Susan Philpott-Preketes

Susan Philpott-Preketes

3.8
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 39 years

Family Lawyer at Flint, MI
Practice Areas: Family

503 S Saginaw St Ste 1415, Flint, MI

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 39 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1986

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Douglas M. Philpott PC

503 S Saginaw St Ste 1415, Flint, MI, 48502-1807

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Susan Philpott-Preketes's Reviews

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3.8 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Family

Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2026 | Family

Parents Should Carefully Consider This Attorney’s Approach

I am writing this review based on my direct experience with this attorney while she represented my ex-husband in a family court matter involving our children. Throughout the case, I was deeply concerned by tactics that appeared to prioritize winning over the emotional well-being of the children ...involved. Serious concerns raised by the children themselves were minimized, and the process caused them significant distress. While attorneys are expected to advocate for their clients, I believe there is also a responsibility to avoid unnecessarily escalating conflict or contributing to further harm—especially in cases involving children. In my experience, that balance was not maintained. Parents considering this attorney for family law matters should carefully consider whether her approach aligns with their values regarding children’s best interests.

Posted by Jamie | December 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

Wish I had her sooner!

Sue is by far the best attorney! She is very knowledgeable and does not take any BS! I am going thru a very high conflict custody battle with a narcissist. I wish I had known of Sue when I got divorced otherwise I would not be in the situation I currently am, I am forever thankful I found her. Shes l...ike a bulldog lol

Posted by Joe | October 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Divorced Dad! Susan is the best family law attorney!

After hiring supposedly the best law office in Livingston county for my divorce and going through whole process as a devoted and loving father I just could not believe the outcome and after consulting with a few attorney's from Livingston county, them all saying it’s a fair outcome/deal for this coun...ty “this county is really hard on fathers” and having Judge Brennan (which I believe is disbarred and serving prison time now) it was a awful time! My ex had been arrested, I had a ppo put on her, tested positive for stuff and developed mental problems, etc…… I still could not believe it. One year went by and all my ex’s true colors started to show and my sons was suffering in many areas because of custody issues, I hired Susan, she looked at my case and could not believe it! Went back to court and she got everything that was fair and then some and then some more!!!!!! My worst mistake was not hiring her first! I have recommended her multiple times in the family law category and everyone has been extremely pleased with her performance!!

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Susan Philpott-Preketes's Lawyer Endorsements

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Barbara Dawes

Family lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Liisa Speaker

Family lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Susan is a very knowledgeable and skilled family law attorney. She is thorough and does an excellent job making a trial court record that will obtain the ruling her clients want, and a record that will allow those trial court decision to be affirmed on appeal."

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Lynne Taft

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

1997

Pro Bono Attorney of the Year Award, Legal Services of Eastern Michigan

Work Experience

1985 - Present

Managing Partner, Douglas M. Philpott PC

Associations

1986 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Negligence Law Section

Board Member

2015 - 2015

Genesee County Bar Association, Family Law Committee

Chairman

2004 - 2005

Genesee County Bar Association

President

Education

1985

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Michigan State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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