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

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

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 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

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 anonymous | March 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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 anonymous | May 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Exceptional Family Law Attorney with Unparalleled Experience

Don gave me a great deal of time when I first visited him and listened carefully to my situation. He put me at ease and handled my divorce case with unparalleled expertise and care, at a time when I was very busy finishing my last year of professional school. It was clear to me from the beginning tha...t Don had the experience necessary to resolve my case as quickly as possible with the desired outcome. Both he and his colleague, Lise Spresser, worked to resolve my case in the most amicable way possible. Don always focused on the issue at hand in his correspondence with opposing counsel, in a manner that was firm yet respectful. He always took the time to handle my case with care, giving due attention to the many issues involved in a divorce case. I will be eternally grateful to Don for working hard to protect and secure my future, as I look forward to my future career. Due to the caring manner in which they handled my case, I view both Don and Lise not only as my attorneys, but also as friends.

Posted by SW | March 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The best, PERIOD.

Don is absolutely amazing as an attorney. He and his team are dedicated, care and are always available. I came to Don 5 months into a divorce filling and he knocked it out of the park, accomplishing more in the next month that the prior 5 months. He cared, was always accessible and guided me through ...a very tenuous divorce and I never questioned whether or not he cared. If you are looking for a family practice attorney, there is no one better than Don.

Posted by Joe | March 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great Lawyer, Hard Worker!

Don helped me with a tough divorce case. He protected my property and financial assets. His team was friendly and always treated me with respect.

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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)

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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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