David A. Chasnick

David A. Chasnick

3.7
Rating: 4.5

Licensed for 28 years

Family Lawyer at Novi, MI
Practice Areas: Family, Real Estate

42705 Grand River Ave Ste 201, Novi, MI

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022
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About David

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 75%

13 years

75%
Real Estate 25%

13 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 90 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 150-175 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 28 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1997

Not authorized to practice-Administrative

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022

Location

Chasnick Terrasi PLLC

42705 Grand River Ave Ste 201, Novi, MI, 48375

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David A. Chasnick's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.7 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by anonymous | August 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce case

I hired him for a divorce case and expected at least truth and legal advice. That was far from the truth with him! He first suggested incorrect actions and then kept getting my case dates dismissed without permission from me! He will tell you he’s working on your case but really isn’t.

Posted by anonymous | March 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Avoid at ALL cost!

I hired him for what should have been a simple and quick case. That was far from the truth with him! He first filled paperwork incorrectly and then kept getting my case dates dismissed without permission from me! He will tell you he’s working on your case but really isn’t. My case should have been se...ttled in a months time and it took a year! He will try to come off as your friend with casual chat but don’t fall for it! He will not file your paperwork in a timely manner and will ignore text or calls most of the time. He never appeared in court with me as he always said he had another case on those days. Don’t waste your time, money, or sanity on this man!

Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

BAD Lawyer!! AVOID!!

This guy does not know what he is doing, he is in way over his head. Does not file paper work correctly or in a timely manner. Allowed my ex to lie about her wages. Cost me valuable time with my kids. I could’ve and should’ve represented myself as I pointed out several things he did wrong. Every time... I tried to tell him about things he missed he just blew me off and didn’t answer the call or email. He is more worried about things outside of work than actually representing a paying client.

Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Terrible Lawyer

David told me his hourly rate was $100 per hour. In our first court date he called the judge "old", which made her angry. I switched lawyers and asked him for a statement of my account. I met with him 1 time, for about a half hour , and went to court with him once. I asked him for the statement f...or 5 months, and he finally sent it to me saying I owed him over $1,000.00, after already paying $1,000.00. He actually owed me money but tweaked the invoice to show $200 per hour, and more time than I had used with him.

Posted by anonymous | January 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Struggled to make time to do anything for my divorce.

David did not do anything I asked in a timely matter. He did not get my exes salary information before entering arbitration, which was requested by me multiple time. At arbitration she understated what she earned. By time I learned this it would have required more money to fix it. He was not ...capable of reviewing the written judgement to assure it matched the voice recorded judgement from the arbitration. Required me to review it multiple times.

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David A. Chasnick's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rebecca Tooman

Family lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"It was a pleasure to work with David and he is very knowledgeable of the court system."

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Gregory Roth

Family lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David fights hard for his clients and and is well versed in family law and procedure."

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Edward Shaw

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  4.5 (Concern)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.

Reprimand issued in MI, 2022

updated on 06/09/2022

Reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Honors

2014

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Admitted, US District Court Eastern Divsion

1997

Admitted, State Bar of Michigan

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Attorney, Chasnick Terrasi, PLLC

1997 - 2002

Attorney, Lebow and Tobin, PLLC

Associations

2000 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section

2000 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Litigation Section

1997 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Education

1997

Michigan State University

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Eastern Michigan University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

Divorce Expo

Surviving in a Divorce Case

Languages

English

Activity

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