Donald E. Mcginnis Jr.

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Donald E. Mcginnis Jr.

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 52 years

Family Lawyer at Troy, MI
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation

2655 Livernois Rd., Suite 350, Troy, MI

About Donald

Biography

Setting the standard. Getting results. Stop worrying, call today.

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

Many people find that as they go through the divorce process, they are faced with insurmountable problems, both psychologically and legally. Attorney McGinnis is a tireless advocate for you through the process, call him today.

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Family 50%

Donald E. McGinnis, Jr., J.D., P.C. was established in 1973 as a general practice firm to serve clients with a need for all types of representation. The firm evolved over the years to offer specialized service in family and divorce.

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Fees and Rates

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019 2018

Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 52 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1973

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

McGinnis Chiapelli, P.C.

2655 Livernois Rd., Suite 350, Troy, MI, 48083

mcginnischiappelli.com

Donald E. Mcginnis Jr.'s Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 7, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent attorney!!

I hired Don for a custody case. He walked me through the whole process and always made me feel that my child’s well-being was top priority! This is a busy practice but I never felt like a number. I also want to say that his paralegal Tammy is the best! ~ Stellar team, grateful.

Posted by Sophia | April 6, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent care and thoughtfulness

Don picked up my case mid way through a less than pleasant mediation. He eased my nerves, answered all my questions and always had my best interest in mind. He was upfront, honest and open with me at all times. He was always available, even during the holiday season and made getting a divorce during ...a pandemic the easiest process I could imagine. He was even available the day I was moving out of my home to make sure everything went smoothly and I always knew he had my back no matter what decision I made. I came out on top in more ways than I can even have imagined. Not that I want to go through a divorce again, but if I do, Don will be right there with me every step of the way. Don McGinnis is a phenominal lawyer! He makes himself available at all hours and makes you feel like you are the only client he has.

Posted by anonymous | March 1, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Strong divorce attorney

Don McGinnis was my divorce attorney for a very complicated case during the pandemic. My case involved many other issues in other courts and Don kept up with everything and gave me counsel. Don is a wealth of knowledge in all areas of divorce and family law and he was always well respected in court ...by the Judges and the Mediator. Don and his office staff treated me with kindness and respect at all times and they were always available to assist me. I would recommend Don McGinnis to anyone looking for a strong divorce attorney.

Posted by Cherie | November 4, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Attorney

Don was a great attorney to have by my side during a very difficult divorce. The outcome in all areas was amazing.

Posted by Susan | October 8, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Extremely Professional & Experienced Divorce Lawyer

Donald was my divorce attorney, which I thought I would never need, after 25 years of marriage. I knew nothing about divorce and suffered from health issues making it very difficult for me to understand and go through the divorce process. Donald, Lise and their office staff were simply extraordinar...y. They were always kind and patient with me. They gave me as much detail as I wanted and were also willing to let me work out anything I wanted with my exhusband without involving them. Their knowledge, skills and experience was outstanding. I would recommend them to anyone.

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Donald E. Mcginnis Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Lise Spresser

Family lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Don McGinnis is a very well respected family law practitioner. He is also an effective mediator, who looks for creative solutions to difficult family law problems. I can attest to his extensive knowledge of the law and his talent for negotiating. Don is ethical and he zealously advocates on behalf of his clients. I give Don my unqualified endorsement."

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Joseph Lavigne

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Don is very hard working and does a great job for his clients. He is well prepared, honest, respected, dedicated, and a pleasure to work with."

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Dani Liblang

Child custody lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I've known Don as both opposing counsel on a matter and as a fellow lawyer in the community for many years. Don is well versed in his areas of practice and does an excellent job for his clients. He is well liked and respected by judges, court staff and his colleagues. Don possesses what seems to be an all too rare ability to fight hard for his clients while doing so with professionalism and courtesy."

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Katherine Krysak

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Lise Spresser

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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2011

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, Oakland County Bar Association

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AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1973 - Present

President, Donald E McGinnis JD PC

Associations

Oakland County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Oakland County Bar Association, Criminal Law Committee

Member

2005 - 2006

Oakland County Bar Association

President

2005 - 2011

State Bar of Michigan

Board of Directors

Education

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Detroit College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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University of Colorado

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2007

Hot topics

Family Law

Publications

2005

Oakland County Bar Association Laches

2005

Oakland County Bar Association Laches

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