Dedicated to helping you protect the important things...You worked hard to earn it, let us help you assure it gets to where you want it to beExperience to guide you through administration or aggressively advocate for your rights in probate
Mr. Patrick is a licensed Michigan lawyer with a focus in probate law. He has the legal counseling skills, experience, and dedication that your legal matter deserves. Whether you are looking for a probate attorney, an estate attorney or need legal advice when dealing with these emotional issues, trust our office to guide you through the process and deliver results.
Mr. Patrick’s specialized knowledge of estate planning and probate law topics set him apart from general practitioners. Prior to opening his own practice, Mr. Patrick clerked for a seasoned elder law/estate planning firm. Since establishing his own probate and estate law practice, Mr. Patrick has personally counseled hundreds of individuals in legal matters and has educated thousands throughout Michigan as an estate planning speaker and author.
Practice areas
Probate litigation matters including contested estate proceedings, guardianships, conservatorships, and wrongful death settlements
18 years
Assist small and large estates plan for the inevitability of passing away and the possibility of incapacity.
18 years
18 years
Languages spoken
English
Law Office Of Dean E. Patrick, PLLC
24725 W. 12 Mile Road
Suite 110
Southfield, MI, 48034
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MI | Active And In Good Standing | 2004 | 05/11/2022 |
Legal answers | 53 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Client's Choice | Avvo | 2016 |
Client's Choice Award | Avvo | 2014 |
Top Attorneys in Michigan Rising Stars | Crain's Detroit Business | 2014 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2014 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2014 |
Top Attorneys in Michigan Rising Stars | Hour Detroit Magazine | 2014 |
Clients' Choice Award | Avvo | 2012 |
The Probate and Estate Planning Program | The Institute of Continuing Legal Education | 2008 |
Book Award | University of Detroit Mercy School of Law | 2004 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Law Office of Dean E. Patrick, PLLC | 2008 - Present |
Of Counsel | Estate Law, PC | 2004 - 2008 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Wayne County Probate Bar Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
State Bar of Michigan, Litigation Section | Attorney Member | 2012 - Present |
State Bar of Michigan, Elder Law and Disability Rights Section | Attorney Member | 2011 - Present |
State Bar of Michigan, Probate and Estate Planning Section | Attorney Member | 2010 - Present |
State Bar of Michigan | Member | 2004 - Present |
American Bar Association | 2005 - 2005 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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www.PatrickLegal.com | Guardianship | 2014 |
www.PatrickLegal.com | Will Disputes | 2014 |
www.PatrickLegal.com | Last Wills | 2014 |
www.PatrickLegal.com | Trusts | 2014 |
www.PatrickLegal.com | Probate Administration | 2014 |
www.PatrickLegal.com | Probate | 2014 |
www.PatrickLegal.com | Estate Planning | 2014 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Detroit Mercy School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2004 |
Central Michigan University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1998 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Trusts: The Ultimate Guide | Estate Planning | 2016 |
Estate Planning and Wealth Transfer | Estate Planning, Probate, and Finance | 2012 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Recovered Home and Personal Property | Third party has no interest in the family home and majority of personal property recovered! |
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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, Estate planning Attorney on Jun 2, 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!
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, Estate planning Attorney on Jun 2, 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, Estate planning Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Richard Geller, Unknown Attorney on Sep 15, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Dean. Highly respected in the legal community with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication.
Jeffrey Caffee, Unknown Attorney on Sep 10, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.
Vitaly Sigal, Unknown Attorney on Aug 29, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Adam Lahood, Unknown Attorney on Aug 28, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Roger Ermola, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 28, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Sean Cleary, Estate planning 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, Unknown Attorney on Apr 29, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the community.
Gary Brod, Estate planning Attorney on Apr 23, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Howard Siegrist, Estate planning Attorney on Apr 18, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Andrew Kowalkowski, Estate planning Attorney on Apr 18, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
John O'Brien, Estate planning Attorney on Apr 11, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.
Brad Micklin, Estate planning Attorney on Apr 10, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Allison Hamilton, Probate Attorney on Apr 10, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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, Unknown Attorney on Apr 9, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Daniel Luneau, Unknown Attorney on Apr 9, 2014
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Chong Ye, Unknown Attorney on Apr 9, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Joseph Dadich, Probate Attorney on Jan 10, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Dean goes above and beyond a client's expectations and that is why I highly recommend his Probate Court skills.