Jamie R. Ryke

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Jamie R. Ryke

4.9
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 28 years

Probate Lawyer at Southfield, MI
Practice Areas: Probate

24725 W 12 Mile Rd, Suite 110, Southfield, MI

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About Jamie

Biography

We are litigation attorneys. Most people who handle probate do paperwork. They prepare documents for you but they are not going to be able to fight for you. We are located in Southfield but we handle cases everywhere in Michigan including the U.P. looking for a fighter? we are here!

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Probate 100%

I fight for people to get them the assets they believe they are entitled to when family members pass away. Often, people try to steal from people when they are dying. I am the person who can fix that when wrong things happen to you.

29 years | 1,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 10 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015

Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 28 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1997

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Thav Ryke & Assoc P.C.

24725 W 12 Mile Rd, Suite 110, Southfield, MI, 48034-1050

michprobate.com

Online Presence

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Jamie R. Ryke's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Posted by Richard | December 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Five stars!

Without a doubt, this lawyer appeared in court for me while I was living in Miami. At the last minute, I called him the night before I was to appear; and the next morning he was there at the Detroit Probate hearing @ 8:00 am sharp! The rest is history. On only a word of honor, Jamie Ryke handled my... case from beginning to end. His style is quick and to the point. His staff is also "outstanding." Believe me, I couldn't have found a better attorney had I scanned thru each and every web site. For lack of better words; a gentleman and a scholar.

Posted by anonymous | March 02, 2015 | Probate

Beware! Hiring this lawyer was a huge mistake.

I spoke to Jamie at length and then gave him a retainer. After that I could not get him on the phone. I spoke to his assistant, who lacked the knowledge I needed for my case. They were very unresponsive to my emails and eventually I had to go to the courts myself to get an update. Then I was charged ...excessively for unreplied emails and meetings that never happened. No one in the office seemed like they had done probate before and could not answer any of my questions. It was always..."I'll have to ask Jamie." And he never called back. I am extremely disappointed and feel like they were a complete waste. I finally found out that his niche was bankruptcy...not probate. Do not use this firm....they are not worth your time or money. Beware!

Jamie Ryke

Replied last February 27, 2015

It is so interesting that this person did not even leave a name. It is unfortunate but this website will not allow me to delete this material even though it is not verified. If you hire me to handle a probate case, I will fight for you like you always imagined an attorney is supposed to. I don't let people hide.

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Jamie R. Ryke's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dawn Santamarina

Probate lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jamie is an extremely knowledgeable and dedicated attorney. He is a pleasure to work with and a great mentor. He fights for his clients as if he was fighting for himself."

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Martin Radner

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Schwartz

Probate lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Jamie is very professional, knowledgeable and cares greatly about his clients"

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Michael Franklin

Probate lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Jamie Ryke is one of the premier probate attorneys in the state of Michigan. His combination of skill, experience, and expertise makes him a force to be reckoned with in any contested matter. I highly recommend him."

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Andrew Thav

Probate lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jared Haddock

Probate lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this attorney without reservation. Mr. Ryke is extremely energetic, hard-working, and firmly determined to reach the best possible outcomes for his clients. He never turns away a challenge and is always eager to explore new methods and strategies when necessary. It seems his natural impulse to confidently approach every obstacle as though victory is all but assured and the inevitable struggle is merely a formality. This trait is particularly useful in seemingly dire situations and comes more naturally to him than most others in the field. Most attorneys are very busy and, while he's no exception, he somehow manages to be readily available for clients and handles each case with such devotion that many would think they were his only client. Those who've had lengthy or complicated legal matters know how valuable that is. Those who haven’t owe it to themselves to take my word for it. Mr. Ryke is diligent and aggressive for his clients, yet fair and compassionate toward them."

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Jennifer Werbling

Probate lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jamie Ryke is one of the finest Probate attorneys in the State of Michigan. Jamie Ryke is highly skilled, intelligent, detail oriented, professional, and hard-working. Jamie Ryke is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and achieves excellent results. Jamie Ryke is an experienced probate lawyer who will fight for his clients."

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Christopher Forrest

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent, professional and smart. Highly recommended."

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Dawn Santamarina

Litigation lawyer

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Andrew Thav

Probate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Featured Attorney, Lawyers of Distinction

2016

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Top Lawyer, Michigan Top Lawyer

Work Experience

1998 - 2017

Attorney, Thav Ryke and Assoc

Associations

2012 - Present

Wayne County Probate Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Wayne County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Oakland County Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Estate of Helen Lentovich v Deborah Ayotte

Trial victory

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Education

1996

St. Thomas University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Michigan State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

How to probate an estate

Probate

Publications

2015

www.michprobate.com where is the money

2015

2015

www.michprobate.com Is there a will?

2015

www.michprobate.com Stealing assets from the estate

2015

www.michprobate.com estate? even if I have a will.

2015

Languages

English

Activity

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