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

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

58 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 58 reviews

Posted by Ben | February 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney

I just wanted to thank you

I just want to thank Ms. Paine for being a tremendous lawyer. From day one she was a huge support system ontop of being extremely knowledgeable. She went as far as to take an hour of her own time to just talk to me, to see if she could help in any other way. She truly cares about her clients and what... happens to them. On top of being extremely knowledgeable in law, she is genuinely there for her clients. I've never seen dedication out of a lawyer like I have with Jennifer Paine.

Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

THANK YOU

Sometimes people come into your life for a reason. I have to thank you, Jennifer, attorney and advocate for fighting to protect a domestic violence victim/survivor. She has went above and beyond to help me. She has given me hope. Today we faced my convicted abuser again as he was trying to have ppo t...erminated. She was supportive of me the whole time. She checked in with me. She has the passion to take on an abuser. Abusers are not easy to deal with. This was a big victory. She is a fighter and a supporter!!! I cannot thank you enough Jennifer for being by my side in this journey/fight for what is right. Thank you with all of my heart.

Posted by Steve | November 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Thank you

Mrs. Paine, I changed my mailing address t the courts so my sons mom cannot hide my mail. I’m glad I called the courts to see when I had court and I’m even happier I got referred to you. I was tripped out thinking for sure you could not help me with less than 48 hours notice but you came through BIG ...time. Time to spend some time together, I missed him so much. I’ll also be moving back into my own house thank to you.

Posted by Lisa | March 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Do Not Hire

I hired Jennifer Paine to handle my grandparent rights in june of 2018.When my daughter passed away,I needed to have legal advice and a lawyer to represent me.She was very promising in the initial phone consultation.Paid the retainer,along with another retainer for a similar case,for a family member....She never filed ANY docs as she stated.Phone calls,emails,text messaging went unanswered! Weeks passed,texted her and asked for the so called brief she prepared and my money back,minus this brief charge.She was shocked and actually thought I was another client. Lying about contact and filing paperwork with the courthouse.Never happened.Her mistakes and time lapses cost me time with my deceased child's daughter.(happy to say now we see and talk to her on a regular basis) and money.Worst experience ever.To this day she will not respond to my phone calls or text messages.I just want my money back! I see that many others have been throug this also! Such a shame!

Posted by Tyler | September 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney

I wouldn't turn to anyone else

I have known Jennifer since High School and that certainly isn't enough just to get you to trust my opinion of her. What hopefully will be enough is a first hand account of someone who has seen how dedicated, passionate, and truly devoted to her clients she is. I have seen her celebrate wins on behal...f of others and go above and beyond to advocate for those who may not be able to be their own champion. We all have a friend in the back of our mind that we know we'd call if we were ever in a situation that we couldn't see our way out of. Jennifer is that friend to me, and I have no doubt that if you work with her, she will be that friend to you.

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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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