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 8 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Property case that is in the family name for 74 years.

Mr. Whithehead don't wast your money he's a loser. In many ways . He was our attorney for 3 plus years. Over that period of time unlimited phone calls may 5 times. He never called on his own or asked any questions. We paid him for a trail where we could talk. We never got to say a word on zoom .... The paper work I got back was just and oral argument that maybe last 1 hour. Mr Whitehead had surveys good and bad and exhibits we sent him before the Zoom argument Mr Whitehead calls a know all attorney here Said I could of won if Mr Whitehead would of knew what he was doing. Plus my surveyor attorney wrote Mr Whitehead a nasty letter the State investigation seen it also . Mr Whitehead made me pay for taxes and a dollar for and dead autumn olive bush In Michigan Now autumn olive are against the law to sell or transplant and etc. A deed autumn olive was the only thing I cut. Plus looking at the tax papers the other attorney was cheaper and better. The state of Michigan Court of Appeals said there was several things in the case that was not brought up. Again we was there and could not talk only Mr Whitehead Our league only advisor. And a loser

Bert Whitehead

Replied last February 15, 2023

Hi. I am not surprised that this client wrote a poor review, but only because he was not happy with the outcome, and not because we did anything less than an excellent job. At a very affordable cost compared to other law firms (who would have cost well over $20k for the entire case and appeal, and we cost a fraction of that) we took the case through every phase of his defense to keep a very tiny and remote portion of his very large farm property that was the subject of a land survey dispute with a neighbor. At the end of the day, the other party had superior surveys, the lower court and Appeals court felt the law favored the other party's position and surveys, and it is not true that any argument was missed in our appeal, nor did the Appeals court say anything was missed. In a case like this, there will always be a winning side and a losing side, and the losing side will often then feel that their attorney was the problem when in fact many times, as is with this case, the client's problem was that the law and facts were simply not on their side, despite a valiant argument to the contrary. Given how many cases and appeals I have won (many), I am confident in how we handled this case, at much lower costs than typical attorneys. Thank you for the ability to respond.

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 Dana | January 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Attorney

Bert from Access Legal Care went above and beyond for my “Divorce” - partition lawsuit. Not only was Bert on time for every court date he was also extremely professional and handled my case better than I could have ever expected. I highly recommend Bert. Not only did I save thousands of dollars by ch...oosing Bert from Access Legal Care I also gained a life time attorney for my everyday legal needs. Thank you so much Bert for all you did for my kids and I! I can never thank you enough!!

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 Terri | June 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

The "Tiger" you need in your corner!

I had been living in "fight or flight" mode since the onset of my divorce in 2016, which was everything short of a "Jerry Springer" show! Three attorneys later, after depleting any money I had or could borrow, I found my self in bankruptcy and still in need of someone to protect the interests of me a...nd my two daughters in post-divorce matters. After trying to represent my self as a "pro-per" defendant, I was broken both mentally and financially. Finding myself facing a "Show Cause" hearing, you could say I was "at the end of my rope." Then a friend referred me to Bert Tiger Whitehead. I found Mr. Whitehead to be a "High-End" attorney at an affordable price, who offered me excellent service with integrity for his profession. I couldn't believe how relieved I was from the moment I spoke with him. His knowledge and capability of handling my ex's very aggressive attorney in post-divorce matters, as well as knowing the laws of bankruptcy and how they affect divorce, allowed me and my family to "breathe" again! Not only a great attorney, but a compassionate negotiator who is able to get the job done. Recently when I found myself back in court facing not only one, but two of my ex's attorneys, I knew that Mr. Whitehead was definitely the "tiger" I needed in my corner! Any legal matter you are faced with.....I believe Bert is your guy!

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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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Evan Oshan

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nadine Jett

Family lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. This lawyer's contributions to this site are invaluable. I happily endorse this lawyer's work, ability and charity to those asking for advice. Further, I like to endorse good lawyers, because I find the AVVO rating system to be dishonest and corrupt. Frequently, disgruntled litigants on the opposing side (not your clients) will bash a lawyer on this site, pretending to be "your" client. When this situation is brought to AVVO attention, Avvo refuses to do anything to investigate and remove the false, slanderous "client" reviews. AVVO is a mean petty internet blog site trying to make money off of lawyers, and does not care if the public receives truthful information."

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Joseph Schodowski

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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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

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