Torree J. Breen

Torree J. Breen

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

Estate planning Lawyer at East Lansing, MI
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Marriage & Prenuptials

333 Albert Avenue Suite 500, East Lansing, MI

About Torree

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 50%

Wills and Trusts, Durable Powers of Attorney for Finances and Medical, Living Wills, Trust Administration, Probate Court, Guardianships and Conservatorships, Business Succession, and Cottage Trusts

50%
Divorce and Separation 25%

Complex Property Disputes and Complex Child Custody Disputes

25%
Child Custody 20%

Friend of Court Hearings, Trials, Legal/Physical Custody, and Single Parents

20%
Marriage and Prenuptials 5%

Separation of Property before Marriage, Estate Planning, and Blended Families Estate Planning

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 25 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2000

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Breen, Torree

333 Albert Avenue Suite 500, East Lansing, MI, 48823

Willingham & Cote', PC

400 W. Front St., Ste. 205, Traverse City, MI, 49684

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Torree J. Breen's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

5 star (8)
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Posted by Diane | March 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly satisfied with my estate plan

Torree Breen did an excellent job helping me plan my estate. She was able to answer all my questions. I received copies of my documents in a very timely manner. She reviewed them with me and was very thorough with explaining every last detail of the documents. I would use her again and would highly r...ecommend her for all you estate planning needs.

Posted by Ryan | March 2, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Financial Advisor

I have sent Torree many clients who are going through Divorce, Estate Planning issues, or other related legal matters, as well as used her personally. She handles everyone with the utmost professionalism and I have never received anything but excellent feedback. The thing that impresses me the most i...s her thorough process of information gathering. She is able to quickly and efficiently sort through her client's information to create a plan of action. I have worked with many lawyers who drag that process out, it can be a burden not only on your stress levels but your wallet as well. Torree is the opposite of those lawyers. I also can't say enough positive things about her associate Laura. Together they make it easy to communicate and organize my legal documents. I would highly recommend her and her team.

Posted by anonymous | January 8, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very effective attorney

I have had Ms. Breen help me with some very difficult family law issues that involve my child and grandchildren. She has always been very responsive and helpful in preparing me with my court appearances. I recommend her to anyone with custody issues.

Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2015

I am very satisfied with Torree Breen.

I have retained Torree to assist me with various matters including my child custody issues and other family issues involving probate court. Ms. Breen has a wide span of knowledge and was able to make me feel at ease throughout these various difficult moments in my life. She would discuss issues eve...n after business hours when she was available. I continue to appreciate all of the hard work and effort she has put forth into my legal matters. I have retained Torree multiple times and trust her to handle my legal affairs.

Posted by JK | February 24, 2015

Torree is an Excellent Attorney

I have retained Torree to assist me a couple of times in regard to child custody, child support and other matters after my divorce. She is always available to discuss my problems and is very knowledgeable about Michigan law. Torree has always provided good legal advice to me so that I can ensure th...at my children always have what is in their best interest. Matters regarding my children are sometimes emotional to me and she was very sympathetic to my concerns. I would recommend her to anyone that is in need of a great litigation attorney.

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Torree J. Breen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Stephenson

Family lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Breen gives her clients the personal attention that is often not given by many family law attorneys. She consistently listens to her clients and then acts in their best interests. It has been said that clients find their difficult situations a little easier knowing that Ms Breen is their attorney."

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Troy Clarke

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Breen is a highly effective attorney who represents her clients with determination and skill. Her extensive courtroom experience and legal acumen give her clients a real advantage."

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Mieke Weissert

Family lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Torree is a hard working and effective representative for her clients who gives them the personal attention they need for such tough cases."

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Jennipher Martinez

Family lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Breen is a zealous advocate for her clients. Torree is a leader in the mid-Michigan area and excels at family law. I highly recommend her for your family law matter."

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Jeremy Cnudde

Unknown lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Top 10 Family Law Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine

2017

Top Ten Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Top 10-Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2015

10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Top Ten Attorney Award, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Leadership Award, Women Lawyers Association of Michigan

2014

Top 10 Attorney in Michigan, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys

2014

10 Best-Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2013

Superb Rating, Avvo

2012

Superb Rating, AVVO

2011

Excellent Rating, Avvo

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2008

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Shareholder, Willingham & Cote', PC

2001 - 2002

Judge Philip Schaefer, Kalamazoo County Circuit Court

Associations

2019 - Present

Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim Bar Association

2019 - Present

Traverse City Chamber of Commerce

2018 - Present

Grand Ledge Chamber of Commerce

2017 - Present

Lansing Chamber of Commerce

2011 - Present

Women Lawyer's Association of Michigan

Member of Mid-Michigan Chapter

2002 - Present

Ingham County Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

2012 - 2015

Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (WLAM)

President

2011 - 2014

100 Women Who Care

2009 - 2012

Eaton County Child Abuse Prevention Council

Board Member

2005 - 2006

Ingham County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Graber v Farm Bureau

Favorable to our client

Farm Bureau v Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Spectrum

Favorable to our client

Auto-Owners Ins v Motan Yahia, et al.

Favorable to our client

Kennedy v Farm Bureau Mutual Ins Co

Favorable for our client.

Marcoux v Auto-Owners

Favorable to our client.

Ross v Auto Club

Favorable to the insurance company regarding penalties

Trooper Jake v Auto-Owners Ins Co

Favorable to our client.

Silva v Ch2m Hill, et al.

Favorable to our clients.

Kimball v Kimball

Favorable to our client

Auto-Owners v McGowan, et al.

Favorable to our client

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Education

2000

Michigan State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Alma College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

CPE Mega Conference

Easing the Stress of Settling an Estate

2019

2019 Wealth Planning Seminar

Estate Planning Concepts and Funding your Trust

2018

Monthly Meeting

Estate Planning and 529 Planning

2017

CPE-Mega Conference

Prenuptial Agreements

2016

In-house at Michigan insurance company

Fiduciary Fees Seminar

2016

In-house at a Michigan insurance company

Deposition Skills Seminar

2013

Insurance Institute of Michigan Annual Conference

Conservator Fees

2012

Insurance Institute of Michigan Annual Conference

12% Interest pursuant to MCL 500.2006

2011

Insurance Institute of Michigan Seminar

PIP Probate Litigation

2008

Insurance Institute of Michigan Seminar

Michigan No-Fault Updates

N/A

Annual Conference

Affirmative Action versus Equal Opportunity

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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