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also known as Elizabeth Kitchen
I currently practice law in Washtenaw County, Michigan at the law firm of Kitchen Sharkey, PLLC, where I handle complex family law matters (divorce, custody, separate maintenance, paternity, child support). I am also a trained family law mediator and am regularly selected by my peers to mediate family law disputes. While Washtenaw County is where the majority of my cases are handled, I also have practice experience in Genesee, Ingham, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland and Wayne counties.
In 2015, I was elected by my peers to serve on the State Bar of Michigan, Representative Assembly. From 2009-2012, I also served in an elected position on the Family Law Council for the State Bar of Michigan. In addition to my State Bar work, I am also active on a local level. I am a past-president elect of the Washtenaw County Bar Association (2015-2016) and a past president of Washtenaw Region of Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (2012-2013).
For each of the years from 2011 through 2018, I was selected as a "Rising Star in Family Law" by Super Lawyers Magazine. Additionally, in 2013 I was awarded the State Bar of Michigan Kimberly Cahill Bar Leadership Award for my work in developing the WCBA Modest Means Program. This program affords lower-income individuals an opportunity for legal representation in family law matters at a reduced hourly rate. In 2017, I was awarded the Women Lawyers Associsation of Michigan (Washtenaw Region) Mary Foster Award. The Mary Foster Award is bestowed annually to a member of Women Lawyers whose leadership, talent, and significant contributions to women provide a role model for women in the profession and women in general.
In my role as co-chair of the Family Law Section of the WCBA (2006-2009), I hosted monthly luncheon meetings as well as annual seminars on a variety of family law topics. The seminar topics included, “Clients in Crisis: Dealing with Difficult Clients” (2007) and “Same Gender Issues in Michigan Law” (2008, featuring keynote speaker Justice Marilyn Kelly of the Michigan Supreme Court). I have also served as a contributor for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE), presenting on the matter of Managing Clients While the Divorce Case is Pending (Family Law Institute, 2017).
I come by my love of the law naturally. My father, Leonard Kitchen, practiced law in Dexter, MI for over 35 years. In addition to family law litigation and mediation, I also work as a parenting coordinator and a guardiam ad litem.
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Acquired: 2004
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3011 Miller Road, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103
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Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I was very happy to have Elizabeth represent me in a divorce case. She was honest and clear, and she obviously has very good experience. She never tried to drag the case longer, and she actually helps find a realistic and efficient solution to the problems I was having, while putting my kids as top p...
Posted by Donna | March 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I worked with Elizabeth on complicated parenting time, custody and division of marital property issues. She listened and advised, while providing realistic information in a caring, compassionate and professional manner. She was able to absorb lots of intricate details very quickly – highly efficient...
Posted by Thomas | March 27, 2015
Elizabeth helped me achieve exactly what I hoped to achieve in an already existing custody case. She was extremely efficient every step of the way. After our first meeting, she retained every bit of information I gave her, to the finest detail. Which was extremely impressive and made me feel very co...
Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2015
I retained Elizabeth in 2014 for a divorce matter involving 3 minor children. While I imagine that nobody enjoys going through the divorce process, I will say that I felt confident and well-informed throughout the often arduous process. Full credit for that goes to Elizabeth’s care and expertise in...
Posted by Michelle | December 22, 2013
I highly recommed Elizabeth. Her knowledge, abilities and experience made the difference.Having Elizabeth to help get through one of the most difficult experiences of my life gave me peace of mind and comfort knowing these things too shall pass and resolve. In divorce custody challenges, I wouldn't g...
"Liz is an excellent attorney and is highly respected in the community. Not only is Liz a strong advocate for her clients, she is an exceptional mediator and parenting coordinator."
"Elizabeth is able to help parties resolve complex problems by presenting options with a sense of compassion for the specific situation involved. She is well prepared for each case and works to understand the dynamic between the parties working with her. She is able to help people see all the sides of an issue as they work toward an agreement."
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Rising Star in Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Mary Foster Award, Women Lawyers of Michigan, Washtenaw Region
2017
Rising Star in Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Rising Star in Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Rising Star in Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Rising Star in Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Kimberly M. Cahill Bar Leadership Award, State Bar of Michigan
2013
Rising Star in Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Rising Star in Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Rising Star in Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine
2006 - 2019
Senior Associate Attorney, Kline Legal Group, PLC
2005 - 2006
Attorney & Owner, Law Office of Elizabeth A. Kitchen
2004 - 2005
Associate Attorney, Leonard K. Kitchen & Associates
2017 - Present
State Bar of MichiganChair of Modest Means Committee
2009 - Present
Washtenaw County Bar AssociationChair of Modest Means Committee
2018 - 2019
State Bar of MichiganAffordable Legal Services Committee Member
2017 - 2018
• 15th District Court Mental Health Treatment Court Advisory BoardMember
2015 - 2016
Washtenaw County Bar AssociationPresident
2015 - 2020
State Bar of MichiganRepresentative Assembly member
2013 - 2014
Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (WLAM) (Washtenaw Region)President
2009 - 2017
Washtenaw County Bar AssociationBoard member
2009 - 2012
State Bar of Michigan, Family Law CouncilCouncil member
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
Managing Clients While the Divorce Case is Pending
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