Chiara F. Mattieson

Chiara F. Mattieson

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 22 years

Probate Lawyer at Northville, MI
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Litigation

143 Cadycentre #271, Northville, MI

About Chiara

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Probate 34%

I represent clients in administering probate estates and trusts and in litigating probate and trust matters in Michigan's probate courts.

34%
Estate Planning 33%

I believe strongly that estate planning is important for just about everyone, and to honor that belief I offer scaled fees, flat fee or hourly arrangements, and even payment plans to help “everyday people” get their planning done.

33%
Litigation 33%

I have spent sixteen years litigating and trying cases, focusing on representing businesses and individuals in non-personal injury civil cases. Let me put my l experience to work for you.

33%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 225-395 per hour


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

Mattieson Law, PLC

143 Cadycentre #271, Northville, MI, 48167

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Chiara F. Mattieson's Reviews

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Posted by Kerry | October 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Taylor family

Chiara Mattieson, I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for the outstanding job you've done in handling my late father Marion Taylor's estate. Your expertise, dedication, and unwavering support throughout this challenging process have been truly remarkable. Your professionalism, ki...ndness, and guidance have been invaluable, and I am deeply appreciative of the care and effort you put into every aspect of the estate proceedings. I am relieved and grateful to have had you as our attorney. Thank you once again for your exceptional service. Your work has made a significant difference in our lives during this challenging period, and I am sincerely thankful for your contributions. Warm regards, Kerry Smith

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Chiara F. Mattieson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Marco Masciulli

Unknown lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Chiara is a passionate attorney who is never afraid of a fight. She is a highly skilled litigator, and she truly cares about what she does. I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Thomas

Litigation lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Chiara for many years and have found her to be one of the most the knowledgable, ethical, and hard working Lawyers I have ever met. I would trust her to handle matters for my own family. A fantastic lawyer!"

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Ruth Goldner

Probate lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chiara is one of the most high integrity, dedicated, effective attorneys I have ever met. She truly cares about her clients and will do everything in her power to obtain the best result possible. She is not easily intimidated and rises to face even the most difficult challenges. I would not hesitate to refer a matter to her."

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Alvand Mokhtari

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Top Women Lawyers, Hour Detroit Magazine

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

Top Women Lawyers, Hour Detroit Magazine

2013

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2013

Top Lawyers, dbusiness

2012

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2011

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2010

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2009

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Founder, Mattieson Law, PLC

2015 - 2020

Senior Attorney, Prince Law Firm

2010 - 2015

Senior Attorney, Plunkett Cooney

2007 - 2010

Attorney, Holzman Law, PLLC

2005 - 2007

Attorney, Weltman Weinberg & Reis Co. Lpa

2003 - 2005

Attorney, Hemming, Polaczyk, Cronin, Smith, Witthoff & Bennett, P.C.

Associations

2020 - Present

Wayne County Probate Bar Association

Member

2018 - Present

Washtenaw County Bar Association

Member - Probate Estate and Trust Law Committee

2017 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Oakland County Bar Association

Member - Probate, Estate and Trust Committee

2003 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

Education

2003

Wayne State University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Wayne State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

UA Local 636 Pipefitters Retirees

"Understanding Guardianships and Conservatorships and Preventing Abuses"

2016

Oakland County Senior Law Day

"Understanding Guardianships and Conservatorships"

2015

Oakland County Senior Law Day

"Understanding Guardianships and Conservatorships"

2014

Meeting of Michigan-based franchise affiliated tax preparers

"Overview of Powers of Attorney in Michigan"

2012

Oakland County Bar Association, New Lawyers Committee

"ABCs of Practice"

2011

Oakland County Bar Association, New Lawyers Committee

"ABCs of Practice"

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