Natalie Alane

Natalie Alane

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Lansing, MI
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Appeals

403 Seymour Avenue, Lansing, MI

About Natalie

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 60%

Natalie devotes the majority of her trial practice to family law, handling matters such as divorce, custody, paternity, child support, alimony, and domicile issues. Her dedication and passion are unmatched.

19 years

60%
Child Custody 30%

Natalie devotes the majority of her trial practice to family law, handling matters such as divorce, custody, paternity, child support, alimony, and domicile issues. Her dedication and passion are unmatched.

19 years

30%
Appeals 10%

Natalie handles family law appeals to the Michigan Court of Appeals and Michigan Supreme Court. Her background as a staff attorney for both courts gives her the edge clients seek!

19 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 22 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2003

Active in Good Standing

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Location

Alane Family Law, P.C.

403 Seymour Avenue, Lansing, MI, 48933

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Natalie Alane's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Thorough, Professional and Thoughtful

I was involved in a high-conflict divorce include child custody issues. Natalie and her team were extremely thorough and attentive throughout the process. Our case ended up going to trial. They left no stone unturned. This was critical in the success of our case. In court, Natalie was strong, asserti...ve, and aggressive without being overbearing or obnoxious. This was very impressive to me. I would recommend Natalie and team without reservation. I am thankful that I had her representation and support during quite possibly the most difficult time of my life. I will continue to utilize Natalie's representation in the future with any conflicts that arise with our custody case.

Posted by anonymous | September 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Professional, Honest, Compassionate, and Diligent

Natalie was an absolute pleasure to work with. I had been going through issues with my child's mother for years. Issues such as horrible school attendance, domestic abuse, her drinking issues, etc. I tried speaking to my son's mother directly but the issues got so bad that I was forced to look into g...etting the courts involved. As I was searching for lawyers, a very respectable person in the Lansing area recommended Natalie. From the moment I called her office I was instantly overwhelmed by the level of professionalism her staff exudes. When I came in for a consultation, the office and staff members were very warm, welcoming and friendly. Natalie listened to all of my issues and was ready to go to work for me that minute. I felt the confidence in her voice and I felt very comfortable with her during our one hour conversation. However, being a college student I was turned away by the amount of money I would have to pay for her counsel. After I left her office, I tried a few other lawyers in the area. NONE of them had the same level of professionalism, nor seemed to care much about the issues my son and I were going through. According to them, it wasn't enough to be granted full custody as there were "worse situations" that my son could be in and they were very discouraging. In my heart, I knew that my son deserved better than what he was getting and I needed to be represented by someone who thought the same. So I asked my family to help me out financially and I ran back to Natalie. ONE OF THE BEST DECISIONS I'VE EVER MADE IN MY LIFE!!! Natalie and her staff immediately jumped into action for me. It felt as if she was fighting for her own son and not mine. EVERY single document (e.g. motions, objections, etc.) that she and her team drafted and submitted was flawless, impeccable and powerful in their wording. Their work clearly demonstrates that they know the law extremely well. My wife and I couldn’t have wished for a better firm to represent us. Natalie was able to present evidence in such a way that left me in awe every time we left a hearing. It was actually scary at times....but definitely in a good way. Most importantly, the underlying theme with Natalie is that she fights for YOU and will go to great lengths to do so! Because of Natalie and her staff, I was awarded full physical custody of my son and also was granted a change in domicile to leave the State of Michigan to take a job in Maryland. I highly recommend Natalie to anyone who is seeking a great attorney, someone who knows the law front and back, who is honest, compassionate and VERY good at what she does. To those of you who might be worried about the money, just remember the old saying: "You get what you pay for!" Natalie may be more expensive than some other lawyers in the area, but she is WELL worth it! I'm glad I asked for Natalie and her office to represent me and if I could go back and do it all over again, I would choose her 100 times out of 99. Excellent, excellent, excellent! Signed, One Happy Father

Posted by anonymous | June 09, 2013

A Glowing Review

Natalie was the most competent professional I've ever worked with. She did an amazing job handling my case and was also a wonderful and supportive person throughout the whole process. She remembered all of the details of my case without prompting or reminders, I believe that she really cared about ...me and my child. Natalie was able to accomplish what other lawyers I saw said would be impossible. I couldn't give someone a higher recommendation than I would like to give to Natalie.

Posted by John | August 07, 2012 | Family

Excellent attorney

Natalie was referred to me by a very respected and very well accomplished family law lawyer out of Ann Arbor and it didn't take long to see why. I needed great, knowledgeable representation for an extremely important custody case involving my infant daughter. Natalie completely exceeded all of my exp...ectations. She kept me informed constantly throughout the entire process while working very hard to make sure that I was more than prepared while putting many of my fears to rest. The amount of communication and best of all genuine concern that I received from Natalie was second to none. Because of all of this I was granted not just some but all of my requests in regards to my case and I was able to go pick up my daughter for the first time! I was so satisfied with Natalie that I recommended her to a friend who also received outstanding results from her in a custody matter involving her daughter. I also reached out to Natalie a second time for help and advice with a matter involving my son and again was highly satisfied. So I will not hesitate to reach out to her again if need be nor will I hesitate to recommend her to anyone in need of outstanding legal representation.

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Natalie Alane's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dustyn Coontz

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When I have a client experiencing a divorce or custody issue, my first thought is to send them to Natalie. She is a stellar advocate whose peerless reputation in mid-Michigan is well earned."

