Danielle A. Smith's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kate | July 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Divorce isn't just a day it affects the rest of your family's lives forever.

Danielle is not like any other attorney I have ever met. I hired her during my divorce after my previous attorney did not live up to expectations. She took over my case and was a tower of strength to me throughout. She was honest with me, always, even when she knew it wasn't what I wanted to hear. Sh...e always put things in perspective for me and above all, I felt like her number one priority was my children and their best interests. She was always completely focused on all parties reaching agreements themselves and trying to avoid the court intervening and making decisions which would affect all of our futures forever. My divorce was final 5 years ago but I still reach out to her with questions occasionally and know I will continue to do so. I am and always will be 100% satisfied with her services and know I can trust her completely.

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Danielle A. Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Amy Ruby

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Smith was a pleasure to work with in a post-judgment divorce matter. We had a few complex issues to sift through, but we were able to resolve all of them eventually. Ms. Smith always kept me apprised of new information along the way. Hopefully I will have the opportunity to work with her again in the future."

J. Catchick

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Ms. Smith. She is a superb advocate and dedicated to her client's needs. A top-notch attorney."

Starla Zehr

Family lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Smith is an excellent and reliable attorney who advocates zealously for her clients with a comprehensive knowledge of familiy law. I endorse this lawyer without reservation."

Henry Gornbein

Family lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Danielley is an extremely professional and qualified attorney. She and I used to partner in the same practice before forming individual practices to better handle collaborative divorce work. You can learn more about her at a website that we co-author. www.familylawofmichigan.com or at www.michigandivorceoptions.com"

Alisa Peskin-Shepherd

Family lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

Lori Becker

Family lawyer | Nov 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Amy Ruby

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Alisa Peskin-Shepherd

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Henry Gornbein

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Lori Becker

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating: 9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2011

15th Year Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Consumer Approved, RatePoint

2010

Business Excellence, RatePoint

2010

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

1995

Excellence in Breif Writing - Certificate of Achievement, Law Day Moot Court Competition

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Listed Attorney, Nolo

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Listed Attorney, DivorceOnline.com

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Listed Attorney, Justia

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Work Experience

2007 - 2010

Member, Gornbein, Smith & Peskin-Shepherd

2005 - 2007

Member, Gornbein, Fletcher & Smith PLLC

2000 - 2005

, Dykema Gossett PLLC

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Associations

2008 - Present

State Bar of Michigan Foundation

Fellow

2004 - Present

Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan

Member

2004 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2002 - Present

Family Mediation Council

Member

2001 - Present

Michigan Inter-Professional Association

Member

2000 - Present

Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (WLAM)

Member

1998 - Present

Oakland County Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section

Member

1997 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

Member

1997 - Present

American Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1997 - Present

American Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

Member

1996 - Present

State Bar of Michigan Association

Member

2008 - 2009

Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan

President

2007 - 2009

Homes for Autism

Board Member

2005 - 2009

Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan

Board Member

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Education

1996

Wayne State University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Wayne State University

BSW

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Speaking Engagements

2012

Divorce Expo

Developing Collaborative Practice

2011

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals Forum

Collaborative

2011

Federal Bar New Lawyers Seminar