Lawrence S. Katz

Lawrence S. Katz

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 52 years

Appeals Lawyer at West Bloomfield, MI
Practice Areas: Appeals, Criminal Defense, Probate

PO Box 252716, West Bloomfield, MI

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Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Appeals 70%

54 years

70%
Probate 5%

54 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 52 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1973

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Lawrence S. Katz

PO Box 252716, West Bloomfield, MI, 48325

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Lawrence S. Katz's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mary | August 14, 2013

honest

mr.katz is an awesome person, very informative, an he returned my call promptly, he is professional in all his actions.. i would recommend him at being the best around

Posted by David | December 29, 2009

A top-notch attorney

Lawrence S. Katz represented me in a DUI case and was thorough, well prepared and highly professional and personable.

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Lawrence S. Katz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sean Cleary

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Gary Strauss

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Katz is an outstanding criminal trial and appellate attorney. He was a wealth of knowledge and experience and works tirelessly to identify every legal avenue that might bring relief for his clients. He is extremely professional and breaks down issues in a practical manner that maximizes success in the trial court and on appeal. Whenever I have a legal issue that I want to discuss with another attorney, Mr. Katz is usually my first call."

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Howard Roitman

Probate lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Cy Abdo

Appeals lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Lawrence Katz. I have known Larry for more than 30 years. He is one of the most respected lawyers in the metro Detroit area for his legal ability. He is a tenacious fighter for the rights of his clients and is a personable and caring lawyer."

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Scott Bright

General practice lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Larry is a very fine person and an excellent attorney. His knowledge of the law is expansive and he is passionate in his representation of his clients' interests. At the same time, Larry is friendly, intelligent, and a very well respected member of the legal community. I would not hesitate to recommend Larry to my family and friends."

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Steven Schwartz

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I met Mr. Katz a number of years ago when we tried and won a criminal case together. Larry is professional, personable, and an extremely talented trial attorney. I would look no further than Lawrence Katz for representation for any criminal offense whether it be a misdemeanor, felony or appeal. I highly recommend and endorse this lawyer."

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Neil Colman

Appeals lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Larry Katz for 30 or more years. Larry is one of the premier criminal appellate attorneys in this area of law. Excellent criminal defense attorney. Knowledgeable,articulate, and effective. An excellent choice for appeals and criminal defense."

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Gerald Seipp

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I found Mr. Katz to be extremely dedicated in representing our mutual client. The matter involved cutting-edge legal issues which he was able to grasp with ease. For a client who wants his or her lawyer to be on top of the game, I would highly recommend Lawrence Katz - submitted by out of state attorney with a client who needed counsel in Michigan"

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Gary Sanfield

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James McGrail

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Glenn Mccandliss

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Gary Strauss

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Cy Abdo

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Scott Bright

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Steven Schwartz

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Levine Award in Recognition of Excellence in Appellate Advocacy, Michigan Appellate Defender Commission

2012

Level III Recertification, Michigan Appellate Assigned Counsel System

2007

Special Service Award, Macomb County Bar Association

2002

Certificate of Merit, Italian American Cultural Society

1997

Listee, Contemporary Authors

1997

Certificate of Appreciation, Macomb County Circuit Court

1996

Listee, Who's Who in American Law

1990

Award of Appreciation, State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section

Work Experience

1978 - Present

Attorney at Law, Lawrence S. Katz, Attorney and Counselor

1974 - 1978

Partner; associate, Goldstein, Raznick and Katz, P.C.

1973 - 1974

Associate, Weingarden and Hauer, P.C.

1973 - 1973

Associate, Gerald M. Lorence, Attorney at Law

Associations

1987 - Present

Attorney Discipline Board Hearing Panel

Chairman

1981 - Present

Attorney Discipline Board Hearing Panel

Member

1974 - Present

Macomb County Bar Association

Member

1973 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

2012 - 2015

National Italian-American Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2016

Italian American Bar Association of Michigan

Member

2008 - 2009

Advocates Guild, Michigan Supreme Court Historical Society

Member

2000 - 2001

Attorney Discipline Board Hearing Panel

Special Master

1997 - 1997

Macomb County Circuit Court

Domestic Relations Facilitator

1992 - 1995

Civic Searchlight, Inc.

Board of Directors

1985 - 2001

Macomb County Circuit Court

Domestic Relations Mediator

1980 - 1981

Michigan Attorney Grievance Commission

Special Counsel

1977 - 1980

Michigan Attorney Grievance Commission

Special Investigator

Education

2019

Scuola Dante Alighieri/Campus L’Infinito/Universita` di Camerino, Recanati, Italy

Attestato, Liv. 1+

1972

Wayne State University Law School

Juris Doctor

1969

Wayne State University

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

"Religious Liberty Issues in Michigan: Where Do We Go From Here?"

Religious Liberty

2017

Annual Gala

Macomb County Bar Foundation, Master of Ceremonies

2012

Criminal Law Seminar

"You Can't Win 'Em All - 25 Ways to Preserve Issues for Appeal"

2009

The Land of Our Return: Diasporic Encounters with Italy

Reclaiming Italian/European Citizenship

1998

Annual Woman of Macomb Award Dinner

"Rose Gacioch"

1994

Cable television program

International Adoptions

1992

Third Party Child Custody and Visitation

Child custody

1990

Rights of Third Parties

Child custody

1988

MAACS Appellate Skills Seminar

Appellate skills

Publications

2013

Michigan Bar Journal Preserving Issues for Appeal in Criminal Cases

2013

National Italian American Bar Association News "Carol Ann Martinelli"

2013

National Italian American Bar Association News "An American's Journey Through the Italian Justice System"

2013

MCBA Bar Briefs "Amanda Knox: Different Perspectives on Justice"

2012

National Italian American Bar Association News "Dual Citizenship Gives Special Meaning to the Term Italian American"

2007

MCBA Centennial Pictorial Directory, 1906-2006 One Hundred Years of Legal History in Macomb County

2006

MCBA Bar Briefs History of the Macomb County Bar Association

Languages

Italian

English

Activity

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