David Michael Stimpson

David Michael Stimpson

3.9
Rating: 5.3

Licensed for 23 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Ann Arbor, MI
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Family, Corporate & Incorporation

455 E. Eisenhower Pkwy Ste 40, Ann Arbor, MI

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2011
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About David

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 45%

Trusts, wills, powers of attorney, ILIT's, QTIP's, probate, guardianship.

23 years | 1,500 cases

45%
Family 30%

Divorce, custody, parenting time, child support

23 years | 2,000 cases

30%
Corporate and Incorporation 25%

Small business, entity creation, management, contracts, sales, succession planning.

23 years | 500 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Pro bono

5 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 23 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2002

Active in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2011

Location

Stimpson & Associates P.C.

455 E. Eisenhower Pkwy Ste 40, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108

Stimpson & Associates, P.C.

108 West Chicago Boulevard., Tecumseh, MI, 49286

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David Michael Stimpson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.9 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | September 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Step-Parent Adoption

I wish I could give Stimpson and his team more than five stars! Stimpson was my attorney for a drawn out - emotional case. He kept me level headed, focused, and most importantly, prepared. He always answered every single question I had throughout the process and always took time to listen to my conce...rns. Stimpson tells it to you just like it is - whether you like it or not. I genuinely appreciate his advice, his honesty, and his straightforward attitude. He never filled my mind with unrealistic expectations, always reminding me that no matter the outcome - everything was going to be okay. Stimpson is knowledgeable of the law, passionate about what he does, professional on every level, and personable with his clients. He always made time in his schedule for a meeting or to give me a phone call. Stimpson and his staff kept me updated and well informed throughout our entire process. My fight was his fight and that was evident in the courtroom. Stimpson was worth every. single. penny. A BIG thank you to him and his team - I definitely will be recommending Stimpson & Associates whenever I can.

Posted by Kim | June 28, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Great Experience!

Dave helped me navigate all the paperwork and rules involved with handling my father's estate. He was incredibly professional, knowledgeable and easy to work with. I couldn't have asked for a better lawyer and would gladly work with him again.

Posted by Dani | April 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Satisfied Work

Dave assisted me with a name change case. I was very pleased with the outcome and his respectful personality and understanding my case. I was satisfied with the knowledge of the law and assistance and friendly staff personnel. I was unsure of the proceedings that were associated with the name change ...but I felt that I was well informed by the staff and attorney that the end result was exactly what I was looking for.

Posted by anonymous | January 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Worst decision I made

This lawyer does not care about his clients. I hired him for a custody case, he would tell me all the things he would push for in court, and then fold like a cheap lawn chair. He would constantly kick the can down the road just to keep accruing billable hours, but would not address concerns I specifi...cally asked to address. His firm will charge for every postage stamp used, yet kept a $40 flash drive of mine I left with them just to transfer files off of. This guy got manhandled by the opposing attorney, who cost a fraction of the price. And I even had the much stronger case. This guy is pompous as they come. Also, he billed me for phone calls to the opposing attorney, and never responded to my questions as to the content of the calls. Found out he worked out a deal with the other attorney without my knowledge, then simply worked to downplay my case in order to convince me to accept the deal. He also responded to correspondence with the opposing attorney AFTER I told him NOT to, as I planned on hiring another attorney to address that given matter, since I could not trust this man at all. He's been suspended once before for ethics violations. If you care to find out why, go ahead and hire him. What a piece of work.

Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

unprofessional,money grubbing

I hired and paid over $5,000 in fees for this man to represent my daughter which was paid in full by her court date. He tacked on an additional 658.00 in which he billed her. I said something to him at the time and he said he had additional expenses . I have never had this happen before with any oth...er attorney I have hired. They quote a price and don't add additional expenses. To make a long story short he ended up trying to take her car away due to the lapsed bill. She only began to start a new part-time job within the last 3 months , spent 6 weeks in intensive care at the University of Michigan and other hospitalizations as well. I felt the charges were bogus after I had already paid him what he quoted .Besides, I hired him, not my daughter. He does not care about people. He cares only about money. I had to pay over $900.00 to save a car worth between $4-5000.

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Experience

Rating:  5.3 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2011.

Suspension issued in MI, 2011

updated on 06/13/2012

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Founding Partner, Stimpson & Associates, P.C.

2008 - 2012

Founding Partner, Bruce, Calkins, & Stimpson PLLC

2004 - 2008

Founding Partner, Bruce, Calkins, Khan & Stimpson PLLC

2002 - 2004

Attorney, Lahn, McDonagh & Associates PLLC

Associations

2005 - Present

Lenawee County Board of Commissioners

Chair

2005 - Present

Lenawee County Human Services Committee

Member

2005 - Present

Lenawee County Physical Resources Committee

Member

2005 - Present

Lenawee County Information Technology Committee

Member

2002 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

2002 - Present

Michigan Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2002 - Present

American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2002 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Washtenaw County Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Lenawee County Bar Association

Member

Education

2002

University of Toledo College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Eastern Michigan University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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