Melissa A. Schwartz

Melissa A. Schwartz

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 18 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Southfield, MI
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning, Probate

17515 W 9 Mile Rd Ste 755, Southfield, MI

About Melissa

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 70%

Divorce, Custody, Support, Alimony, Support Modifications, Parenting Time, Paternity, Grandparent Rights, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO), Eligible Domestic Relations Orders (EDRO), Quit Claim Deeds, Post-Judgment matters, Life Insurance Liens and Claims

70%
Estate Planning 20%

Living Trust, Revocable Trust, Wills, Power of Attorney, Patient Advocate, Medical Directives, Will Registration and Retrieval, Elder Law

20%
Probate 10%

Estate Administration, Supervised Estate, Unsupervised Estate, Small Estates, Will Contests, Surviving Spouse Rights, Life Insurance Liens and Claims, Conservator cases, Guardian cases, Inventory, Annual Account of Fiduciary

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 18 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2007

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Your Legal Service PLLC

17515 W 9 Mile Rd Ste 755, Southfield, MI, 48075

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Melissa A. Schwartz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
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Posted by Walter | April 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A True Advocate

Attorney Melissa is truly a great advocate for her clients and has been a Godsend. From the time in met her the first time until now, she has been wonderful. Divorce is very hard and she was there every step of the way. She called back very fast when I had questions and concerns, even later in the ev...ening apparently when she was still working. She and her team were very prompt, courteous, and made a tough experience tolerable with her experience, understanding, and empathy. I think the most impressive thing, other than her ability, is that she makes you feel like you are her only client and spends the time working on your individual case. She laid out a great strategy the first time I met her, and everything happened like she said it would. I have and will continue to recommend her to my friends and family.

Posted by Ryan | December 7, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce Lawyer

Handled my divorce case with excellent and professional service.

Posted by Kathy | November 4, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

You want this Attorney representing you!

Melissa Schwartz represented my daughter in a custody case for her young daughter a few years back. Hands down, she is the best Attorney out there. She gathered pertinent information, educated my daughter on what to expect, how to present herself, etc. She prepared my daughter in every way prior t...o the Court Date. Ms. Schwartz was fully prepared to represent my daughter and WON the case. I have experienced and seen other attorneys in the past that represented people by showing up unprepared. You will never see this happen with Melissa Schwartz. I highly recommend her!

Melissa Schwartz

Replied last December 7, 2016

Thank you very much for your review. It's an honor to help your family with its family law needs.

Posted by Ronnie | November 3, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

More than just a lawyer... She is the best advocate in Detroit!

Attorney Melissa Schwartz was professional, helpful, effective, and available during my divorce proceedings last year. Despite a very difficult and complicated process, she was always available via phone or email and addressed my concerns promptly. She helped fight for me so that I retained joint cus...tody of my son, and so that I was given a fair breakdown of our assets. She was supportive, and took the time to get to know me and advocate for me and my rights. Her entire office and staff was professional, and exceptional in my representation, and throughout the proceedings became like a second family. I could not have wished for a better team during this difficult time.

Melissa Schwartz

Replied last December 7, 2016

Thank you very much for your review. It's an honor to help you with your family law needs.

Posted by Lee | October 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Hands on Service

Melissa Schwartz settled my case for me and I was extremely pleased with the results. She offered personal and prompt service. She sincerely cares about her clients and I felt like she treated me like a family member. I would recommend her to my friends and family.

Melissa Schwartz

Replied last December 7, 2016

Thank you very much for your review. It's an honor to help you with your legal needs.

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Melissa A. Schwartz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Bates

Family lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have acted as mediator or arbitrator on several of Melissa's cases. She is always well prepared and prepares her clients for the process. She is reasonable, professional and compassionate."

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Lawrence Buckfire

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Melissa Schwartz to anyone in need of an excellent divorce lawyer in the Metro Detroit area. She is a compassionate person that truly cares about her clients and making their lives better. We have referred Melissa divorce and probate clients for over ten years. Our clients always call us back and thank us for the referral. Melissa is a very skilled and experienced attorney and I am happy to give her the highest possible endorsement."

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Omar Badr

Unknown lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Friend

"I went to law school with Melissa. She is an extremely courageous, charming, and diligent attorney, who does our class proud."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

N/A

Spirit of Detroit, City of Detroit

N/A

Dean's Award, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Attorney, Your Legal Service PLLC

Associations

Oakland County Bar Association

Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association

State Bar of Michigan

American Trial Lawyers Association

American Association for Justice

Federal Bar Association

Phi Alpha Delta

Education

2007

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

Juris Doctor

2004

Spring Arbor University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Teacher's Association

An Introduction to the Importance of Estate Planning

N/A

Orientation and Open House

Importance of Paralegals to the Law Office

Languages

English

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