Lauren M. Underwood

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Lauren M. Underwood

2.3
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 34 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Bingham Farms, MI
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts ... +2 more

30100 Telegraph Rd Ste 360, Bingham Farms, MI

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2010
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About Lauren

Biography

Guidance when you need it most. Call now for a free consultation.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 30%

With countless free or low-cost estate planning forms readily available on the Internet, many people think that estate planning is simple and there is no need to work with an experienced estate planning lawyer. Call today to see how a lawyer helps.

34 years

30%
Probate 30%

The emotional turmoil after a loved one's death can make the legal responsibilities — such as distributing your loved one's assets — seem insurmountable. These same emotions can heighten tensions between family members when they disagree. Call now.

34 years

30%
Trusts 20%

There are many different types of trusts that are designed to achieve a wide range of goals. However, they can all be implemented to protect your assets and estate. Call now for a free consultation.

34 years

20%
Litigation 10%

Attorney Underwood has been helping people in Michigan since 1991. She is a premier litigator and can help you through your trial. Give her a call today for a free case evaluation and get the help you need.

34 years

10%
Mediation 10%

Both parties must agree to the terms of the solution. The mediation process involves a neutral third-party mediator who works as a go-between for the parties, negotiating a resolution that is the result of give-and-take from both parties.

34 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 34 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1991

Active in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2010

Location

Bingham Legal Group PC

30100 Telegraph Rd Ste 360, Bingham Farms, MI, 48025-5804

binghamlegalgroup.com/attorney/lauren-m-underwood/

Online Presence

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Lauren M. Underwood's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

2.3 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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

Posted by Mackenzie | August 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very knowledgeable and hard working!

From our first consultation, Lauren was so informative and extremely helpful. She truly cares about her clients and works hard to get the job done! So thankful to use her services.

Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Don't hire her

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2010. Suspension issued in MI, 2010 updated on 03/18/2013

Posted by anonymous | September 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very Disappointing

It was my experience that Ms. Underwood presumes that her clients are not as intelligent as she believes she is and therefore tries to get as much money from them as she can while doing the least amount of work. As the Attorney for our father’s estate, my sisters and I found her to be unresponsive to... our many requests for accounting and supporting documentation causing us to seek new counsel. We would recommend you hire an attorney who will put any and all assets of your loved one in an interest bearing trust account, which Ms. Underwood did not do for us. As a result, a lot of money was lost and we felt we were grossly overcharged for her representation (or should I say “misrepresentation”).

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Lauren M. Underwood's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lawrence Pepper

Probate lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Lauren for a substantial amount of time. She is wonderful to work with, and we have shared work on several files over the years. She is capable, conscientious, and very thorough in her work. I have also, on occasion, referred clients to her where I felt that she would be suitable for their needs."

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Michael Einheuser

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Lauren for over 15 years. She possesses superior knowledge in the areas of estate planning and tax. I would not hesitate to use her personally or to recommend her to friends and family."

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Kendra Kleber

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Friend

"I know Lauren to be ethical, intelligent, detail-oriented, client-focused and a good and honest person. I have been and remain confident in her ability to provide excellent and reliable legal service. 4/16/2011 K. Kleber"

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Kenneth Silver

Trusts lawyer

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Dana Constand

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2010.

Suspension issued in MI, 2010

updated on 03/18/2013

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Managing Partner, Bingham Legal Group

Associations

2000 - Present

Probate & Estate Planning Advisory Board, ICLE

Board Member

1991 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

1991 - Present

American Bar Association

Member (Real Property, Trust law and Taxation Sections)

1991 - Present

Oakland County Bar Association

Member

2007 - 2008

State Bar of Michigan, Probate and Estate Planning Section

Chair

2006 - 2007

State Bar of Michigan, Probate and Estate Planning Section

Chair Elect

2002 - 2010

Financial and Estate Planning Council of Metropolitan Detroit

Member

2000 - 2001

EPIC Q & A Panel

Panel Member

1998 - 2001

State of Michigan - Standard Jury Instructions Committee of the Probate and Estate Planning Council

Chair

Education

1991

Detroit College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

Wayne State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2015

Institute of Continuing Legal Education (Michigan) Michigan Estate Planning Handbook

1996

Michigan Bar Journal, December Michigan's New Disclaimer of Property Interests Act

1996

Michigan Probate and Estate Planning Journal, Volume 14, No 3, Spring-Summer Disclaimer of Property Interests Act: Public Act 131 of 1996

1992

Michigan Tax Lawyer, Issue 4, Fourth Quarter Generation Skipping Transfer Tax - Here to Stay

Languages

English

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