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Philip G. Vera
My passion is fighting to defend my client's rights and obtain the best outcome possible under their unique circumstances. Whatever your legal challenge, I encourage you to contact me without hesitation.
When you need a lawyer for your family law challenge, criminal defense or disability claim, in or near Macomb County, Michigan, I am here to personally assess your situation and help you deal with the problem.
Michigan Law Services, PLLC
At Michigan Law Services, PLLC, you will find well-educated, highly focused lawyers dedicated to delivering the personal service and aggressive representation you need. We welcome your call when you need a lawyer who will hear you out, relate to you on a human level, and take the right steps to resolve your problem.
We take pride in strong, current legal knowledge across our practice areas, along with our ability to put our experience in southeast Michigan courts to work for you. Equally important are factors that set us apart from some lawyers you might contact — we return calls promptly and truly make your case a priority.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
50%
20 years
Child Custody
40%
20 years
Criminal Defense
10%
20 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2015
Licenses
Licensed in Michigan for 19 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Michigan Law Services, PLLC
(586) 203-2452
Fax
8300 Hall Road, Suite 202, Utica, MI, 48317
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Philip Vera's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Do Not Hire This Attorney for any matters.
Attorney, Phil Vera is an incompetent attorney. *He is out of the office more than he is in. *He failed to send documents. Documents I should have received after I hired him, I received 3 months later. After I hired a new attorney, the documents he forwarded were incomplete. *I forwarded te...
Posted by anonymous | March 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Not professional
Very Unprofessional. After we met and started all of our paperwork, and emailed us the information, he stopped picking up his phone or answer his emails. to the point I thought something happened to him. if you don't want our business, just simply send an email and say that. we were professional eno...
Posted by Jennifer | August 28, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Very unhappy with this attorney
I hired Phil to represent me in my divorce. I had to ask for updates- and I had to constantly go back and forth fighting for things HE should have fought for. In the end, I received a copy of my final divorce papers WEEKS later. And he never helped me or informed me how to sign up for child support,...
Philip Vera
Replied last August 28, 2014Jennifer, I am very sorry you were not satisfied with your divorce process. When a client confronts me with an issue in their case and I in turn contact the opposing counsel to discuss that issue and we are unable to reach a resolution on that issue, we have to take action by litigating the issue which may include going to trial over. A Client can severely tie an attorneys hands when it comes to litigating an issue by disallowing the matter to get escalated and in turn become more expensive. In some cases, especially when mediation is involved, the final language of the judgment of divorce may go back and forth till we have an agreement. That will delay the entry of the judgment. As soon as I receive the entered judgment of divorce from the court or opposing counsel, my office always sends copies to our client. The client may also choose to pick the documents up any time, if they wish. If there was any sort of delay, let alone weeks delay, it was simply because we did not have the documents. Further, a judgment of divorce is not the only thing that is filed with the court in cases involving minor children. Barring unusual circumstances, a uniform child support order is also entered. This is a document that we go always go over at the end of the case. Once entered, the friend of the court may take weeks and sometimes months to begin the withholding and payment of child support. This is something the attorneys can not control. Please contact me if you wish to discuss things further. Once again, I am truly sorry you were not satisfied. I do everything in my ability to make sure my clients are satisfied at the end of their case.
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Experience
Honors
2016
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2015
Client's Choice - Divorce, Avvo
2015
Client's Choice - Child Custody, Avvo
2006
Dawn C. Beachneau Award, Thomas M. Cooley Law Review
2005
Managing Editor, Thomas M. Cooley Law Review
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Attorney, Michigan Law Services, PLLC
2014 - 2016
Legal Advisor, Helping Hands Across Michigan
2005 - 2005
Extern, Macomb County Prosecutor's Office
Associations
2016 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
United States Supreme Court BarMember
2011 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Family Law SectionMember
2006 - Present
Macomb County Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Federal Bar Association (Eastern District of Michigan chapter)Member
2006 - Present
Macomb County Family Law CommitteeMember
2014 - 2016
Helping Hands Across MichiganBoard of Advisors
2004 - 2005
American Bar Association, Law Student Division - Cooley Law School Auburn HillsPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
D.P. v. D.P.
Settled the case. Client was awarded all her bank accounts, 1/2 of the equity in the marital home. Defendant ended up responsible for 100% of all credit card debt.
A.B. (Mother) v. B.B. (Father)
Motion Granted
C.E. v. G.E.
Defendant was served within a week and divorce was finalized within a month of retaining.
J.L.G. v. P.J.G.
After trial, client J.L.G. was awarded 100% of the marital home along with her 100% of her retirement account, 100% of her bank account, all of her personal property and even the dog.
In Re KM
Terminated natural father's parental rights, step-parent adoption approved
People v. Wilson
Case Dismissed
C.B. (Father) v. J.B. (Mother)
Mother awarded sole physical and sole legal custody of the children
M.A.V. (Father) v. J.L.M (Mother)
Father obtained sole legal and sole physical custody of the minor child. Mother awarded supervised parenting time.
In Re CJW
Biological father's parental right were terminated and husband became adoptive father of the minor child.
J.T. (Father) v. J.L. (Mother)
Mother awarded Sole Physical Custody and Father Awarded Every Other Weekend Parenting Time
Education
2006
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
Oakland University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Lakeshore High School Mock Trial Team
Trial Skills
2016
Lakeshore High School Mock Trial Team
Trial Skills
2012
The Cooley Solo Network
Small Firm Practice
Publications
2008
Michigan Law Services. PLLC - Blog Spot.com
MICHIGAN DIVORCE BASICS
2008
Michigan Law Services, PLLC - Blog Spot.com
Your Rights and the Police
Languages
English
Activity
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