Tim was incredible from start to finish. The process began with a free consultation. Tim listened, took extensive notes, and spent considerable time with us. Most importantly, he was direct and honest about the process and all possible outcomes. Once we decided to proceed, his rate was fair, and in the end accurate; we did not even up needing to pay more money. He is very quick with his turn-around. He took all of our scattered thoughts and made sense of them. He was very patient with us, as we needed to course correct a few times which required revisions on his end as well. He went what I believe is above and beyond by offering to speak with the father whom we were pursuing custody from to ensure he understood all the documents and what he would be signing. Ultimately, we walked away from the process getting every single thing we had been hoping for in both custody and parental rights. To be clear, Tim would have earned a highly positive review and testimonial from us even had we not gotten everything we wanted based on his honestly, integrity, effort, patience, and professionalism. Not only was Tim amazing; the support staff and Team at Clarkston Legal was also incredible. They were friendly, responsive and timely with email and phone calls, and always took the time to speak with us and answer all our questions. The entire, stressful, and emotionally tasking process was made so much better by a legal team that gave us confidence and peace of mind. Having them in our corner and knowing they truly cared about us and our situation made all the difference in the world. It is with the utmost confident enough that we highly recommend Tim and Clarkston Legal.
Tim Flynn along with his employees did an awesome job handling my case. They were very efficient and kept me updated at all times. I am very pleased with the results and would highly recommend Mr. Flynn to my family and friends needing legal assistance.
In my career, I have handled over 1000 divorces from start to finish. I treat all those involved in your divorce with respect. When necessary, I have the tools to bring your matter directly before the court to obtain the results you need.
I have experience in handling all matters within the family law realm, not just divorce. Child support, custody, changes of domicile hearings are all within my range of competence.
As a professional fiduciary, I have experience in matters of guardianships, conservatorships, trusts and estate planning. Along with these issues, I have developed a deep knowledge of SSA benefits, medicaid and medicare.
Since 1989, I have been licensed by the State Bar of Michigan and have earned a Master Lawyer distinction. In my decades of general practice, I have served thousands of clients.
Among the first-50 attorneys in Michigan to complete the Family Law Certificate program offered by the Institute for Continuing Legal Education in Ann Arbor, MI, I have completed over a thousand divorces from start to finish. Also, IÂ present lectures and seminars to other lawyers and legal professionals on a regular basis. Most recently, I served as the Chair of the Oakland County Bar Association's Family Court Committee.
In addition to family law, I have a robust criminal law practice, representing clients in jury trials and appeals across Michigan. Approved for felony assignments by the Oakland County Circuit Court, and as a former roster attorney for the Michigan Appellate Assigned Counsel System, I know my way around the criminal justice system.
Three Michigan Attorneys General [Cox, Schuette and Nessel] have appointed me to serve as a Special Assistant Attorney General prosecuting delinquent child support payors. I also serve Oakland County as a Public Administrator. These appointments have provided extensive family law, probate and elder law experience as a professional fiduciary in thousands of cases.
My appellate docket has placed me before the Michigan Supreme Court, Mich Court of Appeals, and the U S Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit. Serving 2-years as a pre-hearing attorney for the Mich Court of Appeals was my 1st job out of law school, followed by another 5-years in the appellate section of Plunkett & Cooney, one of Michigan’s largest private law firms.
For 8-years in the middle of my career, I was an Asst Professor and Director of Legal Studies at the Univ of Detroit Mercy. The UDM Law Review published my article on civil rights claims in the law enforcement seizure context. As a professor of legal studies, I trained paralegals in all aspects of assisting attorneys in private practice, publishing a comprehensive article on this subject in the Mich Bar Journal.
Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit School of Law (1988) Bachelor of Arts with honors from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI, (1984).
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Simply Amazing!
