Bert Whitehead IV

Bert Whitehead IV

also known as Tiger Whitehead, Bert Tiger Whitehead

4.2
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 14 years

Family Lawyer at Southfield, MI
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense ... +4 more

22200 W 11 Mile Rd, Suite 576, Southfield, MI

About Bert

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 75-200 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 3 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2022

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Michigan for 14 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2011

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 6 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2019

Voluntarily Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Bert Tiger Whitehead, Attorney at Law

22200 W 11 Mile Rd, Suite 576, Southfield, MI, 48037

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Bert Whitehead IV's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

42 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Blaise | February 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Life changing results from Bert Whitehead and his Team!!!!

I highly recommend the services of Access Legal Care Law Firm and specifically attorney Bert Whitehead and his team. Throughout my custody hearings, they provided exceptional guidance and support, ensuring that I had a clear understanding of the process and assisted me in filling out the necessary pa...perwork accurately and submitting it on time. One aspect that impressed me was their attentiveness to my needs and preferences. Despite their busy schedule, they always made sure to allocate time for my phone calls, which was included in the payment. I initially found the strict time window for calls a bit disconcerting, but Attorney Whitehead promptly addressed all my concerns and ensured that I received the necessary attention and guidance. What I appreciated most was the transparency in terms of payment. Whether it was a straight upfront payment or a payment plan, they provided a clear rate, ensuring that I knew what to expect. Despite opting for a payment plan, the level of service and dedication extended to me was no different from those who paid in full. Attorney Whitehead and his team were meticulous in their approach to my case, going above and beyond to set me up for success. They ensured that I understood my responsibilities and provided updates on the progress of the case, including reminders and calls the night before court hearings to ensure my preparedness. Although I never met Attorney Whitehead in person, our communication through Skype and phone calls made me feel like he was my personal attorney. The entire team at Access Legal Care works tirelessly, often working seven days a week, demonstrating their commitment to their clients. They genuinely care about achieving the best possible outcome, regardless of payment plan or payment in full. They never left me hanging and consistently provided assistance and support throughout the ups and downs of the case. Attorney Whitehead and his team are not only proficient in navigating the legal system but also in finding cost-saving alternatives to reach a favorable resolution. They understood the gravity of my case and approached it with efficiency, grace, and precision. I cannot express enough gratitude for the positive impact they had on my life. Thanks to their expertise and dedication, I was able to achieve my desired outcome, although it did take some time and patience. I fully believe that no other lawyer could have done a better job, even if I had paid them in full. Access Legal Care, led by Attorney Bert Whitehead, is an outstanding law firm with a compassionate and skilled team. If you are in need of legal assistance, I strongly encourage you to reach out to them. I have personally tried various internet sites, consulted with different lawyers and experts, and Access Legal Care stands out as the best choice. They will make the seemingly impossible possible and restore your hope in a successful outcome. They certainly did that for me, and I will forever be grateful. Thank you once again to Burt Whitehead and the entire team. Stay blessed and stay great! Sincerely blaise

Posted by Clarissa Clinton | February 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

Marble law Girm

Mr.Whitehead was the greatest lawyer for my case he's committed, compassionate and listens to your concerns. Mr.Whitehead also gave me his personal number to reach out to him anytime I needed questions answered or didn't understand what was going on with my case. I highly recommend this law firm and ...if you're dealing with guardianship ask for Bert Whitehead.

Posted by Sandi | January 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Outstanding Legal Advise

I can not say enough good things about Access Legal. From my very first contact with them, I knew I made the right decision. They were quick to answer emails and/or phone calls. They explained the Legal process and what to expect. They calmed fears of impending incarceration and from the very beg...inning said incarceration would not be the outcome. I would highly recommend Attorney Whitehead and Access Legal to anyone who is seeking legal assistance. There is no one I would have rather had in my corner, fighting endlessly for the outcome I was hoping for.

Posted by Alicia | December 20, 2020 | Child Custody

One of the best legal experiences of my life!

Mr. Whitehead is more then a Lawyer, he is dedicated to you and your case! Mr. Whitehead is a reasonable caring person, that will treat you as if you were one of his friend/ family members! Mr. Whitehead understands that child custody cases can be very stressful and time consuming, he is willing to... spend extra time with you on the phone, over email or in person in order for you to feel confident, less stressed and at peace with what you have to deal with! He has made dealing with my sons father and the courts so easy on me. I will forever be thankful for how he has helped me. He will work with you and make sure you have a clear understanding of the current Michigan Custody Laws, and any and every form that is required to be filled out and filed with the courts! Mr. whitehead will work very hard for you and he will get you what you need, he and his team are well worth every penny ( very affordable).

