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Scott J. Sumner

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  • Rochester Hills, MI
  • Licensed for 30 years
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Scott J. Sumner
Scott J. Sumner
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About Scott

Affordable. Caring. Lawyers with (30) years of experience in helping client understand all aspect of Divorce & all legal matters. Call for a free Q & A with a lawyer 248-650-0055

I have been advising Michigan residents on current law for 30 years. Let my experience and tenure bring resolution for your legal needs. By evaluating your case and addressing your options I can successfully navigate you through the legal process.

Legal disputes may seem daunting; let me take the stress out of it for you. It’s what I do. 

Contact me for a gratis 30 minute consultation.

 

I graduated from Michigan State University (Go Spartans) in 1986 with a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management and a Juris Doctorate degree from Michigan State University College of Law 1989. I was also the past president of the Rochester Bar Association, I sit on the MOOT court of law for the local judges, and I am licensed to practice law in the United States Federal Court.

Scott is married with 2 daughters and enjoys spending time in Northern Michigan, does volunteer work, and semi-noncompetitive golf. 

Practice areas

Personal injuryCriminal defenseDivorce and separationEstate planning
  1. Estate planning: 40%

  2. Divorce and separation: 40%

    31 years

  3. Criminal defense: 10%

    31 years

  4. Personal injury: 10%

    31 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

730 S. Rochester Road
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Sumner & Associates, P.C.

730 S. Rochester Road
Rochester Hills, MI, 48307

Fax (248) 650-3411
Website
www.sumnerpc.com

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
MIActive And In Good Standing199012/27/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers47
Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
BV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2016
America's Most Honored ProfessionalsAmerican Registry2016
Client Distinction AwardMartindale-Hubbell2016
10 Best Client SatisfactionAmerican Institute of Family Law Attorneys2015
10 Best DUI/DWI AttorneysAmerican Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys2015
25 Years of Service RecgonitionMartindale-Hubbell2015
10 Best Family Law AttorneysAmerican Institute of Family Law Attorneys2015
Excellent Rated AttorneyAvvo2014
Certificate of Completion Probate & Estate PlanningInstitute of Continuing Legal Education2011
Certificate of Completion Family Law ProgramInstitute of Continuing Legal Education2010
Certificate of Completion Personal Financial PlanningOakland University School of Business Administration2009
Leadership AwardRochester Bar Association2005
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Owner- AttorneySumner & Associates, PC1990 - Present
Public DefenderOakland County Circuit Court1992 - 1994
Public DefenderMacomb County Circuit Court1991 - 1992
ClerkCity Of Detroit Law Department1987 - 1989
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Thrift Realty, Inc.Associate Broker1995 - Present
North Oakland County Board of RealtorsMember1991 - Present
Oakland County Bar AssociationN/A1990 - Present
Rochester Bar AssociationMember1990 - Present
State Bar of MichiganN/A1989 - Present
Rochester Bar AssociationPresident2005 - 2006
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
LinkedInGetting Divorced In Michigan2015
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Michigan State University College of LawJD - Juris Doctor1989
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
The Basics of Planning your EstateFeatured Estate Planning Speaker2012
Institute of Continuing Legal Education (Michigan)Certificate of Completion Probate & Estate Planning2011
Institute of Continuing Legal Education (Michigan)Certificate of Completion Family Law Program2010
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
People vs. WojdylaReduced to Double Parking
People vs. BeattyReduced to Civil Infraction
People vs. NalosDismissal

Reviews

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STOP - look no further!

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I truly believe, from my own personal experience, that you will be hard pressed to find the very best in representation and legal advise as you will from Scott Sumner and his team. Scott and his right hand expert in the office, Sarah, demonstrated their knowledge and expertise with the process and law and were always available to answer my calls or return them same day. Look no further if you want a tough negotiator who will fight hard, not rollover, on your behalf. I should also note Scott and his team are compassionate so you will always feel like family and that your concerns are important and validated. I feel fortunate to have found Scott Sumner and I will look to use his services again for family estate or other legal matters in the future. LOOK NO FURTHER!!
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Scott Sumner's response: Ralph, thank you for your kind words. We appreciate the insight you have shared about our office. We hope we were able to make a very difficult time in your life a little easier. Please do not hesitate to call us if we may be of any help to you in the future.

