Lana A. Panagoulia

Lana A. Panagoulia

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Ann Arbor, MI
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Guardianship, Family

122 South Main Street., Suite 370, Ann Arbor, MI

About Lana

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 75%

Lana attends to all issues involving divorce, separation, child custody, parenting planning and parenting time, spousal and child support, property division and settlement, counseling, divorce coaching, mediation, litigation, same gender issues, estate planning, and attorney malpractice related to circumstances arising out of family law issues

75%
Child Custody 20%

Lana attends to all issues involving divorce, separation, child custody, parenting planning and parenting time, spousal and child support, property division and settlement, counseling, divorce coaching, mediation, litigation, same gender issues, estate planning, and attorney malpractice related to circumstances arising out of family law issues

20%
Family 2%

Lana attends to all issues involving divorce, separation, child custody, parenting planning and parenting time, spousal and child support, property division and settlement, counseling, divorce coaching, mediation, litigation, same gender issues, estate planning, and attorney malpractice related to circumstances arising out of family law issues

2%

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 20 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2005

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Lana Panagoulia Law, PLLC

122 South Main Street., Suite 370, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104

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Lana A. Panagoulia's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Wayne | October 22, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

An Excellent Choice!

After my divorce, my ex-wife and her attorneys were stepping all over a poorly worded divorce agreement. They were obviously strategizing to sideline me as a father to my son. I felt hopeless and alone... Enter: Lana Panagoulia. She saw right thorough their legal wrangling and was expert at anticipat...ing their next moves. Lana walked into mediations making no apologies, while putting the other side on notice that we weren't going to be pushed around. She is honest, driven, to the point, and a very credible lawyer among her peers. My only regret is that I did not find Lana Panagoulia when I first filed for divorce; she would have eliminated a lot of confusion from the start.

Posted by Mike | April 20, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

An excellent Lawyer

Lana is an excellent attorney. She helped me every step of the way through my divorce. Even before my wife filed, she carefully listened to my situation and suggested a course of action. When the time came, she guided me through. I suggest anyone who sees divorce as a possibility, consult Lana ...as early as possible. You may not need to divorce, but her guidance could help reduce your stress at a difficult time, as it did for me.

Posted by Edward | March 21, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Informative, Straight to the Point and Honest.

Lana Panagoulia surpassed our expectations. Her efficient, informative and focused performance is 2nd to none when it comes to divorce attorneys. She was able to provide me with more in one hour than the months and months I spent with my other lawyers. She was easy to communicate with and definite...ly made me feel like I was in good hands. I highly recommend Lana and within no time you will understand why. Convenient office location on Main St, punctual, and professional.

Posted by Troy | August 20, 2009 | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

Lana Panagoulia exemplifies all of the essential qualities of an excellent divorce attorney. All too often fathers are never treated favorably in divorce; however, when my case became extremely stressful, I was confident that my attorney would address every disputed issue in a professional manner. ...She was committed to my case and her leadership in court was very well respected by others in the legal profession. I wholeheartedly recommend Attorney Panagoulia as the best family law/divorce attorney in Ann Arbor! Throughout the entire process, she was dedicated to the healthy wellbeing of my family while demonstrating her experience and expertise. Needless to say, I was extremely pleased with the results of my case.

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Lana A. Panagoulia's Lawyer Endorsements

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Liisa Speaker

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Lana is a wonderful attorney who dedicates her time and talent her client’s case. She thoughtfully considers the best strategy to meet her clients’ needs and does an overall excellent job representing her clients."

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Mark Morley

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. During her tenure with our law firm, Lana always displayed the dedication required to complete whatever task was assigned to her. She is smart, willing to "go the extra mile" for her clients, and tenacious. I am confident that she continues to brings these same skills and attributes to her own law own practice."

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Nicholas Roumel

Family lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Smart, hard working, and fights for her client."

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Robert June

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred friends to Lana in the past with very good results, and I highly recommend her."

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Basil Simon

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with this attorney and am very impressed with the quality of her work and her professionalism."

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Patrick MacQueen

Family lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Lana. Lana is an exceptional lawyer that I have known for nearly 10 years. She has true tenacity, superior knowledge, and has obtained excellent results for her clients. She is an asset to the profession."

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Chad Engelhardt

Family lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lana is regarded as a leader in the field of family law. She has the care and compassion to counsel clients through the most difficult of crisis. Lana has significant expertise in resolving matters without the need for lengthy and expensive litigation. She also has the legal skills and court room experience to obtain the best results for her clients. Lana is well respected by other attorneys, the Friend of the Court system and trial court judges. She is an active member of many bar associations and has an outstanding professional reputation."

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Timothy Dinan

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lana is a calming influence with the difficult work of representing clients in divorce matters. Not only does she look out for their legal needs but goes the extra mile to let her clients know they care."

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Daniel Geherin

Family lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred several family law matters to Ms. Panagoulia, and all have reported back as very pleased with her representation. She has an excellent reputation in the field of family law."

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Patrick Conlin

Family lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Up & Coming Lawyer, Michigan Lawyers Weekly

2012

Client's Choice, Avvo

2009

Client's Choice, Avvo

2008

Voice for Justice Public Interest Auction Award, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

2004

Ford Motor Company Leadership Award, Ford Motor Company

2004

Women Lawyers Association of Michigan Foundation Award, The Women Lawyers Association of Michigan

2002

Golden Key Award, Golden Key National Honor Society

2000

Substituting for the Stars Student Teacher Award, Substituting for the Stars

1999

Honor Student, National Dean's List

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner, Lana Panagoulia Law, PLLC

Associations

2015 - Present

Washtenaw Association for Justice

President

2008 - Present

The Institute for Continuing Legal Education

Board Member of the New Lawyers Customer Advisory Board

2008 - Present

The Institute for the Study of the African American Child at Wayne State University College of Education (ISAAC)

Associate Fellow

2013 - 2015

Washtenaw Association for Justice

Vice President

2011 - 2013

Hellenic Bar Association of Michigan

President

2011 - 2013

Washtenaw Association for Justice

Treasurer

2009 - 2011

Washtenaw Association for Justice

Secretary

2008 - 2010

Hellenic American Bar Association of Michigan

Secretary

2007 - 2010

Washtenaw County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Co-Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Tammy L.Davis v. Rene S. Harmon, Wayne County Circuit Court, Case Number 09-112516-PP

Personal Protection Order granted

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Education

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University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

Juris Doctorate, Cum Laude

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Wayne State University

Masters of Art in Teaching

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University of Michigan

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2008

Same Gender Issues in Michigan Law

same gender, gay, lesbian, transgender issues in family, mediation and probate law

Publications

2012

www.annarbordivorcelaw.com Same Sex Marriages

Languages

French

Greek

Spanish

Activity

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