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Dean E. Patrick

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  • Southfield, MI
  • Licensed for 14 years
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About Dean

Dedicated to helping you protect the important things...

Practice areas

General practiceEstate planningProbate
  1. Probate: 70%

    Probate litigation matters including contested estate proceedings, guardianships, conservatorships, and wrongful death settlements

    15 years

  2. Estate planning: 20%

    Assist small and large estates plan for the inevitability of passing away and the possibility of incapacity.

    15 years

  3. General practice: 10%

    15 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

24725 W. 12 Mile Road
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Law Office Of Dean E. Patrick, PLLC

24725 W. 12 Mile Road
Suite 110
Southfield, MI, 48034

Office (248) 663-2566

http://www.PatrickLegal.com

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
MIActive And In Good Standing200409/23/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers53
Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Client's ChoiceAvvo2016
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2014
Rising StarSuperLawyers2014
Rising StarSuper Lawyers Magazine2014
Top Attorneys in Michigan Rising StarsHour Detroit Magazine2014
Top Attorneys in Michigan Rising StarsCrain's Detroit Business2014
Client's Choice AwardAvvo2014
Clients' Choice AwardAvvo2012
The Probate and Estate Planning ProgramThe Institute of Continuing Legal Education2008
Book AwardUniversity of Detroit Mercy School of Law2004
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
OwnerLaw Office of Dean E. Patrick, PLLC2008 - Present
Of CounselEstate Law, PC2004 - 2008
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Wayne County Probate Bar AssociationMember2014 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Litigation SectionAttorney Member2012 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Elder Law and Disability Rights SectionAttorney Member2011 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Probate and Estate Planning SectionAttorney Member2010 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember2004 - Present
American Bar AssociationN/A2005 - 2005
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
www.PatrickLegal.comGuardianship2014
www.PatrickLegal.comWill Disputes2014
www.PatrickLegal.comLast Wills2014
www.PatrickLegal.comTrusts2014
www.PatrickLegal.comProbate Administration2014
www.PatrickLegal.comProbate2014
www.PatrickLegal.comEstate Planning2014
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Detroit Mercy School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2004
Central Michigan UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science1998
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Trusts: The Ultimate GuideEstate Planning2016
Estate Planning and Wealth TransferEstate Planning, Probate, and Finance2012
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Recovered Home and Personal PropertyThird party has no interest in the family home and majority of personal property recovered!

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Review Dean Patrick

Honest and extremely knowledgeable!

Posted by NancyTue Jan 08 2019

Dean Patrick called back, gave me his honest opinion, and helped to answer questions another lawyer couldn't or wouldn't answer. He was compassionate, and walked me through everything and put my mind at ease. I would hire him if I needed an attorney!
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Excellent Lawyer!!

Posted by MariamMon Dec 10 2018

A couple months ago I received my first ticket with a 4 point penalty and a fee of around $185. I didn’t know anything about how the traffic system worked and i’ve never been in a court before so I choose to be safe and have a lawyer represent my case. After calling multiple lawyers I almost decided to go represent myself in the court because they didn't seem to be interested in the details, nor did they ask me to meet them in person to discuss my concerns and the plan of action, all they asked for was a copy of the ticket and a check with money. But when I called Dean, he seemed to be interested in all the details, and invited me over to his office where we spent around an hour discussing all the aspects of the case, he didn't give me false hope and was very straightforward but with his great attention to detail I felt comfortable that it would go smoothly. He was able to reduce my ticket from a 20 mile over to just impeding traffic with 0 points and no fees!! I highly recommend Dean to anyone!!!!!
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Nickolas Pittman, Estate planning Attorney on Feb 6, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mr. Patrick provided mentorship to me when I was just starting out in the field of estate planning. I endorse this lawyer.

Scott Aaronson, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 3, 2015
Relationship: Friend

Whenever I have an estate planning related question, Dean is my go to guy. Not only have I referred clients to him, I have referred my own family to him as well. He is simply the best guy I know for estate planning and probate related issues!

Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 29, 2014
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Richard Geller, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 15, 2014
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I endorse Dean. Highly respected in the legal community with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication.

Jeffrey Caffee, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 11, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.

Vitaly Sigal, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 29, 2014
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Adam Lahood, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 29, 2014
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Roger Ermola, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 28, 2014
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Sean Cleary, Car accident Attorney on May 19, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.

Randal Moore, Business Attorney on Apr 29, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the community.

Gary Brod, Car accident Attorney on Apr 24, 2014
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John O'Brien, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 11, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.

Brad Micklin, Family Attorney on Apr 10, 2014
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Allison Hamilton, Mediation Attorney on Apr 10, 2014
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I wholeheartedly endorse Dean Patrick, particularly in the area of probate law. He volunteers his free time to answer questions on AVVO. The answers are always helpful, insightful and accurate. Mr. Patrick is an asset to the legal profession in Michigan.

Christian Lassen, Life insurance Attorney on Apr 10, 2014
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Daniel Luneau, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 9, 2014
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Chong Ye, Car accident Attorney on Apr 9, 2014
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Joseph Dadich, Tax Attorney on Jan 10, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Dean goes above and beyond a client's expectations and that is why I highly recommend his Probate Court skills.

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