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also known as Jerry Cavellier
Gerald P. Cavellier is a Shareholder and the head of the Domestic Relations/Family Law Section at Hertz Schram PC. He is a graduate of Michigan State University College of Law (formerly known as the Detroit College of Law). His entire practice focuses on Family Law matters. Mr. Cavellier is a litigator at heart, but he is also trained in Mediation and is a member in good standing with the Family Mediation Counsel of is a past Chair of the Oakland County Family Law Committee, a member of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan and is currently a Professor of Law at Western Michigan University, Thomas Cooley Law School teaching Family Law.
His practice involves all aspects of family law including Custody, Child Support, Parenting Time, Spousal Support, and Property Division. He is also very familiar with more complex issues including marital tort litigation, division of closely held businesses, alienation of children and interstate custody and support issues. Mr. Cavellier is that special type of lawyer who is capable of handling very personal, emotional matters, yet he knows when to zealously advocate or aggressively negotiate.
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1760 S Telegraph Rd Ste 300, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48302
719 Griswold Street, Suite 270, Detroit, MI, 48226
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Posted by Jason | April 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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'...
Posted by Shaun | August 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Luis | August 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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 ...
Posted by anonymous | August 2, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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
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.
"Jerry is a very knowledgeable and caring family law attorney. I highly recommend him for all family law matters."
"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."
"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."
Family lawyer
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
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
2012 - Present
National Ski PatrolPatroler and Legal Adviser to Eastern Michigan Region
2004 - Present
Macomb County Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
Oakland County Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
Michigan Bar AssociationMember
1995
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
BS - Bachelor of Science
2015
Hidden Income
2006
Equitable Property Division
2014
2013
2010
English
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