Jennifer L. Lawrence

Jennifer L. Lawrence

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Ann Arbor, MI
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Estate Planning ... +5 more

4844 Jackson Road, Suite 204, Ann Arbor, MI

About Jennifer

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 32%

Uncontested divorce | Contested divorce | Divorce with minor children | Alimony | Child support | Mediation | Division of assets | Contact Attorney Lawrence today for a consultation.

16 years

32%
Family 30%

Prenuptial | Postnuptial | Divorce & Separation | Stepparent adoption | Mediation | Guardianship | More | Attorney Lawrence has served people in the great state of Michigan since 2009. Call her today for knowledgeable and experienced help.

16 years

30%
Domestic Violence 10%

If you have been the victim of domestic violence, you may be hurt or confused. Regardless, you need a fierce advocate that will be able to help you find solace. Stop worrying, call Attorney Lawrence today.

16 years

10%
Estate Planning 10%

Wills & Living Wills | Trusts | Powers of Attorney | Patient Advocate Designations.

16 years

10%
Business 9%

Business Valuation | Domestic Business Division | Operating Agreements | Attorney Lawrence focuses in family law, but is experienced with business as well and she is well qualified to help your family business through any divorce or mediation.

16 years

9%
Child Custody 3%

Attorney Lawrence can help you with your child custody case. Contact her today for a consultation.

16 years

3%
Child Support 3%

Attorney Lawrence can help you with your child support. Give her a call now.

16 years

3%
Litigation 3%

Attorney Lawrence is an aggressive and honest family litigation lawyer. Call her today.

16 years

3%

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 16 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2009

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Jennifer Lawrence

4844 Jackson Road, Suite 204, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103

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Jennifer L. Lawrence's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

5 star (13)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Megan | November 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Incredible value, delivers results!

I had a very complex case involving parenting time and child support which had been in the family court for going on two years while my children grew older and I grew more stressed. Jennifer came in and deftly cleaned up what had become a mess, convinced the challenging opposing side to try media...tion, and delivered an outcome I couldn’t have even dreamed up - and in under two months time. If you want a gifted, organized, thorough, wise, and tough attorney, Jennifer Lawrence is who you should hire.

Posted by Jeff | May 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Aggressive advocate

I retained Jennifer Lawrence for my divorce. She went above and beyond attending to my case. She was always very responsive to any questions or concerns that I had. I am most appreciative that she was able to save my pension. I highly recommend her for any family law matters.

Posted by anonymous | May 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Frustrating beyond belief

I told Jennifer that it's likely my ex-wife would make it so that we had to go to trial in order for me to get 50-50 parenting time. I naively agreed to hire her thinking that all the horrible things my ex-wife had done would make a difference in court with her as my attorney. Jennifer said she could... go to trial if needed and then we filed the weakest motion for divorce you could imagine, even after I provided to her written, recorded and photographic evidence of the horrible things my ex was doing to my son and I. And then of course my ex-wife and her attorney filed for an ex-parte motion for a protection order based on completely fabricated information and personal journal entries that my ex stole from my computer and lied about in her motion to portray me as unstable. I had to beg Jennifer to try to stop it. She did little and was ineffective in stopping it. The fraudulent ex-parte protection order was signed and delivered to my work by a badged warrant officer and a school police officer (I work at a state University). I had to leave my house and my young son. I had to beg Jennifer to call them out on the fraud in our response. I was in a horrible position and had to cow-tow to my ex-wife in order to ultimately get 40% time with my son. Fortunately in the hearing, the Judge paid attention to the claims and facts that I literally wrote into my own response for her. The protection order was removed, but I was in a horrible position having to fight to get back into my son's life. Also, in the end, no agreement on Christmas was made, leading to continuous annual conflict with my belligerent ex. No mention of child tax credit, so my ex gets those every year, and I pay child support along with 55% of any child expenses. Oh, and I can't make any foreign accent in front of my child. That's my crazy ex for you. Jennifer let it all happen and 5 years later I'm still trying to pay off the debt from the legal fees. What I'm ultimately concerned about is that Jennifer refused to go to trial, like she said she would in the beginning. In my opinion, she just wanted to settle and get out.

