Mark L. Gantz

Mark L. Gantz

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 54 years

Probate Lawyer at Dearborn Heights, MI
Practice Areas: Probate, Divorce & Separation, Real Estate

8283 N. Telegraph Rd, Dearborn Heights, MI

About Mark

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Probate 50%

Handling of Probate Estates, Conservatorships and Guardianships; Preparation of Wills, Health Care Powers of Attorney and General Durable Powers of Attorney

55 years

50%
Divorce and Separation 40%

Representation of both women and men in contested and uncontested proceedings.

55 years

40%
Real Estate 10%

Residential and Commercial Real Estate Transactions; Sale and Purchase of Real Estate; Purchase Agreements; Preparation of Deeds and Lady Bird Deeds

55 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 54 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1971

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Mark L. Gantz

8283 N. Telegraph Rd, Dearborn Heights, MI, 48127

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Mark L. Gantz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

42 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 23 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Joe | January 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Probate

There's no one better Lawyer

Mark Gantz has been our attorney for several years. To begin he is just an overall super person. Mark is gracious and respectful. He is a genuine man with great communication skills. Mark's knowledge of the law will put your mind at ease. He helped us out after a death in our family, a situation t...hat brings out a lot of emotions. He was supportive and guided us through the legal steps of estate and trust issues that we were nervous about. Mark listened to our concerns and understood our needs. He also helped us prepare personal documents so we could feel secure knowing we have all our matters in order. He is a good guy to have on your side.

Posted by Mark | January 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Residential

Mark Gantz - Highly Recommended

I have known Mark Gantz for the past 43 years on both a personal and professional level. I have always found him to be honest, trustworthy and ethical; a person with high integrity. I have retained Mark for the sale of my personal residences, and for estate planning and execution of an estate after t...he passing of my mother-in-Law. In my professional life I referred many of my clients to Mark for business transactions. In all cases I would receive positive feedback from my clients. I would highly recommend Mark to anyone looking for legal assistance.

Posted by Harry | January 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Review for Mark Gantz

I have known Mark for many years. He has handled everything for me from my divorce to my will. Because I am in the mortgage field I have referred many clients to him regarding their real estate needs and he has always done a great job. I would highly recommend him without hesitation.

Posted by Michael | January 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Mark Gantz ..highly recommended!

Mark was my Father's attorney for many years (and friend) and so when I first needed an attorney, Mark was the easy choice to turn to. Over the past 20 + years Mark has handled a Divorce and numerous real estate transactions for me, all with the utmost Professionalism and efficiency. It's a comfort... to me knowing I have him to represent me in legal matters.

Posted by Delia Jane | January 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Review

Mr. Gantz represent me 25 years ago in a divorce and real estate transactions. Mr. Gantz and his firm are the most professional people I have had the pleasure to deal with. Mr. Gantz was the attorney who represented me recently in a divorce case. I will be using his firm this month for some oth...er legal issues. Mark is so knowledgeable and up to date on everything. Also, any advise he gave me was absolutely right on target. Mark helped the bad circumstances I found myself in bearable. The experience, knowledge, kindness and concern for his clients makes him the best in my opinion.

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Mark L. Gantz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Allen Wolf

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer and refer clients seeking a family law attorney in Wayne County to him because of his intelligence, integrity and philosophy to simply "get the job done"."

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Kelley Joseph

Unknown lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Family member

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joshua Jacobs

Probate lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mark Gantz is an excellent attorney. He is very knowlegable and a great person!"

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Charles Gottlieb

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Well experienced, well prepared, and relates well with clients and adversaries."

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Victoria Sloan

Probate lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mark Gantz is proficient in many area of law, including: probate, real estate and divorce. He works toward realizing a positive and timely result for his clients. He is organized and focused. Clients appreciate that he is available to them for support and guidance. His knowledge of law is extensive. Mark is a great person and lawyer."

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Miles Hurwitz

Probate lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mark is knowledgeable, efficient, and a good lawyer. He gets results for his clients, and they enjoy working with him."

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Theodore Cheslak

Probate lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked opposite him on numerous matters and found mister Gantz to be knowledgeable. thoroughly professional, and legally very well informed. He advocates vigorously for his client, yet does not alienate the opposing party. Any client for whom he provides services will be well represented."

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Todd Gers

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mark Gantz is an excellent attorney that helped a mutual client with a complicated matter during a difficult time."

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Burt Salinger

Family lawyer

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Allen Wolf

Criminal defense lawyer

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Arthur Brand

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Victoria Sloan

Probate lawyer

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Miles Hurwitz

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Todd Gers

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2018

"AV Preeminent" Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory

2018

2018 Top Lawyers in Michigan, The Legal Network

2012

Top Attorneys in Michigan, The New York Times

2011

2011 Five Star Wealth Manager, HOUR Detroit Magazine

2011

2011 Top Attorneys in Michigan, Super Lawyers Magazine

2009

2010 List of Top Lawyers, "dbusiness" Magazine

Work Experience

1988 - Present

Attorney/Partner, Hurwitz & Gantz, P.C.

1975 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Oakland University, Rochester, MI

1986 - 1988

Assistant to National Partner, Hyatt Legal Services

1974 - 1986

Attorney/Partner, Rogers & Gantz, P.C. and predecessor firms

1971 - 1974

Associate Attorney, Gottlieb & Goren, P.C.

Associations

1980 - Present

Michigan Attorney Grievance Commission

Arbitrator/Special Investigator

1975 - 2015

Barristers B'nai B'rith Bar Association

Financial Secretary/Treasurer

1972 - 1975

Family Law Section, State Bar of Michigan

Ethics Committee 1972-1975

Sample of Legal Cases

Estate of Hugh A. Miller, Decedent

Over $1,000,000 turned over to charities!

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Education

1971

Wayne State University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1968

Wayne State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Quality of Life Senior Sessions

Estate Planning for Real Estate

2004

Paralegal Conference

Legal Writing

Publications

2009

Legal Research and Writing I (Course Pack) An Overview of The Michigan Uniform System of Citations

Languages

English

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