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Douglas Eugene Kuthy
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Biography
Meet Douglas E. Kuthy, an attorney who brings a personal touch to his practice:
Education:
Douglas graduated from Bloomfield Hills Andover in 1974, earned his B.A. from the University of Michigan in 1979, and obtained his J.D. from the Detroit College of Law in 1986.
Experience:
He honed his skills as an intern under former Congressmen James G. O’Hara and James J. Blanchard. Additionally, he served as a judicial clerk to Hon. Richard D. Kuhn and conducted research for Hon. Gene Schnelz. Douglas also chaired as a hearing panelist for the Attorney Discipline Board and shared his knowledge as a business law instructor at the University of Michigan. He holds admissions to various bars.
Personal:
Married for over three decades with two adult children, Douglas finds joy in the companionship of his schnoodle, Thor. He indulges his passions for chess, classic cars, and detective novels. Based in West Bloomfield, Oakland County MI, Douglas eagerly awaits the opportunity to assist you.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
85%
40 years | 349 cases
Bankruptcy and Debt
7%
40 years | 4,000 cases
Divorce and Separation
5%
40 years | 350 cases
Business
2%
40 years | 250 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 200-375 per hour
Contingency
33%-50%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Michigan for 39 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 33 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Estate Planning Attorney Douglas Kuthy
5755 Fox Hunt Ln, West Bloomfield, MI, 48322
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Posted by anonymous | May 27, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
GREAT LAWYER
We were referred to Doug after our previous attorney ran into some personal issues and left us high and dry. Doug stepped right up to bat for us and salvaged what was certainly going to be a catastrophic disaster. We are so grateful for his expertise. He certainly knows his way around the courthou...
Posted by anonymous | April 25, 2014
Douglas Kuthy wonderful lawyer
If you need a great lawyer, Douglas Kuthy will do the job for you. He is rated 5 stars on all areas. Thank you for all your support, help, knowledge and help. Worth much more than you charge.
Douglas Eugene Kuthy's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Douglas for 25 years. I met Douglas when I was a clerk to a Judge and later, after I became a lawyer, Douglas was my partner in a bankruptcy law practice. Douglas is intelligent, dedicated, hardworking and tenacious. Exactly the kind of lawyer you want on your side. You will find him to be a good advocate for you."
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"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."
"Doug is a creative, solution-oriented attorney who you can trust to obtain the best result possible. Organized and resourceful, he excels at developing a strategy that gives his clients a fighting chance. Although our work together has involved foreclosures, Doug is a fine and highly skilled bankruptcy practitioner as well, to whom I confidently refer matters to when I am unable to handle them."
"I endorse this lawyer. Doug and I worked together on a very complicated, highly contested multi-state matter. Doug knows his stuff, and just as importantly knows his way around the Courthouse. Doug is very sharp with procedure and litigation strategy --- he is an attorney that can be counted on."
"I endorse this lawyer. Doug acts with speed, efficiency and integrity. You can trust him to get the best for all his clients and if you need a referral attorney, he should be at the top of your list."
"Doug is among the "go-to" lawyers in our community when the stakes are high and a successful outcome is critical. Highly endorse."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Top Contributor, AVVO
Work Experience
1987 - Present
Managing Partner, Douglas E. Kuthy, P.C.
1996 - 2013
Managing Partner, Bankruptcy Lawyers, P.C.
1986 - 1987
Associate, Simon, Deitch, Tucker & Friedman
1984 - 1986
Judicial Clerk, Hon. Richard D. Kuhn
Education
1986
Detroit College of Law
J.D.
1979
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
B.A.
Languages
English
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