DAVID SCOTT PARNELL

DAVID SCOTT PARNELL

also known as David Parnell, Dave Parnell

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 12 years

Family Lawyer at Saint Clair Shores, MI
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Real Estate, Business

23409 Jefferson Ave, Ste 104, Saint Clair Shores, MI

About DAVID

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 65%

Divorce, Custody & Parenting Time, Child Support, Prenuptial Agreements, Guardianships, Estate Planning

14 years

65%
Criminal Defense 20%

Weapons Charges, Felonies, Misdemeanors, DUI, Domestic Violence, Drug Charges, Criminal Appeals

17 years

20%
Real Estate 10%

Purchase Sale Agreements, Land Contract, Mortgages, Secured Assets

13 years

10%
Business 5%

Small and Medium Size Business Start-Ups, Disputes between Businesses, Employment Disputes, Non-Compete Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Purchase-Sale Agreements, Corporate Organization, Contracts and Individuals Financial Planning for the Future, Wills, Trusts, NFA Trusts/GUN Trusts

14 years

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 12 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2013

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

DS PARNELL & Associates

23409 Jefferson Ave, Ste 104, Saint Clair Shores, MI, 48080

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DAVID SCOTT PARNELL's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Posted by Brian | April 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent attorney, fought for me and won

Dave is my attorney for life now. I thought I was buried in a case with false evidence but Dave got me out. He believed me and knew what to do.

DAVID PARNELL

Replied last April 05, 2018

Thank you Brian!

Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2015 | Criminal Defense

A "top-notch attorney w/ a proven process that will generate the winning results!!!

My first experience with Mr. Parnell generated the "best case" – "winning results" any client facing two felony counts (Possession of Class 2 Controlled Substance & Bringing A Class 3 Controlled Substance (Contraband) into a jail) could so desire. - FINAL RESULT: BOTH COUNTS DISMISSED 100% WITHOUT EV...EN GOING TO TRIAL! Mr. Parnell was always well-dressed, highly professional in and out of the courtroom and followed a well-defined, concise approach & process that produced the desired results we hoped to achieve. When I first met David he wanted to understand the incident from the very beginning. He took well written notes and asked a number of questions to make sure there were no mistakes, all before talking to the Prosecuting Attorney. David's ability to investigate the situation and gather the facts about the case were unbelievable. I could sense that he was not afraid to negotiate and aggressively communicate with Prosecuting Attorney's whatsoever, and that he wouldn't shy away from a trial if that was the direction we needed to pursue to obtain the desired result we wanted. Even after meeting David at the court he communicated with me via email and phone and invited me to his office to review the case in greater detail, to define a strategy containing potential outcomes and solutions, and to further gather evidence, knowledge and documentation to assist us in winning our case. David invested time and effort outside of the courtroom that made us successful inside the courtroom that ultimately led to our success and our victory. During our 4th scheduled visit to the court, after 3 prior adjournments by the Prosecuting Attorney in an effort to combat our strategy and gather more evidence, David presented our case to the Judge asking for resolution. David denied the Prosecutor's best offer, as well as the Prosecutor's request for yet another adjournment of our case. While David presented our case and supporting evidence to the judge he highlighted my innocence, even remembering details from our very first meeting several months back. He made it very clear to the Judge that we had provided more than enough supporting documentation, even more than what the Prosecutor asked for, and that the two felony counts should be dismissed since there were valid prescriptions on file. Furthermore, David made it known that any further delay by the Prosecutor was a detriment to my personal well-being and livelihood with my career. The Judge agreed with David 100% and issued the dismissals without hesitation. My experience with David was the absolute best experience I have ever had with any criminal situation. I will hire David again and I recommend anyone looking for results to hire him as well.

DAVID PARNELL

Replied last March 19, 2015

Thank you for your kind words!

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DAVID SCOTT PARNELL's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse DAVID
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Oliver Howell

Consumer protection lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. David is an extremely intelligent, driven and focused attorney who fights to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients."

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Marco Masciulli

Unknown lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David takes the time and care to ensure his clients are protected in times of need. He is not afraid to fight the debt-collection industry and stand up for what is right. I highly recommend this lawyer."

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Nicholas Best

Debt collection lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"David Parnell is a fantastic attorney who has a strong reputation for protecting consumer rights. I never hesitate to send a client his way as I know they're in experience hands."

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Jesse Langel

Debt settlement lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Parnell's reputation for helping the little guy is outstanding. I've been impressed with his credentials and his reputation is known in the community as a competent attorney. I highly recommend David Parnell."

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Sean O'Mara

Debt settlement lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"David Parnell is a knowledgeable and aggressive attorney who gets results. I especially endorse his skills in relating to consumer protection actions, his knowledge of this area of the law is excellent."

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John Parnell

Credit card fraud lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"David is an excellent consumer rights advocate. He is dedicated to defending his clients against large banks and junk debt buyers. I endorse this lawyer."

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Oliver Howell

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Michael Rock

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Edward Wayland

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Peter Holland

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Peter Torrice

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Jesse Langel

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Sean O'Mara

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2023

Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

High Stakes Litigator, America's Top 100 Attorneys

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Consumer Advocate, National Association of Consumer Advocates

2012

Jurisprudence Award, Dr. Clark Johnson of Michigan State College of Law

2010

Cum Laude, Western Michigan University

2010

Meritorious Service Award, Washtenaw County Public Defender's Office

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Attorney, GOLDMAN & ASSOCIATES

2013 - 2021

Attorney, THE PARNELL FIRM

Associations

2015 - Present

American Community for Civil Rights

Trustee

2015 - Present

American Community for Civil Rights

Board of Directors

2014 - Present

Federal Bar Association (Eastern District of Michigan chapter)

Attorney

2014 - Present

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Attorney Member

2013 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan

Attorney Member

2013 - Present

Macomb County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2013 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Attorney Member

2013 - Present

Oakland County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2010 - Present

American Bar Association

Attorney Member

2010 - Present

American Bar Association

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Sam Spade, et al vs. Veterans Home Care, LLC, and Veterans Home Care of Michigan

Class Action Certified

Munger et al vs. Financial Credit Services, Inc.

Judgment for Plaintiff

Munger, et. al. v Resurgent Capital Services, & First National Collection Bureau

Judgment for Plaintiff

State of Michigan v. Pittao

Not Guilty on all counts

Szenda v. City of Saint Clair Shores

Settlement

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Education

2013

Michigan State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2010

Western Michigan University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Detroit Lawyers Pllc

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Bankruptcy- How to Preserve Claims

2014

WCPL Class

CPL Weapons Rights

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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