Darrell R. Zolton

Darrell R. Zolton

3.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 34 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Saginaw, MI
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Real Estate ... +2 more

6420 Normandy Drive, Saginaw, MI

About Darrell

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 34 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1991

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Zolton Law Offices

6420 Normandy Drive, Saginaw, MI, 48638

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Darrell R. Zolton's Reviews

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3.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Carl | February 4, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Rude and Uncooperative

Mr. Zolton has been incredibly rude and uncooperative. He has failed as a zealous advocate for his client, my father, who needs legal documents he cannot access owing to incapacitation. Note that the situation may have actually begun with a clerical error on the part of Mr. Zolton’s office. He claims... to be operating in my father’s best interests, while fully aware his insouciance contributes to my Dad's lingering in the memory care room where my mother just died, causing my father mental and physical suffering, at $200 per day. He has failed to respond and take action as he indicates he would, and has ignored follow-up prompts. He has not replied to questions concerning how to expedite the matter. He stated if I hired an attorney, he would be “more than willing to speak with them,” yet I squandered $2500 on counsel that was treated rudely and rebuffed. I have now had to enlist a second attorney prepared for litigation because of this appalling lack of urgency. When I indicated I was prepared to go to court if we could not reach amicable resolve, Mr. Zolton became belligerent and threatening, leading me to believe further delays at this point are out of spite. His behavior in the midst of my Mom’s recent passing and my father’s delicate state, adding to our family's hardship, is most reprehensible.

Posted by Margo | September 4, 2012

Would and have recommended Mr. Zolton.

I have had experience with 4 lawyers before using Mr. Zoltons office. No other lawyer would keep in contact with me without several followup calls from me. Mr. Zolton gave me his email address, he would respond in a timely manner. I used his estate planning talents. He gave me several examples to hel...p me decide how I want my estate to play out with 4 adult children. I think my estate plan is very detaliled. Thank you Mr. Zolton.

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Darrell R. Zolton's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Boardman

Probate lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gregory Ostrom

General practice lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Darrell Zolton is a excellent all around attorney. I highly recommend him for both small business and individual clients."

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Renee Nesbit

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

F.H. Martin Law Day award, Saginaw County Bar Association

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Attorney and Partner, Zolton Law Offices

Associations

State Bar of Michigan

Member

Michigan Creditors Bar Association (MCBA

Member

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

Northeastern Michigan Estate Planning Council (NMEPC)

Member

Saginaw County Bar Association

Member

Education

1991

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Central Michigan University

BS - Bachelor of Science

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