Brook McCray Smith

Brook McCray Smith

also known as Brook Smith

4.5
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 51 years

Real estate Lawyer at Ann Arbor, MI
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Business, Litigation ... +2 more

5 Research Drive - Suite D, Ann Arbor, MI

About Brook

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Business 25%

Entity formation, buying and selling businesses.

52 years

25%
Real Estate 25%

Commercial and residential real estate transactions.

52 years

25%
Litigation 20%

Michigan and Federal Court litigation regarding business disputes, real estate transactions and boundry matters, contracts, and foreclosure.

52 years

20%
Estate Planning 15%

Plan and draft Revocable Living Trusts with Pour-Over Wills

52 years

15%
Wills and Living Wills 15%

Prepare Wills, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Powers

52 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 310-310 per hour


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

Brook McCray Smith PC

5 Research Drive - Suite D, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103-2981

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Brook McCray Smith's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by anonymous | January 16, 2020 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Good advice

He responded right away and gave me great advice I would like to hire him I think he would do a hell of a job on my case it's hard to find a lawyer to take a malpractice law suits and I have been trying since last summer to find a lawyer about my case

Posted by Erin | October 10, 2013 | Power Of Attorney

Very knowledgeable and Extremely helpful!

Mr. Smith came highly recommended to us though both personal and professional sources. We couldn't have been happier that we chose him as our attorney. He helped my mother and I through the process of writing up durable and medical powers of attorney in addition to writing up a will for her. He went ...out of his way to accommodate her being in a hospital by coming right to us. He couldn't have been more patient when explaining things to my mother. He seemed very knowledgeable and had answers to all of our questions. Not only was he Knowledgeable and accommodating but he was very cheerful and friendly; a pleasure to work with. We will definitely be recommending Mr. Smith to anyone who needs services he is able to provide. We look forward to working with him in the future for additional family/estate planning.

Posted by Al | October 07, 2013 | Real Estate

Recommendation without hesitation. Brook is very well versed and competent

I have had the pleasure of knowing Brook, both professionally and personally, for thirty years and would not hesitate in recommending him. Brook is the consummate ‘Counselor’. Quite often I 'use' Brook as a sounding board as he has the ability to sort through actions and facts with a resulting recom...mendation that is always appropriate for the situation. Brook has handled a variety of Real Estate and Trust issues for me and has always been available to discuss various issues that came up from time to time.

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Brook McCray Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Charles Hoffman

Real estate lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Brook is one of the most diligent and intelligent attorneys I have ever been associated with. He is extremely thorough in his research and his work product and still enjoys litigation if needed. He is very polite and respectful to both lay persons and those within the profession, yet can be firm in advocating a legal position. I highly recommend Brook to all individuals seeking a lawyer within his practice areas."

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Adam Devlin

Real estate lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brook Smith has a firm understanding of real property law and I am always interested to read his responses to the posts. I endorse this lawyer."

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Fred Steingold

Real estate lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brook Smith is an extremely talented lawyer. His ethics are impeccable, and he gets excellent results for his clients. I am pleased to endorse him."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Other

"This attorney goes above and beyond to get the best results for clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Marchese

Real estate lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Frederick

Real estate lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Smith and I practice in some of the same areas of law. For that reason, I have had the opportunity to view a great many of his answers on Avvo. The information he provides is not only spot on in terms of the law, but helpful and informative, as well. I would not hesitate to recommend Attorney Smith to a friend or family member. James Frederick"

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Robert Harris

Business lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Brook is a very knowledgeable and experienced lawyer. He is highly respected in his practice areas. I recommend Brook."

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Donald Reed

Business lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Brook Smith as an attorney with broad knowledge and extensive experience in the areas of business and real estate law. I have worked with Brook on many matters over the years in these areas of the law and hope to do so again in the future. I know I can rely on his legal advice and counsel on all business and real estate issues, as well as other legal matters that he has dealt with in his many years of practice."

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Kristin Davis

Probate lawyer

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Charles Hoffman

State, local, and municipal law lawyer

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William Serwer

Business lawyer

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James Frederick

Contracts and agreements lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Rating: BV® Distinguished™ 4.4 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Top Contributor Award, Avvo

2010

Master Lawyer Designation, State Bar of Michigan

Work Experience

1974 - Present

Attorney, BROOK McCRAY SMITH, P.C.

1971 - 1974

Vice President, Continental Capital Growth Corporation

Associations

1999 - Present

US Sailing

Certified Judge

1974 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

1974 - Present

Washtenaw County Bar Association

1974 - Present

American Bar Association

2013 - 2014

Real Estate Section - Washtenaw County Bar Assn

Co-chair

Education

1974

University of Michigan Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1970

University of Michigan

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