Jennifer Michelle Paine

Jennifer Michelle Paine

4.3
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 17 years

Family Lawyer at Novi, MI
Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning, General Practice

39555 Orchard Hill Place, Suite 600, Novi, MI

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023
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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 17 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2008

Discipline suspension

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Location

Pinnacle Family Law

39555 Orchard Hill Place, Suite 600, Novi, MI, 48375

Pinnacle Family Law

250 Monroe Avenue NW, Suite 400, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504

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Jennifer Michelle Paine's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

58 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 15 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Josh | February 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Helpful, Professional, and Understanding

Jennifer has been helping me with a divorce that has turned nasty and has been exceptionally helpful. She has given me sound advice, explained the process and reasoning behind our plan of action. When the soon to be ex accused me of domestic violence to remove me from the house, she was able to hel...p me understand what I needed to do, help handle the dealings with the police and court, and is handling that secondary case now too. I couldn't ask for a better attorney to be helping me right now.

Posted by Carla | February 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Extremely dedicated and clever attorney

Jennifer is beyond dedicated to her work. She is available by text nearly 24/7 and is always quick to respond when you need advice on how to react in an immediate situation. I never felt nickeled and dimed by her billing yet I always felt like I could contact her when needed. She also had very clever... and unique suggestions to unusual situations. I never felt pressured by her to litigate but rather empowered to stand up for my custodial rights.

Posted by Ivan | February 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Human Warmth, Committed, Passionate!

The best lawyer that God could've assigned to my case, an exemplary human warmth, respect and love for her profession, committed to her clients at every step, respectful of the law and truth, honest with herself, sincere with reality , available at all times, and an admirable knowledge and preparatio...n as a professional.

Posted by William | February 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Atty Paine is careless or incompetent

Ms. Paine represented me in a very nasty divorce case in which my ex had brought a criminal case against me. Ms Paine asked me questions on the stand which caused me to incriminate myself. Next thing I knew I was being arrested and charged with a felony. Ms Paine tried to justify her mistake by sayin...g “they took my question and your answer out of context”. In all honesty Ms. Paine is a knowledgeable Atty, and knew better than to ask me incriminating questions she already. knew the answers to. I suspect she intentionally asked the questions knowing it would incriminate me. The question then would be why? I’ll let you come to your own conclusion. My recommendation, stay clear of Atty Paine you can’t trust her to represent you.

Posted by Jeff | February 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Disasterous!

Jennifer represented me in my divorce, she failed to obtain subpoenas, failed to meet deadlines, failed to present evidence and failed to present witnesses. Resulting in judge refusing to consider my asset chart, and allowing me only one witness. Jennifer also encouraged me to file bankruptcy which w...as financially the wrong advice. Jennifer also lost documents and lied directly to me on several occasions. I have the emails, text messages to prove these statements. Do yourself a favor and find an attorney you can trust who won't leave you in a no win situation.

Jennifer Paine

Replied last February 07, 2018

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Jennifer Michelle Paine's Lawyer Endorsements

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Olivia Sheppard

Family lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jennifer and I worked closely on a custody case together in which the client filed the case in my state and the opposing filed against the client in Jennifer's state. Jennifer works hard for her clients. Without hesitation, I endorse this lawyer."

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Milica Filipovic

Family lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Paine is passionate, witty, and zealous. She is outspoken and truly appears to care about her clients. There is no better advocate than one that invests in her clients, and Ms. Paine does so with every case she takes on."

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Laura Gabel

Family lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She goes above and beyond for her clients."

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Dion Roddy

Family lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jennifer is a great family lawyer. She knows the law well and has a keen eye toward her client's interests. I recommend her for any and all family matters."

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Disbarment issued in MI, 2023

updated on 10/31/2023

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the State Bar of Michigan to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Interim Suspension issued in MI, 2022

updated on 01/11/2023

Interim suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice during a disciplinary investigation. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.

Interim Suspension issued in MI, 2022

updated on 04/27/2023

Interim suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice during a disciplinary investigation. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.

Interim Suspension issued in MI, 2022

updated on 01/11/2023

Interim suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice during a disciplinary investigation. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.

Honors

2020

Michigan Rising Star, FindLaw

2020

Top Women Attorneys in Michigan, Hour Detroit Magazine

2019

Michigan Rising Star, FindLaw

2019

Top Women Attorneys in Michigan, Hour Detroit Magazine

2018

Michigan Rising Star, FindLaw

2017

Michigan Rising Star, FindLaw

2016

Michigan Rising Star, FindLaw

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Owner, Pinnacle Law Group

2009 - 2016

Senior Litigator, Cordell & Cordell

2008 - 2009

Attorney, Abood Law Firm, PA

Associations

2009 - Present

Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (WLAM)

Member

2009 - Present

Oakland County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section

Member

Education

2008

Michigan State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Albion College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2020

IICLE Handbook Family Law Causes of Action

2019

IICLE Handbook Grandparenting Time

2018

IICLE Handbook Attorney Fee Agreements

Languages

English

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