Lori A. Buiteweg

Lori A. Buiteweg

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 35 years

Family Lawyer at Ann Arbor, MI
Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning, Mediation, Trusts

121 W Washington St Ste 300, Ann Arbor, MI

About Lori

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 25%

Prenuptial Agreements, Trusts and wills primarily for divorced and blended families

20 years | 50 cases

25%
Family 25%

Child custody, support, property division, mediation, collaborative law, arbitration, foreign custody (UCCJEA), abuse/neglect, domestic violence, PPOs

25 years | 500 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 35 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1990

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Lori A. Buiteweg

121 W Washington St Ste 300, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104

Nichols, Sacks, Slank, Sendelbach, Buiteweg & Solomon, P.C.

524 South Main Street, Ste. 210, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by R. | January 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Gifted, wonderful lawyer. A blessing to families.

I cannot adequately express my gratitude and appreciation for Lori Buiteweg. She took on my case on a limited retainer basis to help me get a PPO against my ex. She worked worked diligently on my behalf, as well as on behalf of my child despite the fact that my case had been badly handled in the past... making it difficult to navigate. It is clear that Lori loves the law and her passion for it is obvious. More importantly, it is clear that for her the law is a vehicle through which she can fight the “bullies” that exist in our world. She will fight for clients in a fair and ethical manner. Knowing that she exists and is fighting for women in bad situations, gives me hope although she is no longer my attorney. My case is on-going so I will not get into all the details. Her strong faith propels her. Working with her, even for a short time, has restored my faith. You will not go wrong in choosing Lori to help you and your family. She is, without a doubt, the best Family Lawyer in Ann Arbor. I am grateful to have met her.

Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Attorney / Counselor Lori A. Buiteweg

Please accept my recommendation of Lori Buiteweg without any hesitation whatsoever. I truly thank Lori and her entire firm for their professionalism, legal expertise, compassion and candor. Mrs. Buiteweg and her team are World class! Lori was the past President of the State Bar Of Michigan. She has n...umerous awards and designations from her peers. When working with Lori you will have no doubt why she has the designation of "Super Lawyer". All who know Lori in and out of court hold her in the highest regard. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that Lori was the most valuable asset I had during a very turbulent time.

Posted by anonymous | July 28, 2013 | Family

Best Family Law Attorney in the State of Michigan.

Lori Buiteweg is the epitome of excellence, both as an attorney and as a human being. She took my case which was an extremely complicated family law matter, and worked diligently on my behalf, as well as on behalf of my child. Despite high conflict from the opposing attorney and client, Lori never ba...cked down in the face of abusive litigation and bullying, and consistently crafted wise legal strategy that was executed flawlessly and with great precision. Lori is a tireless worker and it was her incredible work ethic that always propelled our case forward, and in the right direction. Lori loves the law and her passion for it is obvious. That passion is what fuels her equally obvious talent for practicing the law and I always felt that my case, and my child's best interests, were always in excellent hands with Lori leading the way. She is articulate, acutely intelligent, attentive to detail, and possesses a wonderful sense of humor which is a reassuring gift during the stress of a divorce and custody matter. Lori has a sincere warmth about her and is genuinely concerned with the well-being of her clients. She clearly cares about people and always puts them first while also managing to focus like a laser on the matter at hand and the appropriate outcomes that are integral to her clients' best interests. Lori achieved the best possible outcome in my case and worked non-stop to achieve it. She has a particularly brilliant mind and her capacity for creating and executing near-perfect strategy, logic, and well-reasoned problem-solving, is unsurpassed. I could not have made a better choice than Lori when I chose an attorney. There is, quite simply, no one better in the field of Family Law than Lori A. Buiteweg.

Posted by Susan | March 17, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

Lori Buiteweg

From the moment I walked in Lori's office I knew she was the lawyer for me. I was going through one of the most stressful times of my life and she was not only an excellent attorney but a wonderful person. She was able to help me see through the fog and I always knew she had my and my daughter's best... interest at heart. She always went the extra mile to make sure things gone done that needed to be done. She was honest and informative and extremely knowledgable. I could not have gone through this divorce without her! It's nice to know there are such good people in the world who are also smart and practical.

Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2010

Open and honest!

Lori was very upfront and open, and the consistent honesty, courtesy and professionalism of each member of the firm impressed us. Considering our unusual circumstances, there were no suprises. You helped us understand the legalities of our siutationvery well.

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Family lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Lori is extremely dedicated to providing quality service to each client and doing her best to help the client resolve their situation. She is extremely hard-working, thoughtful and creative in all she undertakes. Clients not only have a strong advocate in Lori, but a lawyer who helps them consider the best way to hold their family together during a difficult time."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

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2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

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2022

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2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

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2019

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2017

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2016

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2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Patriot Award, Washtenaw County Bar Association

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers

2009

Matrimonial Lawyers, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

2009

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

Distinguished Alumni Award, Grand Blanc High School

2005

First Women in Washtenaw County Award, Women Lawyer's Association of Washtenaw County

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Shareholder, Nichols, Sacks, Slank, Sendelbach & Buiteweg

1900 - Present

Shareholder, Nichols, Sacks, Slank, Sendelbach, Buiteweg & Solomon, P.C.

1990 - 2001

Associate Attorney, Conlin, McKenney & Philbrick

Associations

2009 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Member

2007 - Present

International Association of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2007 - Present

Collaborative Practice of Michigan

Member

Washtenaw County/EMU Legal Resource Center

Founder

2013 - 2014

State Bar of Michigan

Vice President

2008 - 2009

State Bar of Michigan

Board of Commissoners Executive Committee

2005 - 2006

State Bar Representative Assembly

Past Chairperson

2004 - 2006

State Bar of Michigan

Board of Commissioners Executive Committee

2004 - 2005

State Bar of Michigan

Board of Commissioners Professional Standards Committee

2001 - 2002

Washtenaw County Family Law Section

Chairperson

2000 - 2001

Washtenaw County Bar Association

Past President

1998 - 2004

State Bar of Michigan

Character & Fitness Panelist District G

Sample of Legal Cases

Dong v Alaniz

Children returned from China

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Education

1990

Wayne State University

JD

1986

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

BA with Honors

Speaking Engagements

2010

AAML Annual Advanced Training

Interaction between custody and abuse cases

2008

Michigan Domestic Violence Prevention & Treatment Board

When and How to Respond to Discovery Requests

2007

ICLE

How to Run a Law Practice

2006

University of Michigan School of Law

Advanced Negotiations

2006

Michigan State University Law School

What to Expect from Character & Fitness

2005

Safe House of Washtenaw County

Representing the Domestic Violence Survivor

2003

ICLE

Discovery in a Family Law Case

Publications

2007

Res Ipsa Loquitor (WCBA) Reflections on the 2007 Annual State Bar Meeting

2005

Michigan Bar Journal Representative Assembly Weighs in on Important Issues

2001

Res Ipsa Loquitor (WCBA) What Clients Want

N/A

State Bar of MIchigan Family Law Section and State Bar of Michigan Representative Assembly Court Rule Initiative: Drafted proposed changes to MCR 3.222 et seq

N/A

State Bar of Michigan Uniform Law Intitiative: Drafted the State Bar of Michigan's policy regarding Uniform Law Commissoners in Michigan

Languages

English

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