Michael S. Thomas

Michael S. Thomas

4.7
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 34 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Clinton Township, MI
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury, Probate

43570 Garfield, Suite 101, Clinton Township, MI

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

All aspects of Family Law practice including, but not limited to, divorce, parenting time and child custody disputes.

50%
Personal Injury 30%

Car accidents, animal and dog bites, premises liability and all other personal injury matters.

30%
Probate 20%

Will contests, life insurance disputes, guardianships, conservatorships and other contested probate matters.

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 34 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1991

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Matecun, Thomas, & Olson, PLC

43570 Garfield, Suite 101, Clinton Township, MI, 48038

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Michael S. Thomas's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 06, 2020 | Divorce & Separation

Greedy

I'm not going to hire th first lawyer that comes my way, he wanted a deposit almost double what any other lawyer requested from me. He didn't give me any confidence and told me I as responsible for my husbands debt. My husband refuses to work, doesn't help watch my daughter and is also abusive. He d...idn't car about any of that. I have spoke with several lawyers since, they assured Me that I could get fully custody, I would not inherit my soon to be ex debt and that he wouldn't even get visitation time Bc of the violence he shows in front of our daughter. He's greedy, and I suggest you keep looking.

Michael Thomas

Replied last October 28, 2016

I am very sorry to learn that your experience was negative. It sounds like our contact was limited to an initial phone consultation and did not lead to a more detailed face to face meeting. Your review will help me with future initial phone consultations. I wish you and your daughter only the best of luck!

Posted by Dan | June 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Highly recommend hiring Mike

For my child custody case, Mike was by my side every step of the way. I was well informed of everything as it happened. My opinions and concerns were always listened to carefully. He worked diligently on ensuring my parenting time would be more than sufficient. But he, also, made a concerted effort t...o keep things as civil as possible. He not only fought hard for me, he fought hard to help facilitate a healthier relationship between myself and the mother. Mike not only cares about your current case, he cares about your future and what happens next.

Posted by April | June 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Excellent lawyer

Mike Thomas is an excellent attorney, I have used him a couple times. Very easy to talk to oh, and is very much on point with everything. Always does the best for his clients I know for me oh, he has went over and Beyond to get the best outcome for my situations would recommend him to anybody which I... have.

Posted by Todd | September 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

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Michael Thomas was hired as my personal injury attorney. I followed his advice every step of the way and settled my case before it even went to trial. Would fully recommend to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Couldnt of asked for a better lawyer

I was injured in florida and overwhelmed once i finally got back home to Michigan. Mike made the whole process alot easier then i thought it would have been since it happened in a different state. Any questions i had, Mike answered them fast and he made sure i understood everything that was happening.... I am greatfull for all of Mike's help, i wasnt just another client to him.

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Michael S. Thomas's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stuart Johnson

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Mike Thomas as an attorney in my community who is respected by his peers. I refer clients to Mike and he has always treated them with respect and fought hard on their cases."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Mark Butler

Family lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mike wholeheartedly. He is a fine lawyer who works hard on behalf of his clients. Mike is an honorable and well-respected member of the bar."

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David Campos

Litigation lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Attorney Thomas for reasons including that I found him to be an extremely thorough lawyer with regard to all the matters of importance and best interest of his client. While a tough lawyer on issues relating to the best interest of his client, I found him to be a trustworthy lawyer who worked hard to achieve the best result for his client. I suspect that he will receive glowing remarks from his clients and I would not hesitate to recommend any one I knew that needed a litigator in his area of Michigan to retain attorney Thomas."

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Michael Olson

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is the most honorable, professional and prepared lawyer you will ever encounter. I highly and fully endorse him and recommend him to any client seeking a top-rate, honest and smart lawyer."

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Glenn Matecun

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have co-counseled with Mike on many cases, including trials (both jury and non-jury). He is a talented trial lawyer who vigorously pursues cases for his clients, and gets great results. He is always well-prepared and is not shy about taking a case to trial. I have referred cases to Mike and will continue to send him cases. Clients could not ask for a more qualified attorney."

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Stuart Johnson

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Michael Olson

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2020

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2004

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2003

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2002

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Member, Matecun, Thomas & Olson, PLC

2000 - 2011

Of Counsel, Kirk & Huth, PC

Associations

1991 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

Macomb County Bar Association

Member

Education

1991

Wayne State University Law School

Juris Doctor

1985

Oakland University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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