Karen M. Ross

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Karen M. Ross

5.0
8 reviews
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Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 36 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Waterford, MI
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Wills & Living Wills, Probate ... +4 more

3824 Elizabeth Lake Rd, Waterford, MI

Virtual Consultation Available

About Karen

Biography

Don't allow your children to be used as pawns. Hire an attorney who knows the law.

Flat fee representation at the FOC child support hearings.

Aggressive, compassionate, and knowledgeable divorce representation.

You want a living trust? We will prepare and fund so it is effective.

Will vs Living Trust: we will explain, so you can decide plan is best for you.

Managing The Business of Life. Call 248-255-4142 to schedule your consultation.

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 30%

Compassion, efficiency, and knowledge are necessary when choosing a divorce attorney. Divorcing one's spouse is a life-changing choice. Your divorce attorney must understand the divorce laws, assets management, pension and retirement savings benefits, and custody and support. Hire the attorneys who know what they are doing. Hire Ross Legal Group, P.C.

29 years | 300 cases

30%
Probate 20%

29 years | 700 cases

20%
Wills and Living Wills 20%

Everyone needs a Will; some, but not all people need trusts. Hire an attorney who will provide you with the comprehensive estate plan YOU need. Hire Ross Legal Group, P.C.

29 years | 300 cases

20%
Trusts 15%

Trusts are complicated, living documents that provide many benefits to all those who need a trust. Work with the attorneys who know the laws on preparing trust, and how to make a trust work for the family. Hire Ross Legal Group, P.C.

29 years | 200 cases

15%
Child Custody 5%

Fighting for custody is its own specialty. There is a lot of Michigan case law and statutes pertaining to custody and the custodial environment. I know custody law and am very effective in gaining custody for my client. Hire an attorney who can fully represent you. Hire Ross Legal Group, P.C.

29 years | 100 cases

5%
Child Support 5%

I will litigate a post-divorce child support case for a set fee. I believe all individuals should be represented at the FOC for their child support matter. Hire an attorney who will provide you with the affordable representation you need. Hire Ross Legal Group, P.C.

29 years | 150 cases

5%
Elder Law 5%

Michigan has drastically changed their procedures for medicaid approval. Don't loose your assets and financial security because your spouse is in a nursing home. Spouses have rights and have a right to keep a portion of the marital assets, and a portion of the monthly marital income. Hire an attorney who knows the law. Hire Ross Legal Group, P.C.

29 years | 100 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 36 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1989

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Ross Legal Group PC

3824 Elizabeth Lake Rd, Waterford, MI, 48328

rosslegalgrouppc.com/

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Karen M. Ross's Reviews

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Posted by Calvin | December 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

I Hired Karen Ross for a divorce! I was very pleased with the service and the way she represented me! I would recommend her to anybody! She was very professional!

Posted by Mike | December 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials

Professional and thorough with a personal touch!!

Karen has help my wife and I with pre-nup, will and trust issues and parents final trust taxes. She is assisting us currently with a lien issue and will soon be helping us with setting up another trust. We appreciate having her as our "go-to" for legal advise and services.

Posted by anonymous | November 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Extremely Helpful!

I began working with Karen Ross while settling my father's estate taxes and then seeking advise for my personal family taxes. Karen took a lot of time educating me and gathering all relevant information to get my family the maximum tax advantages. I did not feel like I was being rushed through her of...fice, but rather really listened to and that my situation was important to her. She was also very helpful and willing to answer follow up questions as I learned the processes. Highly recommend her.

Posted by Dan | July 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

great attorney

I used Karen for my divorce, she was an excellent attorney. I found her to be highly experienced, compassionate and helped me through the process.

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Ruth Goldner

Family lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had the pleasure of working with Karen Ross as both opposing counsel and as a mediator. She is extremely knowledgable and advocates strongly for her clients, while helping to guide them to meaningful solutions and maximize the benefits to her client."

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John Gormley

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I handles a case about a year ago where Ms. Ross was the opposing attorney. I found her to be very competent, reasonable, and effective for her client. I endorse Ms. Ross."

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Income tax preparer, Tax Advantage 1040.Com

1996 - Present

Principal Partner, Ross Legal Group, P.C

2005 - 2010

Attorney, Department of Human Services

1991 - 1996

Attorney/Administrator, The DMC--Corporate Offices

Associations

2015 - Present

Boy Scouts of America

Committee Chair-Troop 308

Education

1989

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

Mercy College of Detroit

BS - Bachelor of Science

1986

Mercy College of Detroit

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2021

QDRO Fundamentals

The fundamentals of Qualified Domestic Relations Orders

Languages

English

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