Robert J. Essick

Robert J. Essick

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 51 years

Probate Lawyer at Southfield, MI
Practice Areas: Probate, Litigation, Wills & Living Wills ... +2 more

17515 W 9 Mile Rd Ste 755, Southfield, MI

About Robert

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Probate 50%

51 years | 2,000 cases

50%

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 51 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1974

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Robert J. Essick PC

17515 W 9 Mile Rd Ste 755, Southfield, MI, 48075-4403

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Robert J. Essick's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Bruce | December 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best attorney in America

Robert is kind, efficient and professional. He will prepare wills and other legal documents concisely and quickly. You can not find a better attorney in America

Posted by anonymous | June 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best experience!

In the midst of a very long estate settlement among siblings, Robert was a honest, respectable and highly knowledgeable guide. He was actually hired in the middle of my probate after the first attorney failed to present my case accurately. Robert accepted my complex case and from day one his compassi...onate straight to the point attitude was exactly what we needed. His knowledge of estate law and execution is hands down superb. I won the case fairly and justly. I highly recommend!!

Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

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

Very Helpful and Efficient!

Mr Essick has helped me with several issues over the past couple years. He is always quick to follow up and update me on the status of things. I've recommended him to several friends and they have had nothing but good things to say about him and his firm.

Posted by Alexander | July 25, 2014

Exellent Service

Robert Essick did an excellent job representing me. He was responsive, profession, knowledgeable and reasonable. I was very pleased with the service and outcome.

Posted by Merry | June 11, 2014

Outstanding person and fantastic lawyer

I've heard alot of negative things about lawyers but this lawyer is the polar opposite of everything I've ever heard. He handled a messy probate issue and even though the judge didn't find in our favor it was thru no fault of Mr. Essick's. He explained things in laymans terms and was more than fair... with the costs at the closure of the case. If you want a fair lawyer with integrity he's your man.

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Robert J. Essick's Lawyer Endorsements

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Julie Paquette

Probate lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Robert is a very experienced attorney who is well-known and well-respected in this field. As a fellow probate attorney, I highly value his opinion and insights on issues our clients face. In the past, when I have not been able to take on a case, I gladly referred the client to Robert with complete confidence that the client would be in good hands. Additionally, Robert freely gives of his time to help educate the public and mentor newer attorneys on a regular basis."

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Jane Rusin

Probate lawyer

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Joan Schliem

Estate planning lawyer

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Julie Paquette

Probate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1974 - Present

Owner, Robert J Essick, PC

Associations

2012 - Present

Probate Mentor Group

Leader

1984 - Present

Michigan State Bar Probate Association

Member

1974 - Present

Michigan Bar Association

Member

Education

1974

Detroit College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1971

University of Michigan

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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