Julie Paquette - Lawyer in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Julie Aletta Paquette

Estate planning Attorney at Bloomfield Hills, MI

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Practice areas

Estate planning

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Estate planning includes Powers of Attorney for health and financial matters, Wills, Trusts, probate avoidance and transfer of assets, such as deeds.
Probate

50%

Probate matters include guardianship (for medical and personal decisions), conservatorship (for financial decisions), decedents' estates/inheritance rights. I serve on the Oakland County Probate Court's attorney appointment list for guardianships/conservatorships.
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Prior to entering the legal field, Julie worked as an advocate for children of abuse and neglect. Her experience as a foster care case manager sets her apart from other attorneys and provides her with unique knowledge and insight in her role as attorney. She often draws on her social work experience to address and resolve the difficult situations faced by her clients today.

Julie received her bachelor of science in child development with honors from Michigan State University and her juris doctor degree from Wayne State University. While attending Wayne State University, she served as a student attorney at the Free Legal Aid Clinic in Detroit and as a student intern for the Honorable Gerald R. Rosen, United States District Court - Eastern Division of Michigan.

Julie entered the legal field in 2001 as a legal assistant working for a firm practicing in estate planning, business law, bankruptcy, real estate and general civil litigation. From there, she moved to an insurance defense firm, working primarily on municipal defense, such as police excessive force cases. She then worked for a firm practicing business law, probate and estate planning.

The experience she gained in working at these firms, together with her education and social work experience, equipped Julie with the expertise needed to develop her own practice serving clients in probate, estate planning and business law.

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Licensed for 14 years

State MI

Status Active in Good Standing

Acquired 2008

Updated 12/26/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Law Office of Julie A Paquette PLC

7 West Square Lake Road

Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48302

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Law Office of Julie A. Paquette, PLC

415 S. Lafayette

S. Lyon, MI, 48178

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Posted by Colleen | May 24, 2022

Great Experience!

We had a fantastic experience with Julie Paquette! Julie helped my future wife and I with our will and estate documents. She was great at explaining the ins and outs and answered all of our questions clearly. Her communication and professionalism were very impressive and made the process efficient and seamless. I'd highly recommend reaching out to her with any estate planning needs.

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Posted by Susan | December 21, 2020

Twice was nice

Julie was just what I needed at a difficult time. She was honest and very forthcoming about my situation. She helped me navigate through it. Then I hired her again for my estate planning. She has always been kind and helpful, I would recommend her happily to others.

Posted by Carolyn | March 12, 2016

Fantastic!

Julie has given me legal advice for estate planning that was very helpful. Additionally, a colleague of mine was in a desperate legal situation with his family and Julie jumped in to help...visiting them at the hospital and making sure their paperwork was in order.

Posted by Autumn | March 1, 2016

Estate Planning

We hired Julie to help us with Estate Planning. She was very kind and helpful in guiding us in making important decisions regarding our family's future; asset assessment, guardianship of our children, etc. She was professional and delivered the documents in a timely manner. I continue to recommend her to friends and family.

Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2016

Helpful

I had a consult with Julie last year. She was very helpful, and I would have hired her if she was licensed in my state. She helped me find an attorney who is licensed in my state, and her recommendations were the same as Julie had outlined in our meeting. The free consultation was very nice, and she answered all of my questions.

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Posted by Ana | July 20, 2013

Probate help when I needed it

Julie was very helpful in giving me her legal and personal view of my probate case, and though the case itself dragged on much longer than I anticipated, she helped the whole time, giving me the cost estimates, hypothetical situation responses I asked for, and kept track of all the legal paperwork that needed to be filed. She also kept me up to date on all of the "surprises" the other party tossed at me through extra petitions, etc. While I'm an overly detailed person myself, I thought she did a good job of keeping the pertinent details to the case at hand, and in her notes, and used them to reveal the truth of the case as appropriate in court.

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AVVO RATING 8.9 (Excellent)

Work Experience

Court Appointed Guardian ad Litem in Oakland County
Probate Court
2009 - Present

Managing Partner
Law Office of Julie A. Paquette, PLC
2009 - Present

Associate Attorney
Law Office of Donald A. DeLong, PC
2008 - 2009

Law Clerk
Law Office of Donald A. DeLong, PC
2007 - 2008

Law Clerk
Cummings McClorey Davis & Acho
2005 - 2007

Law Clerk/Office Manager
Calhoun, DiPonio & Gaggos, PLC
2001 - 2005

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Education

Wayne State University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2008

Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science
1999

Legal Cases

In re: Estate of E.S., Deceased
Award to my client of approximately $10,000

In re: Estate of J.B, Deceased
Children named as beneficiaries of estate instead of woman who claimed to be Decedent's girlfriend

