$ 350-400 per hour
Karen S. Sendelbach
About Karen
Biography
I assist people in resolving their family law issues with dignity and respect for all parties involved. I have more than a decade of experience guiding people as they reorganize their families, and I am trained and comfortable using every popular method of dispute resolution. I am committed to being a leader in my field, and have been elected by my peers to lead the State Bar of Michigan's Family Law Section, the Washtenaw County Family Law Section, and to serve on the Michigan Attorney Discipline Board (Washtenaw County panel) and other bar organizations. Due to my enthuiasm, passion and dedication to excellence in family law, I am frequently asked to publish and speak on issues related to family law, and the Wayne State University Law Review currently relies on me to provide their annual analysis of Michigan Family Law. Because of my expertise, competency and commitment to my clients and the law, I am frequently hired by fellow attorneys and their clients to mediate or arbitrate their cases and find the challenge of helping parties to resolve different personal circumstances very rewarding. I am certified as an "Elder Mediator" and believe that mediation is a perfect vehicle to help families navigate through the difficult issues involved with aging.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Michigan for 31 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Karen S. Sendelbach
121 W Washington St Ste 300, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104-1300
Nichols, Sacks, Slank, Sendelbach, Buiteweg & Solomon, P.C.
524 South Main Street, Ste. 210, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104
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Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2011 | Divorce & Separation
Great family law attorney.
Divorce is the worst thing I have ever been through. Karen saved me from making awful decisions at a time where my own thinking was not clear. Left to myself, these decisions - related to my children, to my assets, to future support I was going to provide - would have hurt me and my family for the re...
Karen S. Sendelbach's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known and worked with Karen for many years, and without question she is one of the most respected family law attorneys in Washtenaw County. She is tenacious, dedicated and extremely intelligent. Many clients have thanked me for referring them to Karen and her firm. Highly recommend her to anyone needing expert family law and mediation services."
"Karen is a dedicated advocate and a masterful mediator. She is able to see all perspectives and provide informed guidance not only to her clients, but in mediation as well."
"I've had the pleasure of mediating a number of family law cases with Karen, and strongly recommend her services. Our law firm regularly uses Karen for our most complex family law matters. Karen is very organized and cuts to the heart of the issues. This approach gets results, and has saved our clients a lot of money. I look forward to using her services in the future."
Steven Reed
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2021
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2020
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2019
Super Lawyer, Michigan Super Lawyers
2019
Top Lawyers in Detroit, dBusiness Magazine
2019
Top Women Attorneys in Michigan, Hour Detroit Magazine
2019
Top Attorneys in Michigan, Crain's Detroit Business
2018
Super Lawyer, Michigan Super Lawyers
2018
Top Women Attorneys in Michigan, Hour Magazine
2017
Super Lawyers, Michigan Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Michigan Super Lawyers
2016
Top Women Attorneys in Michigan, Hour Detroit Magazine
2015
Top Female Attorneys in Michigan, Hour Detroit Magazine
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Michigan Super Lawyers
2014
Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit, dbusiness
2014
Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit, dBusiness Magazine
2014
Top Attorneys in Michigan, Crain's Detroit Business
2014
Top Women Attorneys in Michigan, Hour Detroit Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer, Michigan Super Lawyers
2012
Best Lawyers in America, 19th Edition, Best Lawyers
2012
The Best Lawyers in Michigan, The New York Times
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit, dBusiness Magazine
2011
Super Lawyer, Michigan Super Lawyers
2010
SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers!
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2008
Michigan Rising Stars, Michigan Rising Stars
1994
American Jurisprudence Award, Jurisprudence of Criminal Justice
1994
Outstanding Woman Law Graduate of Syracuse University, National Association of Woman Lawyers
1991
Outstanding Senior of Michigan State University, Associated Students of Michigan State University
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Shareholder, Attorney, Nichols, Sacks, Slank, Sendelbach & Buiteweg, P.C
1900 - Present
Shareholder, Nichols, Sacks, Slank, Sendelbach, Buiteweg & Solomon, P.C.