A wise professional

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When we go through the trials of life there are things we need to be ready for including the death of our beloved parents. If you put off your family legal affairs until it's to late you will regret it. Trust me, the last thing you will be thinking about after a parent passes is legal paperwork, I learned it when my Mother passed. Not one single thing was prepared legally and it was a living nightmare. I have one parent remaining and I wasn't going to live a nightmare twice. I needed a professional attorney who could get it done correctly so that when that times again I will not have to fret over legal paper work. Mr. Sumner was professional and courteous and I would recommend him to anyone, he will be our family attorney as long as we remain.
Scott Sumner's response: Thank you for trusting our office with your legal needs. Reviews are the biggest compliment we can receive.

Scott Sumner is the Best

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Mr Sumner explains everything in language you as a lay can understand. That was very important to me. His video is so clear as to what he offers you. He also makes sure you understand everything that he is explaining. It’s a lot of information but it’s all layer out so you understand. I really appreciated the way our completion of our Trust was handled with COVID 19. We were in a separate room but could see and hear him through a glass door. I would receive him to anyone that wants clarity about what they want and need.
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Estate Planning

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We had a great experience working with Scott Sumner Putting together our Will and Family Trust. He explained every step of the process and answered any questions we had. All the paperwork was processed efficiently and in a timely manor.
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Scott was very knowledable and a true blessing

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Scott helped us create our Will and Trust. He was patient and explained the legal aspects and led us step by step through the process. It was a great experience and we highly recommend him.
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Scott Sumner's response: Thank you for the review, Kent. It was a pleasure working with you. If you have any follow-up questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our office.

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Our first time with a lawyer to have a Living Well & Trust. Scott Sumner took his time to explain every sentence and paragraph, with our questions. That really helped us to understand what we were signing. His staff was there for us, very nice & kind!
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Scott Sumner's response: It was a pleasure working with you, Carol. Please do not hesitate to contact our office if we may be of further assistance. Thank you for taking a moment to provide a review!

Informative and knowledgeable

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Mr. Sumner prepared our estate planning. He took his time and explained the process so that we would understand. He made good suggestions as well.
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Scott Sumner's response: Thank you, Karen. I am glad you are happy with our services. It was a pleasure working with you and your husband. If you have any follow-up questions, please do not hesitate to call.

Excellent experience!

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Scott did our estate planning and made the entire process painless. Not only did he create all of the documents and organize them for us he explained everything in great detail and made it very easy to understand.
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Scott Sumner's response: Thanks for the review, Kris! We are happy to hear the process was easy and painless. If you have any follow-up questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Highly professional, knowledgeable and extremely personable

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We hired Scott 10 years ago to prepare our will, trust and power of attorney. We were extremely pleased with his work and recently returned for an update to these documents. Scott was very helpful with suggestions and was knowledgeable with all of our questions. His office staff is very professional as well as friendly. We would recommend Scott.
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Scott Sumner's response: Thank you, Mark. We appreciate your positive review and appreciate you as a client. Please do not hesitate to call if we may be of further assistance. Wishing you a Happy New Year!

Scott Sumner service revie by Dinesh Dhamsania

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Mr. Sumner did an excellent job in making me understand estate plan, living wills and legal documents. He has lots of patients to explain how document work.
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Scott Sumner's response: It was a pleasure working with you, Dinesh. Please do not hesitate to contact our office if we may be of further assistance. Thank you for taking a moment to provide a review!
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Meghan Todd

Scott is one of the most innovative, resourceful and knowledgeable lawyers you will have the chance to work with. His entire practice has been structured around the client. When you hire Scott, you can be assured he will find the best possible result for you. I highly recommend him.

Jennifer Schmidt, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 5, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Sumner for many years and have full confidence in his professional advice.

Robert Sheehan

A well respected attorney in the legal community. I wholeheartedly recommend Scott to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.

Michael Manley, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 28, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. I have referred clients to Attorney Sumner for divorce and criminal cases. He has handled them with the utmost integrety, competence and professionalism. I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Sumner for a variety of legal services.

Brian Potestivo, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 5, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer. Scott is an extremely hard working, detail oriented lawyer. I would highly recommend his legal services.