Ruth Goldner, Esq. is a licensed attorney and member of the State Bar of Michigan. She earned a bachelor’s degree, with honors, in International Relations, from the University of Michigan-Dearborn, and a juris doctor, cum laude, from Wayne State University Law School. While a student, she earned a number of leadership awards and was named the Women Lawyers of Michigan Foundation Outstanding Female Law Student of the Year. After obtaining her license to practice law, Ms. Goldner practiced at two award-winning insurance defense firms, where she worked as a trial attorney and focused on personal injury litigation, insurance law, fraud litigation, and appeals. Inspired by her passion to work with individuals to find solutions to family conflicts, Ms. Goldner co-founded Goldner Deeg PLLC.
Ms. Goldner was selected to Super Lawyers in 2022 and 2023 (an exclusive list of top-rated attorneys based upon peer review, limited to 5% of Michigan attorneys) and received the Super Lawyers Rising Star award annually from 2013-2021. She is a regular contributor to the Institute of Continuing Legal Education, and participates in a number of legal and professional organizations, including the Michigan Inter-Professional Association on Marriage and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. She serves as Past President of the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce Business Women's Network, for which she won the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year award in 2020.
In addition to her busy career as an attorney, entrepreneur, and mentor, Ms. Goldner is a wife and mother and is grateful for her community of family and friends. In her spare time, Ms. Goldner is a voracious reader and enjoys needlepoint, puzzles, a good cup of coffee, and science fiction.
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About Goldner Deeg PLLC
We are a Michigan law firm that provides family law services, including divorce, custody, and child support cases. We recognize that you never intended to be involved in a divorce or child custody case. Family law issues are stressful for everyone involved, and you want to do the right thing and move forward in your life. You need a lawyer to assist you in finding resolution and protecting the best interests of you and your children so that you can restore peace of mind, well-being, and balance.
At Goldner Deeg, we view the legal process as an opportunity to transcend, transform, and move forward. Our attorneys are trained in both litigation and mediation. As your advocate and ally, our lawyers analyze your unique situation to find a balanced approach between assertive advocacy and peacefully maneauvering to find common ground and negotiate effective agreements.
Our legal services are designed to help you achieve your goals. When you retain our firm, you will get:
- Clear explanations of the legal process, without "legalese," so that you understand and can make informed decisions.
- A compassionate attorney who will listen to you, help you identify your goals, and help you develop and pursue a strategy for your case that feels right to you, so that you feel comfortable with and empowered by the process.
- Straightforward billing procedures and free discussions about any billing questions that you may have, so that you can trust the services provided.
- When appropriate, referrals to our trusted network of support professionals to help you manage stress, psychological issues, financial issues, and other legal issues that might arise during the pendency of your case, so that you are supported throughout the process.
At Goldner Deeg, we limit the number of clients that we accept at any given time to allow us to provide exceptional service and attention to each client. Call me today at to schedule a consultation.