Over 40 years specializing in family law, recognized as one of the top attorneys in Macomb
David R. Dawson who is founder of Dawson Family Law, PLLC, was licensed in 1977. Since the early 1980’s David has concentrated his practice in the field of Family Law.
His experience includes handling all types of divorces, from the complex high asset case to uncontested simple proceedings. He has litigated cases in Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw, Lapeer, Wayne , Tuscola and Cass counties. He is involved in all aspects of the divorce process including, child custody, child support, spousal support (alimony), property division. He has also handled numerous successful appeals.
David received the highest rating “AV” from his peers in the legal profession. Dbusiness has named him one of the top divorce and child custody attorneys in metro Detroit. Attorneys in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties have selected David as a mediator in family law cases to help them resolve their cases.
He has given seminars for various bar associations and other groups. He was one of three speakers at the recent seminar on the topic of “HANDLING COMPLEX CUSTODY MATTERS” David has also written articles for the Macomb County Bar Association monthly publication “Bar Briefs”, and for “Laches” a publication of the Oakland Bar. His most recent article was on prenuptial agreements. David is a member of the American Bar Association, Michigan Bar Association along with the Macomb and Oakland Bar Associations.
Practice areas
Divorce and its aftermath are hard on those directly and indirectly involved in them. There are many financial and logistical issues that have to be worked out. There are also personal emotional implications for every member of the family.
There are many facets of Family Law, which is an area of the law that specializes in the legal issues faced by families. Dawson Family Law has decades of experience and expertise in dealing with this sensitive and complex area
Under Michigan law, children have a right to financial support from both of their parents. When parents live apart, the parent who does not have custody must pay a certain amount each month to the custodial parent.
Divorce can be one of the most stressful experiences in one’s life. When combined with child custody disputes and questions, the need for an attorney with specialized skill in the area becomes clear.
Non-modifiable, as the name implies, indicates that neither the term, such as the number of years, nor the monthly amount of the spousal support can ever be modified. To have non-modifiable support, the parties must agree to it.
The effects of domestic violence can be devastating. It may involve actual physical contact, such has hitting the other person or it may consist of more subtle actions such as emotional and verbal abuse.
Many couples, before getting married, opt for Pre-Nuptial Agreements. These are contracts signed by both parties listing their assets and how their pre-marital assets, along with assets acquired during their marriage, will be divided.
Dawson Family Law
43805 Van Dyke Avenue
Sterling Heights, MI, 48314
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MI | Active And In Good Standing | 1977 | 06/06/2022 |
Legal answers | 7 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2009 |
AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2008 |
Pro Bono Award | Macomb County Bar Association | 2007 |
AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2007 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Boyer, Dawson & St. Pierre | 1987 - Present |
Attorney | Bromley, Roy and Dawson | 1981 - 1987 |
Attorney | Professional Legal Centers | 1979 - 1981 |
Attorney | Richardson and Clark | 1977 - 1979 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Macomb Circuit/Oakland Circuit court | Divorce mediator and arbitrator | 1990 - Present |
Oakland County Bar Association, Family Law Section | member | 1985 - Present |
Macomb County Bar Association, Family Law Committee | Chairman 1995-6 | 1984 - Present |
Oakland County Bar Association | Member | 1980 - Present |
Macomb County Bar Association | Member | 1980 - Present |
State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section | member | 1979 - Present |
American Bar Association | member | 1978 - Present |
State Bar of Michigan | Member | 1977 - Present |
Macomb County Domestic Relations Task Force | Chairman | 2005 - 2008 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Bar Briefs (MCBA) | The Prenupital Agreement-What makes it Valid & Enforceable | 2009 |
Bar Briefs (MCBA) | Divorce Issues | 2004 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Detroit College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1977 |
Northern Michigan University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1974 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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NBI Seminars | Handling Complex Custody Matters | 2009 |
Macomb County Bar Association | Divorce Property Issues | 2007 |
Macomb County Bar Association | Divorce | 2006 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Saad | Husband kept his assets and did not pay spousal support |
Marci | My client awarded custody |
Angela | My client was awarded compensation for her contributions to her husbands professional license. |
Linda | All assets awarded to my client |
Norm | My client was not required to pay any spousal support. The court accepted my experts valuation of the business which was several million dollars less the the valuation proposed by the wife. |
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