Bert Whitehead

Replied last December 20, 2020

Thank you, Alicia. It has been a pleasuring working with you, and I really appreciate all of the nice comments you gave for me here, and on facebook. Your son is a real cute little dude! P.s. I assume you meant to give a 5-star review, not a one-star, given your glowing review, but others will see it was an accident. Glad you were pleased with our services! Thank you!

Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

Don't waste your time. Hired for a divorce and I ended up doing it all. Sent us a check back for $250 when we paid 1k plus and he removed his google reviews. You're welcome for fixing the bug in your system. We deserve more than $250 back. But my family says when a crooked lawyer sends you a check ba...ck A. They are admitting to a screw up and B. You probably won't get it all back, so let it go. You're welcome for the free money and thanks for hurting a low income family.

Bert Whitehead

Replied last December 20, 2020

I'm sorry this person feels this way. First, our fees were only $850 to prepare, file, and assist with service of a complaint for divorce with minors, plus 30 days of unlimited legal advice. $150 extra was to a third party for a background investigation paid to locate the Defendant in another state, and filing fees were $255. Second, it is true the client identified an error on two fields on their pdf docs at the time we shared the documents "for review." The fields were correct on the individual editable pdfs before sharing with client, but when we combined the editable pdfs into one pdf for review, two fields were affected. The client caught the errors, corrected them, and we filed the corrected docs the first time. Thus the review process worked. Furthermore, the $850 being non-refundable, we still gladly refunded $250 because the client complained about finding two errors during the "review process" , and because there was a portion of the fee still unearned since the client didn't use our help to assist in getting the Defendant served or to file the proof of service. Although these services are only $100 of the $850, we gave back $250. If we were crooked, we wouldn't have such reasonable prices in the first place, wouldn't return any "non-refundable" fees, wouldn't return $250 for only $100 of unearned fees, and wouldn't take the time to respond to the very rare poor review. In the end, we did what we promised, located the Defendant, prepared all docs, filed them correctly the first time, started the divorce case, and gave 30 days of unlimited advice and then some. Most people are thrilled with our services. We are sorry this client was not. Fortunately, thousands of people can't afford typically-priced law firms and will still enjoy our free legal advice and affordable legal help, most of whom will continue to rate us 4 and 5 stars. Our Google reviews were unfortunately deleted when we changed locations from Southfield to Birmingham, because we had two duplicate locations, so we changed one and removed the other, not knowing we were removing our reviews. Our overall rating was over 4 stars with dozens of reviews, just as with Avvo and at our website, accesslegalcare.com. Thank you for your review, and for helping us to constantly improve. God bless you and we wish only the best for you and your family. Merry Christmas too!

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Bert Whitehead IV's Lawyer Endorsements

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Chelsea Rebeck

Family lawyer | Nov 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Bert and I have worked together on several cases. His passion for helping his clients makes him an outstanding attorney. I highly recommend him."

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Jillian Hindo

Business lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Bert is hardworking and dedicated. I would highly recommend him."

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Aaron Shahan

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Through Access Legal Care, PLLC, Mr. Whitehead is able to provide exceptional legal services to all residents of Michigan at a fair and reasonable price. His dedication to improve the practice in this regard is highly admirable. For that reason, I endorse Mr. Whitehead."

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Madana Hermiz

Family lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Mr. Whitehead on numerous occasions and have seen how passionate he is about what he does. He truly cares about helping people and is a great person to have on your side."

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nadine Jett

Family lawyer | Nov 12

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James Poniewierski

Unknown lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Bert Whitehead IV is a great attorney. He is able to provide significant legal services at an affordable rate. I have worked for him and I also feel comfortable sending my own clients to him."

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Howard Lewis

Family lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Whitehead is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend his legal services."

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Louis M. Brown Access to Justice Award, American Bar Association

1993

Army Commendation Medal, U.S. Army

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Attorney, Marble Law

2011 - Present

Owner, President, Primary Care Lawyer, Access Legal Care

2010 - 2012

Intern, then Associate, Harden Legal, PC

Associations

2012 - Present

Federal Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District Michigan

Licensed Attorney 6/28/12

2011 - Present

Michigan Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2014

American Bar Association

Vice-Committee Chair, YLD Access to Justice Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Saved a dog's life

We won the case, the order to kill the dog was vacated, and the dog was returned to the owner. The owner was extremely happy, and left a great review.

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Education

2010

Thomas Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

Grand Canyon University

MBA

Speaking Engagements

2014

YLD Access to Justice Teleconference Opportunities for Law Practice in Rural Communities

Publications

2013

Motion Magazine - by Detroit Legal News Easy Access

Languages

English

Activity

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