Daniel P. Finley

Daniel P. Finley

5.0
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 22 years

Family Lawyer at Chelsea, MI
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +8 more

300 N Main St Ste 6, Chelsea, MI

About Daniel

Biography

Practice Areas

11

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

Michigan lays out 12 factors for custody and has similar factors for parenting-time that are analyzed by the Court to decide a custody dispute, with the overwhelming predominant factor in a custody case being the welfare of the child.

20%
Child Support 20%

Child support payments are modified after divorce if there is a material change in financial circumstances (10% variation in income) and/or change in overnights with your child. I handle both modifications and enforcement of child support payments.

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

Next to the death of a loved one divorce can be the hardest time in your life to go through. I guide you through the Court process so you can focus on the healing process.

20%
Business 3%

From Business Court litigation to business setup and planning to avoid the business Court in the first place.

3%
Estate Planning 3%

From wills, trusts, powers of attorney and patient advocate designations to matters in the Probate Court, including administration of decedent's estates and appointment of guardians.

3%
General Practice 3%

Miscellaneous legal matters, including consumer disputes.

3%
Lawsuits and Disputes 3%

Claims between private individuals in the civil Courts, including motion practice, the discovery process, mediation, case evaluation, settlement conferences, and trial, if necessary.

3%
Personal Injury 3%

For claims of pain and suffering arising out of automobile or motorcycle collisions that resulted in a serious impairment of an important bodily function to injury on real property because of a dangerous condition, not open and obvious.

3%
Real Estate 3%

From deeds, and other recordable conveyances to enforcing or protecting real estate owner's rights through the Courts, whether against a private individual or a municipality such as a City or a Township.

3%
Employment and Labor 2%

From employment benefits to claims on behalf of protected individuals and their legal rights in the employment relationship.

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 22 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2003

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Finley Law Firm

300 N Main St Ste 6, Chelsea, MI, 48118-1508

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Daniel P. Finley's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mark | April 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney

A Good Man and a Good Attorney

I've hired Daniel Finley for his expertise in civil matters and I've consulted with him on several occasions. He wins. He is knowledgeable, articulate and tough. I recommend him unreservedly.

Posted by Jeffrey | March 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Hope

I got lucky when I hired Dan Finley to represent me in dissolving a partnership that was on the rocks----Why do I say lucky, because I didn't know him, but felt that caring in his voice and could instantly see he knew the law. I didn't have a written partnership agreement, but he pushed and used his... legal knowledge and got me a $200,000 settlement, where everyone else said I wouldn't really get anything, and he didn't even pad his bill. My suggestion is to call him when you have a legal issue and give him a chance to tell you/show you what he can do.

Posted by Susan | December 10, 2012

a satisfied customer

Dan helped me through the worst period of my life, an unwarranted law suit at the same time that my father was dealing with a severe head injury. He was knowledgeable, compassionate, prompt, innovative and kind. Also very reasonable rates. I would highly recommend him to anyone.!

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Litigation lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met with Dan recently, and was very impressed with his attitude towards the law. He really cares about his clients, and he gave me a lot of great advice in setting up."

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Honors

2002

CALI Award Professional Ethics, Syracuse University College of Law

1999

Cum Laude, Michigan State University

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Owner, Finley Law Firm

2004 - 2009

Litigation Attorney, UAW LEGAL SERVICES PLAN

Associations

2010 - Present

Washtenaw County Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

Education

2002

Syracuse University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Michigan State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

NRA Personal Protection in the Home CPL Course

Firearms and the law, including civil liability issues and the use of deadly force

Languages

English

Activity

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