Michael Leonard Rutkowski

Michael Leonard Rutkowski

also known as Rutkowski Law Firm, Mike Rutkowski

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 18 years

Trusts Lawyer at Rochester, MI
Practice Areas: Trusts, Estate Planning, Elder Law

312 East Street, Rochester, MI

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Trusts 34%

Trust Administration. Irrevocable Trusts. Revocable Trusts.

20 years | 5,000 cases

34%
Elder Law 33%

Elder law is a specialized area of legal practice, covering estate planning, wills, trusts, arrangements for care, Medicaid, social security and retirement benefits, protection against elder abuse (physical, emotional and financial), and other involving involving older people.

20 years | 2,000 cases

33%
Estate Planning 33%

Wills, Trusts, Financial Powers of Attorney, Healthcare Power of Attorney, Living Wills, HIPAA, Revocable and Irrevocable.

20 years | 5,000 cases

33%

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 18 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2007

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Rutkowski Law Firm

312 East Street, Rochester, MI, 48307

Rutkowski Law Firm

40950 Woodward Avenue, Suite 130, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304

Law Offices of Michael Leonard Rutkowski

12900 Hall Road, Suite 180, Sterling Heights, MI, 48313

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Michael Leonard Rutkowski's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

5 star (26)
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Posted by Aurora | December 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Estate Planning Attorney!

I attended one of Mr. Rutkowski’s seminars and decided to use him for my estate planning. His staff was great! I highly recommend doing your estate planning with him!

Posted by Cara | December 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommend

From start to finish, the process was organized and stress-free. Everyone at Rutkowski Law Firm was professional, responsive, and genuinely interested in helping my family plan for the future.

Posted by Bob | November 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Perfect Experience

Michael Rutkowski was recommended to me by a friend. He was great to work with for my estate planning. I truly appreciated his knowledge and funding advice he offered.

Posted by Francis B | November 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional Estate Planning Experience

Working with Michael Rutkowski was an excellent experience from start to finish. He took the time to understand my goals, explained every option clearly, and made sure I felt completely comfortable with my estate plan. His professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care for his clients really ...stand out. I left feeling confident and secure about my future plans. I highly recommend Michael and his team for anyone looking for trustworthy and knowledgeable estate planning guidance.

Posted by Jill | November 6, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Attorney!

Attorney Michael Rutkowski was fantastic to work with. He took the time to explain every detail, answered all my questions patiently, and made a complicated process feel simple. You can tell he truly cares about his clients and their families. I’d definitely recommend him to anyone needing estate pla...nning help.

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Michael Leonard Rutkowski's Lawyer Endorsements

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Donna Barkho

Unknown lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Patrick Carrier

Elder law lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mike goes above and beyond for the families he serves. I’ve seen him in good times and bad, simple matters and complex and he always practices with purpose, intention and dedication. I would absolutely endorse Mike for anyone in need of asset protection planning, elder law or estate planning."

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Kendra Rozboril

Unknown lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Westgate

Unknown lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is an outstanding communicator who achieves results and keeps his client's best interests a priority. I have worked cases with Mike and have trusted him to represent me in separate matters with full confidence."

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Patrick Horan

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I trusted him with my family's estate planning, Mike does great work."

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Heather Atnip

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Michael a few years ago and have referred my own family members to him as well as some of my corporate clients. He has done a tremendous job on each and every case. Since I primarily represent catastrophically injured individuals, it is essential to have professional and ethical attorneys with the highest standards involved in their care planning. Strongly recommend."

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Collin Dickey

Unknown lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lacey Salerno

Business lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Michael for his entire career and have always known him to be dedicated, professional, honest and effective in his representation of clients. I have referred several people personally to him."

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Matthew Conklin

Workers compensation lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Donna Barkho

Elder law lawyer

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Kendra Rozboril

Unknown lawyer

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Heather Atnip

Brain injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Michigan Rising Star, Michigan Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Owner / Attorney, Rutkowski Law Firm

2007 - 2015

Attorney, EvansPletkovic, PC

Associations

2018 - Present

EO Detroit

Member

2017 - Present

Lawyers with Purpose

Member

Education

2006

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Western Michigan University

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2015

248 Investment Academy Estate Planning

Publications

2020

Rutkowski Law Firm Blog Who really needs asset protection?

Languages

English

Activity

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