Lawrence J. Lacey

Lawrence J. Lacey

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 30 years

Probate Lawyer at Royal Oak, MI
Practice Areas: Probate, Wills & Living Wills, Trusts

26080 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak, MI

About Lawrence

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Probate 40%

Estates processing and letigating

31 years

40%
Wills and Living Wills 40%

Simple and complex wills.

31 years

40%
Trusts 20%

Simple and complex trusts

31 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 200-250 per hour

Contingency

10%-33%

Pro bono

3 %


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 30 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1995

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Lawrence J. Lacey

26080 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak, MI, 48067

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Lawrence J. Lacey's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
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Posted by Tanya | November 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Lawyer Ever!

Mr. Lacey initially litigated a rental dispute with an apartment complex in Rochester Hills Michigan. The apartment complex claimed that I owed them money and was suing me for that money and more. Mr. Lacey was referred to me by a co-worker. I presented Mr. Lacey with the proof that I didn't owe the ...money and he was successful in resolving the issue in my favor. Because of this issue I decided to move and a few years later the complex tried to sue me for wrongful termination of the lease even though I gave the complex written notice that I was leaving because of the negative history that we had together and they agreed to let me go. I contacted Mr. Lacey again and the final result was a "tie"; the ruling was that I had to pay some money to the complex but they had to give me back my security deposit which they had held. More recently Mr. Lacey helped my husband and I create our Living Wills.

Posted by Karl | October 4, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Landlord/Tenant & Land Contracts

I hired Mr. Lacey to handle and work with me regarding Landlord/Tenant contracts and disputes. I also have had land contracts written and executed by him. I found working with Mr. Lacey to be very easy as we accomplished all of my needs. I have recommended him to other family members as well as busin...ess acquaintance. All have commented with the same remarks "How easy he is to work with and he does get the job done"

Posted by Chris | September 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional Long Distance Service!!!

We were in need of an attorney located in Michigan to help us dispose of family property in the state of Michigan. This involved several family members and most living in different states. We contacted Mr. Lacey to see if he could represent us in this matter to help resolve the multiple issues that ...were involved in the selling of this acreage. Through his diligence and resourcefulness along with many long distance phone conversations, he was able to effectively help us liquidate this property. We could never have accomplished this without Mr. Lacey's help, diligence and trust, especially handling this matter long distance. We unfortunately never personally met, but I feel as though I have known him for a very long time. I highly recommend his services to anyone! I can never thank him enough for handling this sensitive matter in such a professional way!!!

Posted by Brian | September 29, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Sound advice

He gave me sound advice on how to handle a situation involving an unethical contractor, and how to keep the situation from getting worse.

Posted by Frank Vella | September 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great referral

Larry was a guiding light into the Probate Court system as I was faced with dealing with a family member's estate. Thankful for the good advice I got from Larry....He prepared paperwork and forms that saved me multiple trips to the Court.

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Lawrence J. Lacey's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gregory Vallie

Consumer protection lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Larry is a gifted attorney that focuses his practice in the areas of consumer law, and probate and estate planning. I highly recommend this attorney."

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William Ard

Consumer protection lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer both both consumer protection and elder law."

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Michelle Radloff

General practice lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Larry is a detail oriented attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Frank Kelley Consumer Advocate of the Year, Consumer Law Section State Bar of Michigan

2002

Pro Bono Service Award, Oakland County Bar Association

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Owner, Lawrence J. Lacey PC

1968 - 2003

Project Engineer, Detroit Edison

Associations

2005 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

ICLE Board Certified Specialist Probate and Estate planning

2007 - 2008

Consumer Law Section State Bar of Michigan

President

2001 - 2012

State Bar of Michigan, Consumer Law Section

Chair, Treasurer Secretary

1998 - 1999

Oakland County Bar Association

Chair Solo and small firm section

1996 - 1997

Oakland County Bar Association

Past Chair of Solo and Small Firm and New Lawyers

1996 - 1997

Oakland County Bar Association

Chair Young Lawers

Education

1994

Detroit College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1972

Lawrence Technological University

BS - Bachelor of Science

1968

Lawrence Technological University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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