Tim was incredible from start to finish. The process began with a free consultation. Tim listened, took extensive notes, and spent considerable time with us. Most importantly, he was direct and honest about the process and all possible outcomes. Once we decided to proceed, his rate was fair, and in the end accurate; we did not even up needing to pay more money. He is very quick with his turn-around. He took all of our scattered thoughts and made sense of them. He was very patient with us, as we needed to course correct a few times which required revisions on his end as well. He went what I believe is above and beyond by offering to speak with the father whom we were pursuing custody from to ensure he understood all the documents and what he would be signing. Ultimately, we walked away from the process getting every single thing we had been hoping for in both custody and parental rights. To be clear, Tim would have earned a highly positive review and testimonial from us even had we not gotten everything we wanted based on his honestly, integrity, effort, patience, and professionalism. Not only was Tim amazing; the support staff and Team at Clarkston Legal was also incredible. They were friendly, responsive and timely with email and phone calls, and always took the time to speak with us and answer all our questions. The entire, stressful, and emotionally tasking process was made so much better by a legal team that gave us confidence and peace of mind. Having them in our corner and knowing they truly cared about us and our situation made all the difference in the world. It is with the utmost confident enough that we highly recommend Tim and Clarkston Legal.
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Response from Timothy FlynnNovember 22, 2019
Matt, thanks so much for the kind words. It was a distinct professional pleasure to work with you and your significant other to manage a tough situation. We really appreciate your business. Hopefully, you will not be needing our services again but you know how to reach us if you do. Good luck going forward.
Posted by DS | September 4, 2019
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Great Professional Lawyer
Tim Flynn along with his employees did an awesome job handling my case. They were very efficient and kept me updated at all times. I am very pleased with the results and would highly recommend Mr. Flynn to my family and friends needing legal assistance.
Posted by German | September 2, 2019
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Phenomenal
I can't thank Tim Flynn enough for all the hard work he put into my case. His professionalism was astounding. He consistently maintained his composure during all interactions which made this process significantly less stressful. I could not have chosen a better person to represent me. I would recommend this seasoned attorney to anyone.
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Posted by Michelle | July 1, 2019
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Delivered on his promise
Tim was very professional and result-orientated throughout the whole process. Specifically, he knew what mattered most to me and avoided swaying me to a different outcome. I had spoken with other attorneys who suggested I take the easier path, despite what I felt was truly fair. Tim respected my wishes and focused on securing what was most important to me.
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Posted by Marcie Mitchell | June 27, 2019
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Thank You!
My family cannot say thank you enough to Beth, Austin, and Tim for the justice they did for our family. November I was denied guardianship of my parent, Tim and his team fought hard to get them back. June 26th we went back to court with Tim and his team made things right. I cannot thank his team enough for all the hard work they have done over the last 8 months!! We can now visit my parents whenever we want and the smile on their faces when they heard the amazing news makes all the tears worth it!!
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Posted by Randy | June 9, 2019
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Visitation
Tim is excellent i used him several times to get visitation for me to see my son. He got me excellent result i will reccomend him and i still use him.
Randy
Posted by Matt | January 15, 2019
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Divorce
Was mine and my ex-wife joint attorney. Communicated great with both of us. Expedited our divorce in a timely manner. Friendly and down to earth people.
Posted by Josh | January 9, 2019
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Great Lawyer
Mr. Flynn represented my daughter and did an amazing job. His staff kept me informed and were so helpful and friendly. I would HIGHLY recommend Mr. Flynn to anyone needing legal representation...it's money well spent.
Posted by Nick | November 27, 2018
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Highly recommend
Tim did a great job representing me during a very bitter divorce. He was timely with his return calls and communication and kept everything on track.
Posted by Bob | October 22, 2018
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Excellent Lawyer
We had to set up an Estate Plan on very short notice (2 days) and called Tim Flynn because he came highly recommended. Tim created detailed Trust documents and walked us through the process and how the trust works to our benefit. His help and expertise set our concerns at ease. I would highly recommend Mr. Flynn’s services to anyone in need.
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Posted by Marcia | September 8, 2018
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Great attorney!
Tim Flynn represented my family in court and did a fantastic job! He made sure we were treated fairly, brought up important details, made clear and concise arguments, and really listened to us. I would hire him again in a heartbeat! He's very professional and really knows the law.
