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 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by LT | February 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Legal Angel

My divorce presented every combative scenario that you could imagine and Attorney Jennifer Paine was always timely, prepared, and ready for battle. She is truly a Legal Angel and I'm so blessed to have her as an Attorney! Jennifer Paine and Pinnacle Family Law will forever be apart of my family. Tha...nks so much and continued success!

Posted by Scott | February 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Been With Her A Long Time

I have had a contentious divorce and have had to deal with a lot of issues with my ex wife who threatens to take me to court a lot. Jennifer has been with me the entire time. She has been patient and thorough. Even when I could not afford her and needed time to make payments. She always made time to... talk to me. It's really hard and confusing going to court at first, but I have learned to just follow her lead and let her get me through it. Jen, you're the best.

Posted by Larry | February 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Blessing

I hired Jennifer for my divorce in Oakland County. She was able to meet with my on non work hours due to my schedule. She spent a lot of time on my case without charging a lot. I don’t think I could afford a lawyer without her. The divorce was hard and I didn’t get everything I wanted, who does, but ...I feel that she was always looking out for me and that she cared.

Posted by Andrew | September 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Always able to talk about my case.

When I was an active duty Marine I was stationed in Okinawa. So I was not on Eastern time during my divorce process. Jennifer took the time to be available when I was able to talk about my case. Even during the times I wasn't able to talk about my case with Jennifer....she still emailed me so I could... stay informed. Would not hesitate to recommend her or hire her again.

Posted by anonymous | April 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Very Poor

Jennifer M Paine represented me in my divorce. Jennifer was timid and appeard afraid to challenge my spouses attorney. she failed to respond to many of the outrageous claims my ex wife made. Ultimately i ended up losing my house half of my retirement all home furnishing and most importantly i lost cu...stody of my children. My ex got to keep her retirement and the house and furnishings. Jennifer talks a good game but actual results were disappointing, she also failed to allow anything about my wife’s affair to be brought up in court although my wife called me everything she could dream up. My suggestion is to stay away from this attorney find someone with confidence and the ability to win a case.

Jennifer Paine

Replied last April 04, 2018

Dear Anonymous: We are sorry to see your review. It is unclear to us that you are a client of the firm or, if you are, which client you are. However, if you contact our office, we will be happy to set aside time to discuss your case with you at no cost to you. This would include the outcome, options you have going forward, and the typical "offset" method for retirement account divisions in a divorce,which is something you raise here. Do not hesitate to reach out to us!

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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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