Paula J. Manderfield

Paula J. Manderfield

also known as Judge Paula J. Manderfield (retired)

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 43 years

Mediation Lawyer at Lansing, MI
Practice Areas: Mediation, Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense

124 W Allegan St Ste 1000, Lansing, MI

About Paula

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Mediation 80%

My practice is focused on facilitative mediation of civil and domestic cases.

80%
Criminal Defense 10%

I have handled criminal cases for 30 years both in private practice and as a Judge.

10%
Divorce and Separation 10%

I practiced in this area and also served as a family court judge.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 43 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1982

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap PC

124 W Allegan St Ste 1000, Lansing, MI, 48933-1716

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Paula J. Manderfield's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent, competent

I hired Paula based on her extensive legal background. She handled my divorce case swiftly and with great integrity. She was transparent, communicated well, and was always available for questions. She did not back down and gave great advice. Felt in great hands throughout the entire process. Would gi...ve her more than 5 stars if I could.

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Paula J. Manderfield's Lawyer Endorsements

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Justin Bahrie

Mediation lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"She did a great job resolving a complicated case."

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John Moritz

Mediation lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Attorney,and former Judge, Manderfield for over 30 years. Attorney Manderfield has a very wide range of professional life experiences including the medical field, law and being a District Court and Circuit Court Judge. Her experience serves her well and her clients well in the area of Mediation and Private Practice. I highly recommend Attorney Maderfield."

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Thomas Kates

Mediation lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Other

"I knew Judge Manderfield when she was an Ingham County Circuit Judge. I recently learned she has obtained training in domestic and civil mediation and I had the pleasure of participating in some of the training exercises with her. She has the experience and the personality to be an excellent mediator."

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Cindy Mannon

Arbitration lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. When Paula Manderfield was a Judge for 20 years, I appeared before her regularly. She was always fair and impartial. She worked hard as a Judge in both District and Circuit Court. When she retired, she went back into private practice. She was a great negotiator as a Judge and I believe her years of experience in helping lawyers settle cases will be an asset when she does arbitration work. Paula Manderfield is also an excellent criminal defense attorney, because not only did she preside in many criminal trials, she also was a criminal defense attorney as well before she was a Judge. I have also worked with her personally prior to her being a Judge in a few civil cases, and through her expertise, we were able to resolve our case with both parties being satisfied."

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Cindy Mannon

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John Moritz

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2012

Distinguished Alumni Award, MSU College of Nursing

2008

Judge of the Year, Women Lawyers Association Mid Michigan

Work Experience

2001 - 2013

Circuit Court Judge, Ingham County

1992 - 2000

District Court Judge, 54-A District Court

Associations

2013 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Negligence Law Section

Member

2012 - Present

State Bar of Michigan, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

Member

1997 - Present

Ingham County Bar Association

Member

Education

1982

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD

1979

Michigan State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

1975

Michigan Technological University

Associates Degree

Languages

English

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