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Biography
I'm an estate planning attorney who operates a client-centric firm. What that means for you:
- I take the time to explain all the details and answer all of your questions.
- You'll have the option to meet with me from the comfort of your home via Zoom.
- It'll be a seamless process, most of which can be done 100% virtually.
- I charge flat fees, so your billing will always be transparent and reasonable.
Contact me to set up an initial appointment.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Michigan for 13 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 8 years
State: California
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Location
Stephen Cooley, J.D. PLLC
P.O. Box 80396, Rochester, MI, 48308
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"Mr. Cooley's attention to detail serves his clients well. His confident and efficient approach to each problem instills confidence in his clients and respect from his peers and the Court."
"Estate planning is a delicate and involved area of the law. Mr. Cooley provides his clients with personal and professional service that few other attorneys rival. He is knowledgeable and driven; he works hard to make sure that his client's needs are met in a timely manner. The quality of Mr. Cooley's work is second to none due to his thorough review of each client's wishes and meticulous attention to detail."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Jurisprudence Award - Criminal Trial Advocacy, MSU College of Law
2010
Jurisprudence Award - Advanced Legal Research, MSU College of Law
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Attorney, Stephen Cooley, J.D. PLLC
2018 - 2020
Attorney, Speaker Law Firm PLLC
2017 - 2018
Attorney, Stephen Cooley, J.D. PLLC
2015 - 2017
Attorney, Hanba & Lazar PC
2014 - 2015
Attorney, Stephen Cooley Law
2014 - 2015
Pro Bono Appellate Attorney, Jackson County Prosecutor's Office
Associations
2020 - Present
Oakland County Bar AssociationMember
2019 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Family Law SectionMember
2017 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2017 - Present
State Bar of Michigan Appellate SectionMember
2012 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
2012 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Young Lawyers SectionMember
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. Lee
Ploski v Wisz
People v Walsh
People v Hendry
People v Esquivel
Cooper v Cooper
Simonds v Simonds
People v Titus
People v Morrison
Simmons Properties LLC v LEPFA
Pischea v Assessment & Relationship Center
Education
2015
Oakland University
MBA - Master of Business Administration
2012
Michigan State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
University of Florida
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Appellate Practice Session Annual Meeting
Economics of Virtual Law Practice
Publications
2015
Michigan Bar Journal
Virtual Law Practice; Bootstrapping a Young Lawyer's Practice
2015
Michigan Appellate Practice Journal
Reflections on General Warrants
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers