$ 200-250 per hour
Cullen Christopher Harkness
About Cullen
Biography
Personal interests include: Distance Running, Outdoor/Indoor Rock Climbing, Golf, Reading.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
20%
18 years
Estate Planning
20%
18 years
Family
20%
18 years
Debt Collection
15%
18 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Michigan for 17 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
The Harkness Law Firm, PLLC
4121 Okemos Rd., Suite 17, Okemos, MI, 48864
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Cullen Christopher Harkness's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Michael | March 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Divorce
Did a great job being the tough guy during my divorce. Took care of all the legal stuff so I didn't even have to think about it and got me great results.
Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly recommend
Cullen is one hell of a lawyer! Extremely knowledgeable, empathetic, and high-energy guy. He cares deeply about you and your case, and will help you decide the best possible decision. I highly recommend to anyone looking for an attorney!
Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Professional, Effective, Experienced.
Mr. Harkness took my case on short notice and I am extremely happy with the result. The case was a simple misunderstanding that resulted from consumption of one too many drinks and an unsuccessful attempt to walk home. Mr. Harkness knew the law, was an effective negotiator, and was able to secure a p...
Posted by Brooke | June 18, 2011
Excellent services, highly recommended
I hired Mr. Harkness at the beginning of this year, 2011. I had no prior criminal record and found myself in a terrifying situation with the law. Cullen was very professional, and the fact that he was able to put me at lease about the situation was worth the money alone. I would highly recommend this...
Posted by anonymous | December 8, 2009
Excellent job done by Cullen Harkness
Mr. Harkness informed me of every minor detail though out my case. He worked hard taking the extra steps necessary to achieve the best possible case scenario. He truly cares about his clients.
Cullen Christopher Harkness's Lawyer Endorsements
"Cullen is an extremely talented, hard-working, and trustworthy lawyer. He gets great results for his clients and gives excellent advice to clients and other attorneys."
"I endorse this lawyer. Always had fairness at heart."
"Cullen is one of the best kept secrets in the Lansing area. His knowledge of the law is second to none. He finds solutions to his clients' problems that most other lawyers would not think of. His ability to think out of the box and his research of legal issues is unparalleled."
Matthew Clark
Personal injury lawyer
Lars Kivari
Estate planning lawyer
Richard Szymanski
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2008
Litigation Certificate, Thomas M. Cooley School of Law
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Managing Partner, The Harkness Law Firm, PLLC
2010 - 2015
Associate, Bodwin & Associates, P.C.
2009 - 2010
Owner, The Harkness Law Firm, PLLC
2008 - 2010
Contract Attorney, Law Office of Gerald Gordinier
2007 - 2007
Law Clerk, Cardelli, Lanfear & Buikema, P.C.
Associations
2012 - Present
Meridian Area Business AssociationBoard Member
2008 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
2008 - Present
Ingham County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
McKenzie v TRS Management, Inc.
Defendant settled.
People v Mack
Charges Dismissed
People v Jones
Charges Reduced, No Hard Prison/Jail Time
People v Johnson
Charge reduced
People v Beech
Charges Reduced
Education
2008
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
Indiana University-Bloomington
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2015
Criminal Law Section Meeting
Asset Forfeiture
Publications
2015
Michigan Court of Appeals
In Re Forfeiture of $11,377.00
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
I am sixteen years old, does this Law in Michigan apply to me?
26 Nov 2010
Q&A
Can my state tax refund be taken by a creditor who put a judgment against me ? Can they take all of it?
27 Jan 2010
Q&A
What happens at court when you make an appearence for shoplifting from khols for the first time?
06 Jan 2010