2011 - 2012
Adjunct Professor, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
1996 - 2000
Associate Attorney, Katherine L. Barnhart, P.C
1994 - 1996
Staff Attorney, Oakland Livingston Legal Aid
Associations
2010 - Present
Ann Arbor Cub Scout Pack 123Treasurer, Den Leader
2007 - Present
Institute for Continuing Legal EducationMember
2007 - Present
Collaborative Practice Institute of MichiganMember
2007 - Present
International Association of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
2005 - Present
Michigan Bar Association's Attorney Discipline BoardAppointed Member
2007 - 2008
State Bar of Michigan, Family Law SectionChairperson
2004 - 2005
Amicus Committee of State Bar of Michigan Family Law SectionChairperson, Author
2002 - 2007
Family Law Section of the State Bar of MichiganAmicus Chairperson
2001 - 2002
Family Law section of the Washtenaw County Bar AssociationChairperson
1997 - 2008
Family Law Section of the State Bar of MichiganCouncil Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Rose v. Stokely
Heltzel v. Heltzel
DeRose v. DeRose
Kasben v. Hoffman
Education
1994
Syracuse University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor Cum Laude
1991
James Madison College at Michigan State
Bachelor's Degree
N/A
Michigan State University, James Madison College
BA
Speaking Engagements
2019
Basic Lawyers Skills Training
Negotiation Skills and Techniques
2019
18th Annual Michigan Family Law Institute
Evidence Under Fire: Strategies and Rules Refreshers for Winning in the Hot Seat
2018
Mid-Winter Seminar
Valuation of a Financial Services Practice for Purposes of a Divorce
2018
Child Custody Update
Handling Property Division and Spousal Support Issues
2018
17th Annual Family Law Institute
Moderator
2017
16th Annual Family Law Institute
Tax Tips
2016
Webinar
How to Handle a Change of Domicile Case
2016
Child Custody Update
Changing Legal Residence in Child Custody Agreements
2016
15th Annual Family Law Institute
Evidence: Advanced Techniques
2015
Spousal Support Update
Military Divorce and Support Issues
2015
Michigan Family Law Institute
New Case Law Analysis
2015
Divorce Property Division Update
Handling Property Division and Spousal Support Issues
2015
14th Annual Family Law Institute
Tax Tips
2014
Webinar
Military Divorce Procedures
2014
Family Law Caselaw Update
Family Law Caselaw Update
2014
13th Annual Family Law Institute
Tax Tips
2013
Child Custody, Support and Parenting Time Update
Child Custody, Support and Parenting Time Update
2013
Child Custody Update
Revocation of Paternity Act: Practical Implications
2013
12th Annual Family Law Institute
Moderator
2012
Child Custody, Support, and Parenting Time Update
Child Custody, Support, and Parenting Time Update
2012
12th Annual Family Law Institute
Family Law (Advance Track)
2011
Child Custody, Support, and Parenting Time Update
Child Custody, Support, and Parenting Time Update
2011
10th Annual Family Law Institute
Family Law (Advanced Track)
2010
Child Custody, Support, and Parenting Time Update
Child Custody, Support, and Parenting Time Update
2010
9th Annual Family Law Institute
Family Law (Advanced Track)
2009
Child Custody, Support, and Parenting Time Update
Child Custody, Support, and Parenting Time Update
2009
8th Annual Family Law Institute
Family Law (Basic Track)
2008
Mid-Summer Seminar
Pension Payments: Income or Property?
2008
Family Law Custody and Parenting Time Update Seminar
Family Law, Custody and Parenting Time
2008
7th Annual Family Law Institute
Family Law (Advanced Track)
2007
Child Custody, Support, and Parenting Time Update
Child Custody, Support, and Parenting Time Update
2007
6th Annual Family Law Institute
Advanced Track, Family Law
2006
Child Custody, Support, and Parenting Time Update
Child Custody, Support, and Parenting Time Update
2006
5th Annual Family Law Institute
Advanced Track, Family Law
2005
Child Custody, Support, and Parenting Time Update
Child Custody, Support, and Parenting Time Update
2004
Child Custody, Support, and Parenting Time Update
Child Custody, Support, and Parenting Time Update
2003
Custody, Support and Parenting Time Update
Child Custody, Support, and Parenting Time Update
2003
2nd Annual Family Law Institute
Family Law
2002
S.M.I.L.E. Program
Assist parents in making divorce decisions in the best interest of their children
2002
Child Custody, Support, and Parenting Time Update
Child Custody, Support, and Parenting Time Update
1999
QDRO
Essentials of QDROS: Overcoming QDROphobia
Publications
2010
Wayne State University Law Review
Annual Michigan Family Law Survey
2009
Wayne State University Law Review
Annual Michigan Family Law Survey
2009
State Bar of Michigan Monthly Journal
Making a Molehill out of a Mountain: Michigan's Child Support Guidelines
2008
Michigan Bar Exam
Family Law Question and Model Answer
2008
Institute for Continuing Legal Education (Michigan) On-Line Materials
How to Handle a Move-Away in a Child Custody Case
2008
State Bar of Michigan Bar Journal Special Issue
Discovery: A Legal Process that Seeks the Truth
2007
Michigan Bar Exam
Family Law Question and Model Answer
2007
Family Law Journal
Monthly Chairperson's Column
2003
Michigan Basic Practice Handbook, Fifth Edition (Cumulative Supplement)
Advanced Strategies in Family Practice, Chapter Author
Languages
English