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Brian J. Catanese

4.0
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 21 years

Family Lawyer at Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense

1729 Hampton Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI

About Brian

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 175-200 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 13 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2012

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Michigan for 21 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2004

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Brian J. Catanese

1729 Hampton Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, 48236

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Brian J. Catanese's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | March 6, 2010

Would not recomend

I would not recoment this attny. I'm am not sure if he was inexperienced when he represented me, or if that was just his practicing style, but the experience was awful. Very shady indeed.

Posted by anonymous | November 24, 2009

B.J. Catanese divorce attorney

Brian started with one of the mega divorce firms. I found this reassuring because, while he is talented and ambitious enough to go out on his own, he is also aware of the methods used by firms which specialize in divorce; The best of both worlds. Brian did not nickel and dime me in this process at a...ll...Quite to the contrary. It's just not in him. He goes through the process with much integrity in his dealings with every person. He survives on referrals and, while I don't know if that is what motivates his actions, he is responsive and available and has earned this referral. I know I received good advice from Brian and he served me well in all dialogue with the opposing attorney and the judge. Brian will listen to what you want, advise you what is realistic and will represent your wishes. Brian also knows many judges and other divorce attorneys which gave him some insight to share…Another benefit which I appreciated.

Posted by Santiago Chavez | October 24, 2009

Very Trustworthy

Words cant express what Mr. Catanese has done for me at this point!!! He has helped me far more than expected, I have great confidence Today knowing Mr. Catanese WILL do all needed to Help his client.

Posted by Allen | October 11, 2009

The right man for the job.

Brian has helped me out of a few thing. I will continue to use Brian and refer him to my friends and family when they need a good lawyer.

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Honors

2004

Jurisprudence Award: Sports Law, Michigan State University College of Law

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Owner, Brian J. Catanese Attorney at Law

2007 - 2008

Associate Attorney, Ogne, Alberts & Stuart P.C.

2005 - 2007

Associate Attorney, Hoffman, Wartell, Bowyer & Midtgard

Associations

2005 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section

Member

2004 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Harvey v. Harvey

Court of Appeals remanded for an evidentiary hearing on MCL 552.603b. Read the opinion at the Michigan Court of Appeals Website:

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Education

2004

Michigan State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Michigan State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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