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also known as Sumner & Associates, P.C.
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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.
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State: Michigan
Acquired: 1990
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730 S. Rochester Road, Rochester Hills, MI, 48307
www.sumnerpc.com
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Posted by Jim | October 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Will & Trust
We met with Scott for consultation to create Will and Trust for our family . He took all the time we needed, asked many questions on our situation, and answered them all clearly, then made sure we understood his answers. Very Professional. From there he put together a draft for us to review. Met agai...
Jim, thank you for the positive review. I greatly appreciate your trust and confidence in our office. We hope we have a client for life. If I may be of assistance in the future, please feel free to call.
Posted by anonymous | October 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Very Pleased
We hired Scott to work up a Will for us and he was very informative and helpful!! His assistant was very accommodating and friendly!!!
Thank you for taking the time to review our office. We appreciate the positive feedback and look forward to assisting you in future matters that may require representation.
Posted by Mark | October 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Great help for Will and Trust
Scott and his team did a GREAT job in assisting us with our Wills, Trust, and related documents. They have a great process for ensuring they get the info they need... AND to help explain the process details to us so we can decide what’s best for us. Highly recommended for this type of work.
Mark, thank you for the positive review. I greatly appreciate your trust and confidence in our office. We hope we have a client for life. If I may be of assistance in the future, please feel free to call.
Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Great Job!
Scott did an excellent job setting my will and living trust. He helped and guided me through all steps to putting my accounts and assets into my trust. He was so good that I hired Scott to review my fathers living trust and will to make sure that it met new state laws. Great job Scott. Thanks for all...
Thank you for your continued trust and confidence in our office. We appreciate the time you spent to review our services and look forward to helping you and your family in the future!
Posted by Paul | September 08, 2017 | Wills & Living Wills
A wise professional
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 le...
Thank you for trusting our office with your legal needs. Reviews are the biggest compliment we can receive.
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Sumner for many years and have full confidence in his professional advice."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Scott is an extremely hard working, detail oriented lawyer. I would highly recommend his legal services."
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Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Member, America's Top 100 Attorneys
2016
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
America's Most Honored Professionals, American Registry
2015
10 Best Family Law Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2015
25 Years of Service Recgonition, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
10 Best DUI/DWI Attorneys, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2015
10 Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2014
Excellent Rated Attorney, Avvo
2011
Certificate of Completion Probate & Estate Planning, Institute of Continuing Legal Education
2010
Certificate of Completion Family Law Program, Institute of Continuing Legal Education
2009
Certificate of Completion Personal Financial Planning, Oakland University School of Business Administration
2005
Leadership Award, Rochester Bar Association
1990 - Present
Owner- Attorney, Sumner & Associates, PC
1992 - 1994
Public Defender, Oakland County Circuit Court
1991 - 1992
Public Defender, Macomb County Circuit Court
1987 - 1989
Clerk, City Of Detroit Law Department
1995 - Present
Thrift Realty, Inc.Associate Broker
1991 - Present
North Oakland County Board of RealtorsMember
1990 - Present
Oakland County Bar Association
1990 - Present
Rochester Bar AssociationMember
1989 - Present
State Bar of Michigan
2005 - 2006
Rochester Bar AssociationPresident
Reduced to Double Parking
Reduced to Civil Infraction
Dismissal
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
Other - Bachelors
2012
2011
Certificate of Completion Probate & Estate Planning
2010
Certificate of Completion Family Law Program
2015
English
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