Daniel M. Wood

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Daniel M. Wood

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 28 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Bay City, MI
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Divorce & Separation, Probate ... +2 more

1000 Adams St., #100, Bay City, MI

Virtual Consultation Available

About Daniel

Biography

We take pride in providing one-on-one legal services to our clients. Our Family owned firm has been in business for 70 years.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Business 20%

Business Formation (Corporations and LLC's), Purchase and Sale of Business and Real Estate, Dissolving Corporations and LLC's

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

Divorce, Separate Maintenance, Custody, Child Support, Visitation, Alimony/Spousal Support, Division of Pensions (QDRO's)

28 years

20%
Estate Planning 20%

Revocable LivingTrusts, Wills, Power of Attorney, Patient Advocate, Deeds to Trust, Lady Bird Deeds, Special Needs Trust, Testamentary and Education Trusts

28 years

20%
Family 20%

Divorce, Visitation, Pre-Nuptial Agreements, Alimony/Spousal Support, Chilld Custody, Child Support, Division of Pensions (QDRO's), Step-Parent Adoptions, Adult Adoptions

28 years

20%
Probate 20%

Decedent's Estates, Trusts and Trust Administration, Special Needs Trust, Testamentary and Education Trusts, Wills, Power of Attorney and Patient Advocate

28 years

20%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 28 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1997

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Daniel M. Wood

1000 Adams St., #100, Bay City, MI, 48708

woodlawfirm.legal/

Online Presence

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Daniel M. Wood's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by Andrea | August 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

The BEST!

The absolute best attorney! Daniel handled a difficult custody case for me. He earned my utmost respect by being so knowledgeable, caring and trustworthy. He never stopped fighting for me. I can’t compliment him or his staff enough!

Posted by Beckie Wiedyk | April 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

Guardianship

Daniel Wood represented me in my multiply impaired child's Guardianship Hearing. Daniel went over and above the call of duty for our family. He was extremely caring and knowledgeable.

Posted by Rebecca | January 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Long Divorce Made Better Because of Mr. Wood's Counsel

Mr. Wood is a very knowledgeable and understanding attorney. He was able to clearly explain my options throughout the divorce process. Mr. Wood always consulted with me and made sure he understood my opinion before acting on a situation. During my 15 month long divorce, there were many twists and ...turns, but Mr. Wood was always available through phone or email and his replies were very prompt. He weeded through lots of information and was able to determine what was important to me and what was just the static coming from the other side. He was stern and serious when he needed to be and very personable and easy to talk to otherwise. His years of experience and his reputation with the court were invaluable to me as someone who had never been through anything like this. Mr. Wood has a common sense approach and he will tell you what he is thinking and offer his advice, but ultimately, he leaves the decisions up to his client. Mr. Wood has a genuine concern for his clients and he treats them with respect.

Posted by Jennifer | February 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Client

There are not enough words to express the amount of professional care Dan placed in our case. He not only listened to my husband and I, but would build on our concerns to establish an amazing defense to protect the children in our care. His knowledge of our very complex case and the law was impressiv...e and made us feel that our case was all that mattered when he was providing consultation or spending days with us in court. If you are looking for an attorney that will provide personal and trustworthy recommendations and representation, look no further! Although, we await the judge's advisement and written outcome of our case, I can honestly say that Dan gave his ultimate attention and effort to our circumstances.

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Daniel M. Wood's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Carr

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Derek Jacques

Family lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Daniel is a great family law attorney. I had the distinct pleasure of seeing his legal expertise in action and I would not hesitate to recommend this lawyer to any client in need."

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Homer Jordan

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Schulz

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I was opposing counsel to Mr. Wood on a contested, post-divorce matter. His knowledge of family law matters is second to none and he is a very zealous advocate for his clients. Mr. Wood is a veteran litigator who is fearless in a court room. I can endorse Mr. Wood with the utmost conviction and firmly believe that anyone hiring him in a family law matter will get results."

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James Perry

Probate lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Mr. Wood on several contested Probate matters over the last few years. He is extremely knowledgeable about Michigan Probate law and is an excellent advocate for his clients."

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Ronda Little

Probate lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with many probate lawyers over the past 23 years. Dan is the best I have worked with. He is prompt, thorough and always goes the extra mile. Dan has solved several complex probate matters for my clients in an efficient and thoughtful manner. Dan and his staff are excellent."

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Brian Jean

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Keuvelaar

Child abuse lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Dan Wood both as opposing counsel and as a co-counsel. He is an outstanding advocate for his clients who comes well prepared. He goes the extra mile to insure his client's rights are protected and their positions are well presented to the court. I have recommended him to many other individuals who need legal representation. You won't go wrong entrusting Dan Wood to your legal problems."

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James Perry

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Ronda Little

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2010

Family Law Certificate Program, The Institute of Continuing Legal Education

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Partner, Wood Law Firm, PLLC

Associations

2020 - Present

Northeastern Michigan Estate Planning Council

Member

2015 - Present

U of M Alumni Club-Bay City

Member

2014 - Present

Midland County Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

Bay County Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2014

Bay County Bar Association

Liberty Bell Chairperson

2012 - 2013

Bay County Bar Association

Immediate Past President

2011 - 2012

Bay County Bar Association

President

2010 - 2011

Bay County Bar Association

President-Elect

2009 - 2010

Bay County Bar Association

Treasurer

Education

1997

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Juris Doctor

1993

University of Michigan

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Health and Fitness Program Administration

Attorney Daniel M. Wood presented at Saginaw Valley State University on April 15, 2019 as a Guest Lecturer. Topics included differences between criminal law and civil law, contracts, employment law and Insurance law.

2018

Retirement Protection Seminar

Attorney Daniel M. Wood presented at the Bay City Doubletree on September 26, 2018 and September 27, 2018. Topics covered included estate planning and techniques for avoiding Probate.

2013

Estate Planning

Attorney Daniel M. Wood presented at St. Maria Goretti Church in Bay City on Power of Attorneys, Patient Advocates and the Michigan Estate Recovery Law

2011

Michigan House Judiciary Committee

Attorney Daniel M. Wood testified before Michigan House Judiciary Committee on November 3rd, 2011 regarding House Bill #5104

Publications

1998

Michigan Lawyers Weekly 'Kawaauhau' And Its Effect On Dischargeable Judgments

Languages

English

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