamily
  1. 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.

    24 years

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. DUI and DWI: 5%

    I work with attorneys who specialize in DUI's.

  1. Elder law: 5%

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

  2. 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.

  3. Medical malpractice: 5%

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

  4. 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. 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.

  6. Intellectual property: 5%

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

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. Foreclosure: 5%

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

  10. Personal injury: 5%

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

  11. Social security: 2%

    I work with social security disability specialists.

  12. Workers compensation: 2%

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

  13. Landlord or tenant: 1%

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

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

PO Box 1552
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Your Legal Resource, PLLC

PO Box 1552
Birmingham, MI, 48012-1552

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
MIActive And In Good Standing198906/28/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers8
Legal guides18
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2019
Ambassador of the YearBirmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce2011
Mentor of the YearNational Association of Career Women: Metro Detroit Chapter2005
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Owner/Managing AttorneyYour Legal Resource, PLLC2004 - Present
Owner/PresidentLori T. Williams, PC1993 - 2003
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Women's Divorce Resource CenterAdvisory Board Member2013 - 2014
General Practice/Solo & Small Firm Section of State Bar of MichiganCouncil Member and Ask the Lawyer Event Committee Member2013 - 2014
Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of CommerceAmbassador Committee Chair; and Member2010 - 2013
Women's Bar Association, Oakland CountyMembership Committee Chair2009 - 2013
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Motion MagazineConnectivity2013
Macomb Legal NewsResourceful: Lawyer serves as legal 'connector' for her clients2010
National Business and Finance, Detroit Business Insight ExaminerDetroit’s Your Legal Resource helps Public, Attorneys2010
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Michigan State University College of LawJD - Juris Doctor1989
Michigan State UniversityBachelor of Arts1986
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Effective Strategies to Improve Your Law Firm's Bottom LineCreating Effective Referral Partners and Strategic Partners for your Practice2010
Monthly Meeting of Score Advisors5 Reasons Your Clients May Need a Business Attorney2010
Wayne State University Law School PresentationWhen the Detour Becomes the Destination: Alternative Careers for Lawyers2010
Monthly Lunch Meeting for MAUTOP 10 LIST FOR EFFECTIVE BRANDING, MARKETING, NETWORKING & REFERRAL RELATIONSHIPSn2010
Spoke to students at CCS5 Reasons You May Need a Business Attorney2010
MCC's 3rd Birthday, Conference, ExpoWhen, Where, & How To Choose An Attorney2010
Wayne State University Law School, 1st year studentsTop 10 Things Law Students Should Know About Branding, Marketing, & Networking2010
Professional Edge, UnpluggedBeyond The Basics: Relationship Building Skills2010
Lunch and LearnsCreating Your Personal Brand, Effective Networking, Creating Strategic Partners2009
Cooley Law School Lunch and Learn-Auburn Hills CampusTOP 10 LIST FOR LAW STUDENTS REGARDING2009

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

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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.

Clarity and Freedom to Take Action

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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 conversation 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.

A Sterling Choice

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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 also 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!

Attorney endorsements

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Venar Ayar, Tax Attorney on Aug 26, 2013
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!

Erin Klug, Patent application Attorney on May 14, 2013
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.

John Lange

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.

Christopher Berry, Elder law Attorney on Jun 30, 2010
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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