Posted by Art | August 17, 2018
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Confidentiality and Non-compete Agreement
Tim was very responsive and helpful navigating thru the various provisions of the non compete agreement I signed 14 yrs ago. Navigating the legal covenants and conditions are very confusing and difficult to understand. Tim provided the clarity needed to make an informed professional decision.
Posted by Randall | August 17, 2018
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Excellent legal results for university student
Mr. Tim Flynn was hired and represented my university age daughter after she was issued a citation for alcohol consumption. She was of legal age but consumed in an inappropriate area. His excellent representation resulted in a significantly reduced offense. I will consult Mr. Flynn for potential future legal representation and highly recommend his services to my friends and family.
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Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2018
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Great for my divorce
I hired Tim's firm for my divorce and was very happy with their services. Despite my case being very amicable from the beginning, I was grateful to have them in my corner. All my questions were answered and they were patient with me. They also didn't bill me for every single little thing they probably could have gotten away with. They were very reasonable. When searching for a lawyer I called around and spoke to a lot of attorneys. Tim's firm had a certain personal feeling when I met with them that gave me the confidence to work with them. And they were the furthest from me. I would recommend them to anyone.
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Posted by anonymous | October 5, 2017
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Divorce Attorney
Timothy Flynn is an exceptional attorney and very professional. There were no hick ups or bumps in the road with him. Tim explained everything to where I was able to understand and comprehend as well which eases me. I would recommend him to anyone in need!
Posted by Lani | April 28, 2017
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Professional Integrity and Honest Empathy
Tim Flynn and his team made a difficult situation easy and created a logical course of action. Divorce is never easy and it riddled with dramatic emotions but when you have an honestly empathetic and genuinely caring lawyer, like Tim, you feel stronger and capable of handling the situation.
Posted by Mathew | March 7, 2017
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Drivers License
I hired Timothy to help me with a 14 year old Drivers License appeal in 2016. He was very informative and efficient from beginning to end. The appeal went very well with the knowledge and professionalism of Timothy Flynn. Thanks again
Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2016
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Went Above and Beyond What I Could Have Expected
After meeting with a couple lawyers it became apparent that Tim Flynn was the only one I could trust. Not only did he respond quickly, but he was more than proactive throughout my case. I felt like I was in good hands and having him as my lawyer lifted an incredible weight off my shoulders. I was charged with a felony in a criminal case and Mr. Flynn was able to get the charges completely dropped! My case was dismissed and I didn't even need to appear in court. I appreciate the hard working, diligent lawyer that he is and I would recommend him to anyone.
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Posted by Rachael | February 18, 2016
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One of the single best decisions of my life
It is not an exaggeration when I say that having Timothy Flynn and his associates working my case may have been one of the single best decisions of my life!
Tim steps up to a challenge with Power, confidence, knowledge and prestige! His team worked tirelessly to prepare and always showed up ready for anything. They gave me clear honest answers and kept me informed on what to expect right through the entire overwhelming legal process. They are compassionate towards the fact that this is their everyday goings on, but that most of us only have to deal with this once in a lifetime.
Not just a divorce, but a custody battle! My husband picked the biggest sleazeball, dirty dealing, high result lawyer he could find. The kind of lawyer that nightmares are made of! I have no doubt after a very nasty fight this man would have buried me alive, not only ,taking my child but leaving me with a mountain of legal fees and marital debt!
Timothy Flynn and his team were forced to anticipate every trick in the book while dealing with this case and anticipate they did! Bringing me through my divorce not only in one piece but with a beautiful smile at the outcome!
You get what you pay for people and these are not bottom of the barrel prices, but Tim was ALWAYS fair with me and never tried to nickle and dime me! Even simple things like dealing with me through text and emails to cut costs on expensive time consuming phone calls to help keep down my billing. This legal teams professionalism and commitment are astounding and I hold them in the highest regard and will recommend them to anyone needing legal representation!
Call them! You will never be sorry that you did!
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Posted by Lilliam | June 21, 2014
Responsive and well informed!
Mr. Flynn handled two professional contracts for me. It was a very short turnaround time. He was thorough and accurate, quickly noting several red flags which he handled with precise and appropriate language and manner. I will use him again, and have recommended him to several colleagues.