In re: Estate of J.J., Deceased
Step-children inherited entire estate

Associations

Strategic Probate Solutions Panel
Member
2011 - Present

Oakland County Bar Association
Member
2008 - Present

State Bar of Michigan
Member
2003 - Present

Probate and Estate Planning Advisory Board
Member
2012 - 2013

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Top Lawyers
dbusiness
2021

Top Contributor
Avvo
2014

Probate & Estate Planning Institute - Certificate of Completion
Institute for Continuing Legal Education
2012

Litigation Boot Camp - Certificate of Completion
Institute for Continuing Legal Education
2010

Business Boot Camp - Certificate of Completion
Institute for Continuing Legal Education
2009

Silver Key for Academic Achievement
Wayne State University Law School
2004

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Publications

Southfield Sun
Homeowners Associations: Are You Neglecting Your Duties?
2014

Speaking Engagements

State Bar of Michigan Seminar
Who Should You Trust?
2014

Institue for Continuing Legal Education
Estate Planning for Second Marriages
2014

Estate Planning 101
Basics of Estate Planning and Probate
2011

Estate Planning 101
Basics of Estate Planning and Probate
2010

Estate Planning 101
Basics of Estate Planning and Probate
2009

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Attorney endorsements

Received (16)

Given (11)

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Stephen Kontos

Estate planning Attorney | Apr 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Julie is a fantastic lawyer and a trusted member of the legal community!"

Danielle McCluskey

Probate Attorney | Mar 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Julie is a smart and enthusiastic about probate and estate planning, and does an excellent job in representing her clients. She stays current in her knowledge of the law, and has great communication skills. I highly endorse her, and would not hesitate to refer a client, friend or relative to her."

Kimberly Grover

Probate Attorney | Feb 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Julie is a great probate and estate lawyer who has been a great mentor to me. She is very compassionate with her clients and fights zealously for a fair outcome. Julie and I often talk about our cases and bounce ideas off of each other. Whenever I have something that I need advice about in the probate arena I go to her. I would recommend my family and friends to Julie for the Probate and Estate Planning matters."

Hovanes Margarian

Unknown Attorney | Nov 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Margaret Terrasi

Probate Attorney | Sep 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Along with working on a case in the past together, Julie is a great peer to have in the legal field. She is very knowledgeable and hard working to ensure success for her clients."

Jane Rusin

Unknown Attorney | Aug 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Julie is the kind a lawyer you want handling your legal matters. She is sharp, focused, compassionate, and detailed oriented. She listens to her clients and works hard to obtain the best possible results for them. Julie keeps herself updated on the law. I am happy to refer clients to Julie when I am not able to represent them myself."

Farrah Zeer

Estate planning Attorney | Jul 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Julie is an excellent attorney, friend and mentor. She taught me the basics of estate planning and allowed me to shadow her in court and during client meetings. She is knowledgeable, honest, cares for her clients and is dedicated to providing her clients the best service possible."

Robert Essick

Probate Attorney | Jul 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Julie a number of years and have always been impressed by how conscientious, dedicated and thorough she is in everything she handles. She is a highly ethical and competent attorney whose successful practice is a direct result of her broad range of skills. Robert J. Essick, Esq. in practice over 40 years."

Robert Harris

Probate Attorney | Nov 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Good contributions on Avvo."

Justin Elder

Unknown Attorney | Oct 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Paquette and I practice in similar areas and after observing her contributions on Avvo, find her to be very knowledgeable in her areas of practice and a credit to her profession."

Edward Beckham

Probate Attorney | Sep 15
Relationship: Other

"On probate and estate planning matters, Ms. Paquette knows the issues and is able to offer solid legal advice."

Howard Lewis

Probate Attorney | Jun 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Paquette is one of the finest atttorneys in her state. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend her legal services."

Rebecca Tooman

Estate planning Attorney | Apr 04
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Julie was extremely knowledgeable and helpful in preparing our will and trust. She made sure we were comfortable with the process and explained the best options to us. We really appreciated the personal service. I highly recommend Julie for Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts."

Christian Lassen

Unknown Attorney | Mar 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

Howard Roitman

Probate Attorney | Feb 22
Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

James Frederick

Probate Attorney | Sep 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Paquette and I literally practice in the same areas of law, both from a legal but also a geographic perspective. I have found her many contributions to Avvo to not only be legally accurate, but also practical and helpful. I am happy to endorse Julie and to recommend her services as a probate and estate planning lawyer. James Frederick"

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