$ 290-315 per hour
Timothy P. Flynn
About Timothy
Biography
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, I 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).
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
40%
38 years | 1,000 cases
Criminal Defense
30%
38 years | 1,000 cases
Family
20%
38 years | 400 cases
Elder Law
10%
38 years | 200 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
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Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Michigan for 37 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
Clarkston Legal
6637 Highland Rd., Waterford Township, MI, 48327
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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Family
Posted by Amanda & Matt | November 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family
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 t...
Timothy Flynn
Replied last November 22, 2019Matt, 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 anonymous | June 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family
Might as well done it myself
I hired Mr. Flynn to respond to a motion my ex-husband filed. Mr. Flynn asked me for some bullet points that I would like to include in his response. All he did was copy them, almost “Word for Word“ in his official response. I might as well have written it myself. Then after he went and talked with...
Timothy Flynn
Replied last June 26, 2019These Anonymous reviews are difficult to assess because we often cannot tell the client's identity. In this case, I have no doubt this person was a client because we always seek the client's input as to each and every allegation made against them in a motion filed in the family court. Rarely do we ever copy "word-for-word", preferring to couch the response in the form of a legal document, citing to the appropriate statute or case law. The process reflected in this review is accurate in Oakland County: the matter goes before the FOC Referee first, then to the judge if the matter cannot be resolved. We are never "afraid" to go before the judge; sometimes, however, it does not make good sense to do so. Nevetheless, some client's insist. It's a risk assessment that must be made in each case. Going before the judge recklessly, in case after case, can cause damage to an attorney's reputation. Since I do not do that, I am not worried about my reputation in this fashion. I am confident that when a matter is appropriately brought before the court, I am a credible advocate for my client. The bottom line in this review is that my client was dissatisfied with the procedure and the result obtained in this case. From my perspective, I would rather be appraised of this by the client herself rather than reading it online in an attorney directory. If the client had contacted me directly, perhaps I could have made amends. This type of review points to the difficulty that is always present in family court matters. As the immediate past chair of the Oakland County Bar Association's Family Court Committee, I have worked hard with the family court professionals over the past two years to improve the system in Oakland County and to make it more "user friendly" for parents. Obviously, there remains more work to do. Equally obvious however is that there will always be disappointed litigants.
Posted by Matt | January 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family
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 Marcia | September 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family
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 Lisa | January 15, 2010 | Family
The Best Lawyer Ever.
Tim was recommended to me by a friend who used his services and was completely satisfied with the quality and fees he provided in a business dispute. I was in need of an attorney when I decided to seek a divorce and called Tim to discuss my options. I had two young children and knew that I had to...
Timothy P. Flynn's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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!"
"A great family law attorney. He knows the law and he works hard for his clients."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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"."
"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."
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"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."
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"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Tim is well liked by his clients, because he always makes the extra effort to achieve the best result possible given the facts of the case."
"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."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Committee of the Year, Oakland County Bar Association
1998
Citizen of the Week, WWJ News Radio 95
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Owner & Founder, Clarkston Legal
2004 - 2019
Partner, Karlstrom Cooney, LLP
1995 - 2001
Assistant Professor, University of Detroit Mercy
1990 - 1995
Associate Attorney, Plunkett & Cooney, LLP
1989 - 1990
Prehearing Attorney, Michigan Court of Appeals
Associations
2016 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMaster Lawyer
2010 - Present
Supreme Court of the United StatesMember
2007 - Present
Michigan Guardianship AssociationMember
1989 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
2018 - 2019
Oakland County Bar AssociationChairman - Family Court Committee
2013 - 2014
Oakland County Bar AssociationChairman - Criminal Law Committee
2008 - 2014
Macomb County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Oral Argument at the Michigan Supreme Court
Trial court decision affirmed.
Federal Civil Rights Appeal
The summary judgment was affirmed on appeal.
Simple Assault Case Dismissed
Judge dismissed the case against my client.
CSC 3rd Charge reduced to misdemeanor [no jail]
Plea agreement to misdemeanor with no jail term.
Assault Conviction Reversed on Appeal
Conviction Reversed on Appeal
Capital Felony Reduced to Misdemeanor
Plea Reduction Offered
Not Guilty Jury Verdict - October 2010
Jury Acquittal
United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
6th Circuit Court of Appeals Affirmed Conviction
Not Guilty Bench Trial - January 2010
Client charged w/ crack possn acquitted by judge
Not Guilty Jury Verdict - Nov 2009
Client charged w/ assault but acquitted by jury.
Not Guilty Jury Verdict - July 2008
Jury Acquittal on Child Abuse Charge
Not Guilty Jury Verdict - June 2007
Jury Acquittal on Domestic Violence Charge
Michigan Supreme Court Felony Murder Case
4-3 decision by Mich Supreme Court
Expert Witness in Macomb Probate Trust Litigation
Pending Litigation
Education
1988
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts
1980
Brother Rice High School
High School Diploma
Speaking Engagements
2017
"Hanging Out Your Shingle"
Presentation to young lawyers with tips and techniques designed to help build a law practice.
2016
Lawyernomics 2016
Branding a law firm in the digital marketing era.
2015
On-Demand Seminar
Legal Blog Writing
2013
Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series
Cyber Crimes
2012
When a Simple Status Update Can Backfire: The Growing Effects of Social Media in Family Law Issues
Social Media and Privacy Law
2012
Midland County Bar Association Presentation
Marketing Legal Services Via Social Media
2012
Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series
Defending Child Support Felony Cases
2012
Avvocating 2012
Legal Marketing in the Era of Social Media
2011
10th Annual Family Law Institute
Emerging Issues in Social Media
2010
Effective Law Firm Strategies to Improve Your Bottom Line
Law Firm Marketing and Social Media
2010
Criminal Defense - "Brown Bag Lunch"
Defending Felony Child Support Cases
2010
Attorney Seminar on Starting a Law Practice
Law Firm Practice & Marketing
2010
2010 "Solo & Small Firm Institute"
Social Media Marketing for Lawyers
2009
Solo & Small Firm Institute
Law Firm Marketing
Publications
2019
2017
Laches (OCBA)
House Bill 4691
2014
Laches (OCBA)
Cyber Crimes
2001
Michigan Bar Journal
Should More Be Done to Credential Paralegals?
2000
University of Detroit Mercy Law Review
"Suicide by Police"
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Do some lawyers actually play games with the opposing party? Like serving documents late & to wrong address
24 Aug 2013
Q&A
I have been charged with felony theft in the amount of $18,000 I have a clean record, no prior convictions of anything, what
14 Jun 2013
Q&A
Divorce final. Still issues. Both still have attorneys. I need another one. Is that possible?
14 Jun 2013
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
The Oakland County Work-Release Program
24 May 2013
Legal Guide
Utilizing the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act in Michigan
30 Dec 2011
Legal Guide
Six Holiday Parenting Tips for Divorced Parents
23 Dec 2011