$ 295-310 per hour
Sandra Hughes O'Brien
About Sandra
Biography
Sandy is a Senior Attorney at EPLG who practices in our Metro Detroit offices. She has over 20 years of experience with probate, trusts & estates and related areas of practice. A trusted and skilled advisor, Sandy has helped both individual and business clients by providing thoughtful and creative solutions to suit their respective needs.
Sandy is an active board member of the Hispanic Bar Association of Michigan and speaks frequently on the topic of women and minorities in law careers. She serves on numerous community and professional boards and committees. Her hard work was formally recognized in 2019 when she was named “An Esteemed Woman of Michigan”.
Sandy is a graduate of the Michigan State University College of Law (J.D., cum laude, 1998) and received her undergraduate degree from Grand Valley State University.
State Bar of Michigan Member
State Bar Estate Planning & Probate Certificate
Hispanic Bar Association of Michigan
National Hispanic Bar Association
Wayne State University Board of Governors, Governor Emeritus
Detroit Public Schools Community District, Bilingual Parent Advisory Council
Northville Public Schools, Curriculum Council
Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation, Board Secretary
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Michigan for 25 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2000
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Location
Estate Planning Law Group
440 Burroughs Street, Suite 305, Detroit, MI, 48202
Estate Planning Law Group
2211 Old Earhart Road, Suite 155, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105
Estate Planning Law Group
4251 Cascade Road, SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546
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Posted by Brian | January 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney
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Piece of Mind!
Sandy helped my wife and I update our estate documents due to changed circumstances in our family. The updated documents gave us piece of mind that our affairs are properly tended to. We are grateful for her knowledge and compassion.
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Experience
Honors
2020
Hall of Fame - Distinguished Alumni, Fennville High School
2019
Esteemed Woman of Michigan, Burnstein Community Health Clinic, Pontiac, MI
2016
Community Service Madrina Award, Michigan State University, Office of Cultural & Academic Transitions
2014
Outstanding Service Award, Wayne State University, Center for Latino/a Studies
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Senior Attorney, Estate Planning Law Group
2016 - 2021
Deputy County Clerk/Register of Deeds, Oakland County
2014 - 2016
General Counsel, Public Lighting Authority
2002 - 2014
Attorney, O'Brien Law Office, PLLC
Associations
2010 - Present
Hispanic National Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Hispanic Bar Association of Michigan (HBAM)Member
2002 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Probate and Estate Planning SectionMember
Education
1998
Michigan State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor, cum laude
Speaking Engagements
2015
Dia de la Mujer Annual Conference
200 Things to do with a law degree
2013
Dia de la Mujer Annual Conference
Latinas In the Law
2012
Dia de la Mujer Annual Conference
Choosing Law as a Career
2011
Dia de la Mujer (Women's Day event) at MSU
Is a Career in Law for Me?
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Would I be able to keep my parent's house in the family using my Power of Attorney?
14 May 2022
Q&A
Step sister is PR of estate, she has an attorney, can I call my step sister with questions or do I have to call her attorney?
26 Apr 2022
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Can a Trustee here in Az order substance testing?
25 Apr 2022