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Kevin McLaughlin

Family lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Natalie is a an excellent attorney who is deeply committed to her clients. She is highly respected in the community and has the knowledge and experience to navigate through the complex problems that often arise in family law matters."

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Scott Limmer

Family lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Natalie is a trustworthy, caring, hard-working attorney in the area of family law and divorce who I would highly recommend. Not only is she an excellent advocate but she truly understands the emotions her clients are experiencing. Natalie always gives her full, undivided attention to every case she works on. You can be sure that your case is in good hands if she's working on it."

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Ryan McKeen

Family lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Natalie is a nationally known family lawyer. Lawyers across the country listen to her advice on how best to provide family legal services to clients. I endorse her for her commitment to her craft."

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Anne Schulte

Family lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is so hardworking and conscientious but most of all willing to share her expertise even outside the seminar confines."

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H. White

Unknown lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Dewitt

Family lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I recently had the opportunity to work with Ms. Alane on complex inter-state family law matter. I found her to be very helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. We shared a common client who really valued Ms. Alane's help from Michigan."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Pro Bono Circle of Excellence, State Bar of Michigan

2015

Pro Bono Circle of Excellence, State Bar of Michigan

2014

Pro Bono Circle of Excellence, State Bar of Michigan

2013

Pro Bono Circle of Excellence, State Bar of Michigan

2012

Pro Bono Circle of Excellence, State Bar of Michigan

2012

2012 Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Top Women Lawyers, Lawyers Weekly

2011

Pro Bono Circle of Excellence, State Bar of Michigan

2010

Pro Bono Circle of Excellence, State Bar of Michigan

2002

Distinguished Student, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

2002

Outstanding Woman Law Student, Women Lawyers Association of Michigan

Work Experience

2007 - 2017

Co-Owner & Partner, Alane & Chartier, PLC

2004 - 2007

Senior Staff Attorney, Michigan Supreme Court

2003 - 2004

Staff Attorney, Michigan Court of Appeals

2002 - 2003

Prehearing Staff Attorney, Michigan Court Of Appeals

2002 - 2014

Adjunct Professor, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Associations

2010 - Present

Institute of Continuing Legal Education

Board Member -- Family Law Advisory

2007 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2007 - Present

Ingham County Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

2013 - 2013

Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan

Immediate Past President

2013 - 2014

Resolution Services Center

Board Member

2012 - 2012

Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan

President

2011 - 2011

Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan

President-Elect

2010 - 2010

Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan

Treasurer

2009 - 2009

Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan

Secretary

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Freeman v Baum

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Herrmann v Herrmann (2)

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Atkinson v Atkinson

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Herrmann v Herrmann

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Haskell v Fifth Third Bank

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Urban v Briggs

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Golowic v Golowic

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McKimmy v Melling

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Bergholtz v Jahnke

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Moore v Myers

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Education

2002

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

Central Michigan University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

University of Kentucky

MA - Masters

Speaking Engagements

2021

ICLE's 20th Family Law Institute

Privilege: A Practical Primer on Privileges

2019

Fourth Annual Michigan Marijuana Law Conference

What Every Lawyer Must Know about Child Custody and Marijuana

2018

2018

Handling Property Division and Spousal Support Issues

Valuation of Marital Assets

2016

2015

Referee Association of Michigan Annual Conference -- Mackinac Island

“Up in Smoke”: The Impact of Marijuana Use on Child Custody and Child Welfare Cases

2015

Handling Property Division & Spousal Support Issues

Valuation of Marital Assets

2013

Upper Michigan Legal Institute

Handling Evidentiary Issues in Divorce

2013

NORML Legal Committee -- Key West

“Up in Smoke”: The Impact of Marijuana Use on Child Custody and Child Welfare Cases

2013

Handling Property Division & Spousal Support Issues

Valuation of Assets in Divorce

2013

Family Law Section Annual Winter Seminar -- Virgin Gorda, BVI

“Up in Smoke”: The Legal Landscape After the Enactment of the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act

2013

Custody, Support, and Parenting Time Update

Recent Legal Developments

2012

Michigan Judge's Association Conference

Medical Marijuana and Family Law

2012

Eleventh Annual Family Law Institute

Navigating Privilege Issues in Discovery and Trial

2011

Tenth Annual Family Law Institute

Up in Smoke: The Intersection of Medical Marijuana and Custody

2011

Intersection of Family Law and Bankruptcy

To Jointly File or Not: How to Advise Your Family Law Divorce Client

2010

Ninth Annual Family Law Institute

Advanced Strategies in Child Support Calculation

2010

International Academy of Collaborative Practitioners Annual Forum -- Washington, D.C.

Collaborative Draftsmanship: Finessing the Successful Preparation of Minutes and Agreements

2010

Handling Property Division & Spousal Support Issues

Property Valuation in Divorce

2009

Fundamentals of Divorce Practice & Procedure Series

Custody, Parenting Time, & Support

Publications

2010

ICLE -- Top Tips Video Series Defending a Motion to Change Domicile

2010

ICLE -- Top Tips Video Series Winning a Motion to Change Domicile

2008

Ingham County Bar Association BRIEFS Attorney Advertising

2008

Ingham County Bar Association BRIEFS Family Collaborative Practice – Resolving Domestic Disputes Respectfully and Without Court

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