Gerald P. Cavellier

Gerald P. Cavellier

also known as Jerry Cavellier

4.9
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 29 years

Family Lawyer at Bloomfield Hills, MI
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

1760 S Telegraph Rd Ste 300, Bloomfield Hills, MI

About Gerald

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 40%

All areas of family law

40%
Divorce and Separation 30%

All types of divorces

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 29 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1996

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Gerald P. Cavellier

1760 S Telegraph Rd Ste 300, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48302

Law Offices of Gerald P. Cavellier

719 Griswold Street, Suite 270, Detroit, MI, 48226

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Gerald P. Cavellier's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (6) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Jason | April 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend - He Gets Results!

Jerry is an outstanding attorney that knows family law inside and out. I had a very difficult divorce and child custody case that started out with only 25% custody of my son. He had all of the key contacts for every issue that arose which enabled us to efficiently navigate the process. Through Jerry'...s guidance and perseverance I was able to save my 401k, home, and most importantly I have over 50% parenting time with my son! If you want results, call Jerry!

Posted by Shaun | August 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce/Custody Attorney Recommendation

I was fortunate to have found Jerry Cavellier to represent me when I went through my divorce. He did an outstanding job representing me and advocating for my interests (both custodial and financial). He took the time to understand my case and the issues at hand. He was always very responsive to al...l of my inquiries. In addition to his legal expertise and negotiating skill, Jerry provided some needed compassion and perspective during that difficult anxious laden time. I would recommend Jerry to anyone going through a divorce and looking for a highly skilled and loyal advocate.

Posted by Luis | August 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Someone who cares

Gerald (Jerry) helped me through a tough time while I was going through my divorce. He was always available, respectful of my wishes and above all empathetic to everything I was going through and dealing with, which was plenty. I've heard from others going through similar situations as me that their ...lawyers would forget about them in the process and leave them hanging for days at a time without contact. Never happened with Jerry. He always kept me well informed of the process, what came next and never, never left me wondering. I can't speak highly enough about him.

Posted by anonymous | August 2, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Family Law

Gerald, is an excellent attorney, he has been able to advise me on any and all issues dealing with my divorce and custody case. I would highly recommend him to anyone. I only feel comfortable with Gerald representing me in court. He is honest, professional and trust worthy.

Posted by Dennis | August 1, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce

Jerry did a great job assisting me and giving me the professional advise I needed. We had very similar approaches to my divorce which worked out very well.

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Gerald P. Cavellier's Lawyer Endorsements

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Eva Cantarella

Family lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jerry is a very knowledgeable and caring family law attorney. I highly recommend him for all family law matters."

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Jamie Boase

Family lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Gerald Cavellier is a great lawyer and an asset to his community. I have known him for many years both personally through his work with volunteer ski patrol and professionally. I would recommend him to handle any of your family law matters."

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Kathleen Buckley

Unknown lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Gerald Cavellier and I have had cases together and he has mediated cases of mine, and I have acted as a mediator in cases of his. At all times he is professional , gracious, knowledgeable about law and procedure, and he brings excellent problem solving skills to the table to help families craft a resolution that both parties are willing enter as a settlement."

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Laurel Stuart-Fink

Family lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kathleen Buckley

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Top Lawyers in Michigan, The Legal Network

2020

Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit, dBusiness

2019

Leading Lawyer, Crain's Detroit Business

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2015

Peer Review Rated Very High Legal Ability, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

10 Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2014

Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit, dBusiness

2013

Top Lawyers in Michigan, The Legal Network

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Legal Advisor, National Ski Patrol

2008 - Present

Law Professor, Western Michigan University

2007 - Present

Shareholder, Hertz Schram PC

1995 - 2007

Attorney, Hertz Schram PC

1991 - 1994

Clerk, Oakland County Circuit Court

Associations

2012 - Present

National Ski Patrol

Patroler and Legal Adviser to Eastern Michigan Region

2004 - Present

Macomb County Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

Oakland County Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

Michigan Bar Association

Member

Education

1995

Detroit College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Oakland University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

ICLE Family Law Institute

Hidden Income

2006

Seminar

Equitable Property Division

Publications

2014

Laches (OCBA) Grandparent Visitation: A Decade Later

2013

Laches (OCBA) HELP! My Child Has Been Kidnapped

2010

Laches (OCBA) Anti Nuptual Agreements in the 21st Century

Languages

English

Activity

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