$ 350-400 per hour
also known as Okemos Legal Group, PLLC
Practicing law since 1988. Worked as a public criminal defender and as a city attorney for prosecution of criminal cases. Conducted jury trials in District, Court, Probate and Juvenile courts. Licensed in the Western and Eastern District Federal Courts of Michigan. Licensed in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.
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38 years | 1,200 cases
38 years | 500 cases
38 years | 127 cases
38 years | 726 cases
$ 350-400 per hour
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Acquired: 1988
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4125 Okemos Road, Suite 23, Okemos, MI, 48864
10 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Do Not Recommend
Very Very disappointed. I recently relocated, with no income and hired Dr. Donald Baranski. What a waste of $3600. Dr. Baranski did absolutely nothing for me in my custody case. He did not file my response in time, showed up 30 mins late and after court has not returned my calls to appeal the court o...
Posted by Eric | July 22, 2021 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Not a good advocate
I had placed my story on legal match and , Mr. Baranski responded by saying I could have a free 30 minute consultation. I thought great. So Monday rolls around and I contacted his office to try and set up a time to talk about my situation. A young lady took my information and said he would call me...
Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Probate
More Than a 5 Star Attorney
We hired Donald Baranski to handle a very bitter probate estate case. He went above and beyond what most attorneys will do to help settle the estate . He explained the law to us and was amazing at keeping us informed every step of the way about what was happening in our case. I highly recommend him. ...
Posted by Dawn | November 15, 2015
Excellent attorney
Donald Baranski has advised me on several legal matters. His advice has truly helped me. He is very knowledgeable and really does seem to understand his clients needs. He does all that it takes to help and is very patient. He has made sure that I understand fully the matter at hand. He is an excelle...
"I endorse this lawyer. Don is a compassionate lawyer and he is very well-respected by his peers and, most important, the judiciary. Don is a legal scholar in the law and has spent much time mentoring and educating younger attorneys. Don gets great results for his clients and I would recommend him for any family law matter, including adoption and probate, as well as criminal defense."
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1998
Effective Teaching Award, Western Michigan Cooley Law School
1997
Effective Teaching Award, Western Michigan Cooley Law School
1989 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Jackson College
1988 - Present
Owner, Dr. Donald J. Baranski
1994 - 1995
Village Attorney, Village of Springport
1993 - 2000
Adjunct Professor, Western Michigan Cooley Law School
1987 - 1988
Judicial Clerk, Hon. Paul F. O'Connell
Reversed and remanded, new trial for the defendant
2018
Cert of Bioethics: Reprod Tech and Genetics
2018
Certificate of Achievement Intellectual Property Law and Policy
1987
Juris Doctor,
1985
MA - Masters
1982
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1978
High School Diploma
2019
Professional Ethics
2018
Professional Ethics
2017
Professional Ethics
2015
Small Claims Court
2015
Adoption Law
2015
Divorce/Custody
2015
Last Will/Probate
2015
Bankruptcy Law
2014
Guardian/Conservator
2014
Professional Ethics
2014
Small Claims Court
2014
Small Claims Court
2013
Professional Ethics
2013
Wills/Guardianships
2012
Professional Ethics
2011
Professional Ethics
2010
Professional Ethics
2009
Professional Ethics
2004
Emergency Medical Technicians
1999
Adoption Law for newborns
1997
Adoption Law for newborns
1996
Adoption Law for newborns
1995
Law Office Management
1995
Setting and Collecting Your Fee
2013
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