$ 350-400 per hour
Donald J. Baranski
also known as Okemos Legal Group, PLLC
About Donald
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
30%
38 years | 1,200 cases
Family
30%
38 years | 500 cases
Adoption
20%
38 years | 127 cases
Probate
20%
38 years | 726 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Michigan for 37 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
Okemos Legal Group, PLLC
4125 Okemos Road, Suite 23, Okemos, MI, 48864
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Posted by Lauri | August 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Probate
An honest , yet brilliant lawyer.
My family has consulted Doctor Baranski on property and probate issues, various financial issues and family matters. He is without a doubt a very knowledgeable attorney with impeccable integrity. Professional , but human & down to earth. He is concise and makes sure he knows and understands what yo...
Donald J. Baranski's Lawyer Endorsements
"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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Experience
Honors
1998
Effective Teaching Award, Western Michigan Cooley Law School
1997
Effective Teaching Award, Western Michigan Cooley Law School
Work Experience
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
Sample of Legal Cases
People of the State of Michigan v Dakota Shorter
Reversed and remanded, new trial for the defendant
Education
2018
Harvard University Law School
Cert of Bioethics: Reprod Tech and Genetics
2018
University of Pennsylvania Law School
Certificate of Achievement Intellectual Property Law and Policy
1987
Michigan State University College of Law
Juris Doctor,
1985
Michigan State University
MA - Masters
1982
Michigan State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1978
Fraser High School
High School Diploma
Speaking Engagements
2019
Michigan State University College of Law
Professional Ethics
2018
Michigan State University College of Law
Professional Ethics
2017
Michigan State University College of Law
Professional Ethics
2015
Eaton Rapids Community Education
Small Claims Court
2015
Eaton Rapids Community Education
Adoption Law
2015
Eaton Rapids Community Education
Divorce/Custody
2015
Eaton Rapids Community Education
Last Will/Probate
2015
Eaton Rapids Community Education
Bankruptcy Law
2014
Sensations Memory Care
Guardian/Conservator
2014
Michigan State University College of Law
Professional Ethics
2014
Magistrates of District Courts of Michigan
Small Claims Court
2014
Eaton Rapids Community Education
Small Claims Court
2013
Michigan State University College of Law
Professional Ethics
2013
Island City Assisted Living
Wills/Guardianships
2012
Michigan State University College of Law
Professional Ethics
2011
Michigan State University College of Law
Professional Ethics
2010
Michigan State University College of Law
Professional Ethics
2009
Michigan State University College of Law
Professional Ethics
2004
Emergency Medical Tech Law
Emergency Medical Technicians
1999
Planned Parenthood
Adoption Law for newborns
1997
Ingham Medical Center
Adoption Law for newborns
1996
Hayes Green Beach Hospital
Adoption Law for newborns
1995
Western Michigan Cooley Law School
Law Office Management
1995
Ingham County Bar Association
Setting and Collecting Your Fee
Publications
2013
Book
Small Claims Court in Michigan
2004
Book
Emergency Medical Technicians
1999
Booklet
Adopting a Newborn In Michigan
1998
Book
Adoption Law and Procedure
1994
Book
Setting Attorney Fees
1993
Book
Law Office Management
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
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06 Aug 2020
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My Fiance has been divorced for over 10 years his son is 40 years old he raised and supported him all his life his
13 Jul 2020
Q&A
My ex wife is now gay and getting married in Michigan. Can she give her soon to be wife my family name?
13 Jul 2020