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Family Attorney | Mar 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Tim is an excellent attorney. He is bright, hard working, well prepared and does a great job for his clients. He is the kind of attorney you want to have by your side when the chips are down."
Litigation Attorney | Feb 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I am happy to endorse Tim Flynn. Whatever your legal problem Tim is more than capable of helping you with it. He's a hard worker who not only knows how to fight but when not to fight as well. For clients there's also an extra added bonus with Tim in terms of his excellent ability to explain things and in so doing make the entire process less scarey. Like I said, I'm proud to endorse Tim Flynn because he's a great lawyer!"
Family Attorney | Aug 19
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Attorney Flynn and I had a very difficult divorce matter involving spousal support and custody. At all times, Attorney Flynn was professional towards the court, my client, and myself. Attorney Flynn is very knowledgeable in the area of family law. He was always well prepared whenever we had a court hearing."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Aug 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Flynn constantly provides excellent legal advice that not only benefit the asker of the question, but also fellow attorneys. Even though I have been an attorney for 23 years and even a judge and magistrate, I learn new aspects about the law from him every day."
Family Attorney | Dec 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Tim is a very talented and hardworking attorney. He is well respected, and many attorneys turn to him for advice. Anyone retaining Tim will be very well represented."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 02
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Tim is an extremely intelligent and forward thinking attorney. He is very well respected throughout the entire State of Michigan and I would highly recommend that anyone in need of criminal or family law representation contact him."
Family Attorney | Jun 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer as a valuable member of this forum. Attorneys who participate in this forum are providing useful information for those in need and should be commended. Further, the type of information conveyed is in the true spirit of professionalism where information is provided to help those in need which is the underpinning of the legal profession. Often the users of this forum are given second opinions that expand on information or provide contradictory information. Providing information empowers the uninformed to go forward with confronting their legal problems. I recommend and endorse this attorney."
Criminal defense Attorney | May 22
Relationship: Other
"I had the privilege of attending a legal conference where Tim was one of the featured speakers. I also spoke at length with him about various aspects of Michigan Family and Criminal areas of practice. It is obvious that Tim has a unique combination of a tremendous amount of legal knowledge and a personality that makes it easy to converse with him.
Tim embodies what the best trial attorneys nationwide aspire to become after many years of honing their craft. I would refer colleagues, friends and family to Timothy Flynn. He is what we in New Jersey refer to as "a lawyer's lawyer"."
Unknown Attorney | Mar 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. He provides detailed and insightful analysis to questions posed by AVVO subscribers. The detailed responses and thorough explanations provided here display a vast knowledge of the law. He is an asset to the legal community."
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this Attorney Flynn as a valuable member our profession and of this forum. Attorneys who participate in this forum are providing useful information for those in need and should be commended. Further, the type of information conveyed is in the true spirit of professionalism where information is provided to help those in need which is the underpinning of the legal profession. Often the users of this forum are given second opinions that expand on information or provide contradictory information. Providing information empowers the uninformed to go forward with confronting their legal problems. I recommend and endorse this attorney for all listed areas of practice in his profile."
Unknown Attorney | Jan 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Attorney Flynn. Mr. Flynn, with over 20 years of legal experience behind him gives sound answers to the questions presented to him on Avvo. I gladly endorse this fellow colleague."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Jan 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Flynn is one of the finest attorneys in his state. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. If I needed an attorney in MI he is the first and only attorney I would choose and whom I would refer my clients to. I highly endorse his legal services."
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Timothy Flynn is a zealous and intelligent advocate who works tirelessly for his clients. I would not hesitate to send a client to him who had a problem in Michigan. I endorse this lawyer."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Sep 22
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of working with Tim on a divorce case as co-counsel once, and have referred him many divorce/famlly law and a few criminal matters over the years. He always rises to the occasion when I present him with a challenging set of circumstances and finds a way to serve the client well."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Jun 17
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Tim is an outstanding attorney with the highest ethical standards. He is a real problem-solver who understands that a divorcing couple needs to resolve issues as quickly and cost-effectively as possible."
General practice Attorney | Jan 31
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Working on a matter with him I had the opportunity to get to know him. He cares about his work and clients. He achieves results."