Jennifer Lawrence

Replied last May 17, 2021

I'm very sorry you had this experience with my representation five years ago. Unfortunately family law cases are fraught with challenges and less than 1% of all cases go to trial due to the risks associated with litigating these matters. I strive to provide the risks and benefits of litigation in every case. Please contact me directly if you would like to discuss your specific concerns.

Posted by Dane | March 9, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Went above and beyond!

Jennifer was recommended to me by a friend. Given the situation I was in, I was very nervous about the outcome of the time I would receive with my son seeing my ex was set on thinking she should have full custody and no one would side with me as the father. Upon meeting Jennifer my nerves were imme...diately put to rest. Jennifer made me feel like I had a very good chance at getting more parenting time then I had been receiving ( and when all was said and done I did!). She fought hard to make sure my time with my son wasn't taken from me and made sure that I was satisfied with every possible outcome.. and if I wasn't she made sure to challenge the decisions made. She was thoughtful, kind, and understanding through the whole ordeal making it a lot less frustrating and anxiety provoking than I imagined it would be, even shared some laughs a long the way. In any situation brought up by family and friend regarding family law, divorce, and parenting time I always recommend Jennifer. I will be forever grateful for what she's done for me as my time with my son is priceless.

Posted by Victoria | September 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Jennifer Lawrence

I was utterly devastated when I found out that my husband of almost 22 years had a 23 year old mistress. I was a wreck. Jennifer Lawrence has so much compassion and understanding. She really listens and cares. She was very kind to me when I was at my lowest, but at the same time remained a consummate... professional and a brilliant, thorough attorney. She is very knowledgeable on everything I was going through and helped me with other issues as well. I was impressed with how quickly the whole process went! I am so happy with how it all turned out. She saved my life and I will be eternally grateful to her. I would hire her in a heartbeat and recommend her highly. Thank you, Jennifer.

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Jennifer L. Lawrence's Lawyer Endorsements

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Derek Jacques

Family lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mrs. Lawrence is a great family law attorney. I had the distinct pleasure of seeing her legal expertise in action and I would not hesitate to recommend this lawyer to any client in need."

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Stefanie Meisel

Family lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jennifer is an outstanding attorney with deep roots in the community. She brings a wealth of knowledge to each case."

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Steven Reed

Family lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jennifer is an extremely competent, ethical attorney. She keeps current on the law and analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of her cases. Her familiarity with the local judges allows her to provide sound legal advice to all of her clients. She is an excellent problem solver who is not afraid to go to trial if necessary."

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Peter Clark

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jennifer for many years and trust her immensely. I have consulted with her on numerous occasions when I have needed expert guidance on matters involving family law. Her advice has been extremely helpful and wise. Jennifer is smart, easy to talk to, and incredibly knowledgeable in her field. I have absolutely no reservation recommending her for my own clients."

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Alison Love

Family lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jennifer is a great advocate for her clients. She works hard to get the outcomes that her clients deserve."

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Angela Walker

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jennifer Lawrence is a tough and tenacious attorney. She’s a creative problem-solver who calls it like she sees it, and knows how to relate to clients. She’s a strong advocate, and I recommend her without reservation."

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Katherine Sharkey

Family lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Jennifer is a fantastic advocate - she is no-nonsense and is well-respected by the court staff. She is compassionate and hard-working. I highly recommend her!"

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Jessica Heltsley

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jennifer is wonderful to work with and she has practical and logical solutions to difficult situations. She is highly respected in the legal community and takes great care of her clients. I look forward to working with Jennifer in the future and I would highly recommend her to others."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Jennifer Lawrence

2016 - 2018

Attorney, Kline Legal Group

2009 - 2015

Attorney, Marrs & Terry, PLLC

Associations

2010 - Present

Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (WLAM)

Board Member

2010 - Present

Washtenaw County Bar Association

Board Member

Education

2008

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Eastern Michigan University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2019

Change of School request - Custody

How to handle a Lombardo Hearing

2017

On Demand Seminar

Modification of Parenting Time

Languages

English

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