I concentrate in will, trust, estate, guardianship and other probate-related disputes and litigation
I am co-author of Trial & Heirs: Famous Fortune Fights!, a contributor to Forbes, and frequent media commentator on celebrity and other trust and estate matters, including serving as a recurring expert on the Celebrity Legacies television show on the Reelz Channel.
I concentrate my legal practice in probate litigation, which includes any disputed matter affecting seniors, their family members, and related individuals and companies, such as will and trust contests, guardianship and conservatorship disputes, asset challenges, beneficiary rights and trustee/executor duties.
You can learn more about me, my practice, and celebrity estate commentary and speaking, at www.TrialAndHeirs.com and www.BRMMLaw.com
Practice areas
trust litigation and administration, including prosecuting and defending trust challenges, trust administration claims, trustee breach of fiduciary duty and removal claims, and more
25 years
probate litigation, including will contests, trust disputes, contested guardianships and conservatorships, asset recovery, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, estate administration, beneficiary rights, trustee obligations, annuity challenges, and related contested proceedings
25 years
commercial litigation, including breach of contract, non-compete and non-solicitation cases (both employer and employee), and other commercial related disputes (mediation, arbitration, and litigation)
25 years
purchase agreements, real estate negotation, land contracts, and addressing real estate disputes
25 years
business formation, especially limited liabilty companies (LLC's), drafting operating agreements, buy/sells, and general contract negotiation, drafting and revising
25 years
Languages spoken
English
Barron, Rosenberg, Mayoras & Mayoras, P.C.
1301 West Long Lake Road
Suite 340
Troy, MI, 48098
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 2017 | 12/20/2020 |
MI | Active And In Good Standing | 1996 | 12/27/2020 |
Legal answers | 16 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Barron, Rosenberg, Mayoras & Mayoras, P.C. | 1998 - Present |
Associate Attorney | Dykema Gossett | 1996 - 1998 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American MENSA | Member | 2009 - Present |
Michigan Association for Justice | Member | 1999 - Present |
State Bar of Michigan | Member | 1996 - Present |
Oakland County Bar Association | Member | 1996 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Trial & Heirs: Famous Fortune Fights! | Learn from Celebrity "Errors" How to Protect Your "Heirs" | 2009 |
Trial & Heirs | Trial & Heirs Famous Fortune FIghts | 2009 |
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias: A Guidebook for Care, Comfort, Legal and Financial Security | What Happens When the Family Can't Get Along | 2008 |
The Center for Probate Litigation | Challenging a Power of Attorney | 2008 |
The Center for Probate Litigation | Guardianship and Conservatorship | 2008 |
The Center for Probate Litigation | Theft and Exploitation of Assets | 2008 |
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The Center for Probate Litigation | Legal Challenges Involving Joint Assets, Wills and Trusts | 2008 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Michigan Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1995 |
University of Michigan | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1993 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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What You Can Learn From Celebrity Estate Battles | What You Can Learn From Celebrity Estate Battles | 2013 |
Case name | Outcome |
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In re Gerald L. Pollack Trust | Upheld on appeal |
Burkacki v. Barr | summary disposition for plaintiff upheld on appeal |
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Kimberly Browning, Probate Attorney on Oct 7, 2019
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Andy is an exceptional attorney. He has integrity, intelligence, and the ability to solve difficult and complex problems. He has a real breadth of experience and expertise in probate and trust litigation combined with empathy and a personal approach makes him endeared by his clients.
David Schwartz, Probate Attorney on Oct 2, 2019
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Andy is a skilled litigator and strategic thinker. I highly recommend him.
Julie Dunbar, Trusts Attorney on Oct 2, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Andy is a highly competent and effective lawyer. He knows the law and is quick on his feet in response to a problem. Well prepared, tenacious, and highly ethical. I am happy to give Andy my highest endorsement.
Randall Denha, Trusts Attorney on Oct 2, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Andrew is not only a skilled and tenacious litigator, but someone who truly cares for the clients he serves. Many attorneys say this but he demonstrates it time and time again with each matter we work on together. He is truly deserving of all his accolades and is my go to attorney in this field.
Jonathan Colman, Probate Attorney on Feb 22, 2018
Relationship: Co-worker
Andy is a brilliant attorney and one of the most knowledgeable trusts and estates lawyers I have ever had the pleasure to work with. His commitment to his clients is steadfast and his work ethic is second to none. He is a trusted counselor and someone whose opinion and input I hold in the highest regard. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking legal representation.
Bryan Marcus, Probate Attorney on May 22, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Andy for many years and have referred several cases to him. He is a top caliber attorney whose diligence and legal skills sets him apart from others in the area of Probate litigation.
Stephen Worrall, Trusts Attorney on May 15, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Andrew is a fantastic wills, trusts and estate planning lawyer and a prolific writer. His Trial and Heirs website and book and media appearances are fantastic resources fr the consumer pubic and for fellow estate planning attorneys.
Lawrence Buckfire, Elder law Attorney on Apr 23, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Andy Mayoras is a highly skilled attorney for probate and other litigation matters. He has a reputation for integrity in the legal community and does a first class job for his clients. I highly recommend Andy and his law firm for all elder law and estate matters.
I endorse this lawyer.
Howard Roitman, Probate Attorney on Jul 8, 2012
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Don Rosenberg, Lawsuits and disputes Attorney on Jan 15, 2009
Relationship: Co-worker
I have worked side by side with Andrew Mayoras for the last 10 years. His work ethic, integrity, bed side manner and skills as a lawyer are second to none. I am proud to have him as my partner and plan to retire with him by my side.