Thomas B. Bourque

Thomas B. Bourque

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 44 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Ann Arbor, MI
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Litigation, Family, Real Estate

320 Miller Avenue, Suite 190, Ann Arbor, MI

About Thomas

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 275-325 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 33 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1992

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 34 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1991

Retired

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 44 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1981

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Eby Conner Smillie & Bourque PLLC

320 Miller Avenue, Suite 190, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103

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Thomas B. Bourque's Reviews

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5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Daniel | August 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Excellent litigator

Mr. Bourque has a straightforward and clear approach that made him very effective, especially in deposition and cross-examination. He is not theatrical, but he can be incisive both in his written and oral arguments. He explained things clearly to me, even when it wasn't what I wanted to hear -- which... I appreciated. He was also more than fair about not charging me for work he did that (through no fault of his) turned out not to be relevant. He is an effective, no-nonsense litigator, and I recommend him without reservations.

Posted by anonymous | July 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Hired Tom for trial litigation in divorce case that could not be mediated

I hired Tom after 1.5 years of work with a local mediator and a different divorce attorney could not achieve a settlement in mediation of my divorce. Obviously, I was involved in a very difficult divorce case. There was a farm property involved, nearly 20 years of marriage, and two high school chi...ldren involved. Tom was brought in for his experience as trial lawyer when my case did go to trial. He has solid background in property laws, and was very helpful in sorting through the legal issues of the property division with the CPA we had working on my case. He was helpful sorting through property tax records to discover the truth needed when we went to trial. Tom is detailed, organized, and a quick thinker when in action in court. His cross examination of witnesses was superb in drawing out the truth and non truths in my case. He was able to do this in a non threatening or hostile manner. In the end, I got full legal and physical custody of the children, and a fair division of the marital property. I do not wish for any woman to go through the same lengthy (and costly) process that I did. However, if you find yourself in a difficult divorce with property and children involved... and end up going to trial.... I would highly recommend Tom.

Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Request for and termination of my marriage.

During perhaps the most difficult time of my life Tom was exceptional with both his time and expertise as a divorce attorney. His consultation and legal guidance throughout the process, as well as his follow-up after the divorce was final, provided me the clarity of information and facts as well as c...onfidence that I so needed to manage the termination of my marriage. I am forever in his debt.

Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Tom Bourque

Tom Bourque was thorough in his preparation for my case. His substantial experience was evident in the detailed way he went about preparing me for an emotional trial involving custody of the children. His guidance of the very and endlessly confusing process and knowledge of the law was what I needed... most at this difficult point for our family. I would strongly recommend hiring Tom Bourque for family law and divorce legal needs.

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Associations

State Bar of Michigan

Member

Washtenaw County Bar Association

Member

2004 - 2005

Washtenaw County Bar Association

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Marital Property Distribution

Client obtained fair and equal property award

Request to move children to Canada

Court ruled children stay in Michigan

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Education

1981

University of Michigan Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

Miami University

A.B

Publications

1982

The Construction Lawyer "Strict Liability in the Construction Context,"

Languages

English

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