Gail M. Towne
About Gail
Biography
Ms. Towne focuses her practice on family law, primarily committed to helping individuals and families traverse through the family courts or facilitate private settlements related to family law issues. She is an experienced and proficient Western Michigan litigator and mediator, as well as being trained in collaborative law and other alternative dispute resolution models. Gail's practice includes domestic relations law, divorce, paternity, child custody, child support, adoption, guardianship and other family law and probate is a long time resident of Kalamazoo County, returning to her home town after attending law school and practicing law on the east side of the State for 8 years. She is now a partner at one of the most historic law firms originating in downtown Kalamazoo. At Lennon, Miller & Bartosiewicz, PLC. Gail is also obtaining her certification in the practice of Elder Law. Among other things, Gail has been an elected Council Member of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan where she serves as co-chair of the Amicus committee and a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee. Gail has been appointed to several Supreme Court Administrative Office committees and Task Forces. Committed to the belief that family law cases should be decided by and between the families, Gail is also a member of the Collaborative Law Institute of Michigan and the International Academy of Collaborative Practitioners as well as a founding member of the Collaborative Practitioners of Greater Kalamazoo. Gail writes and speaks frequently on family law and issues, for Statewide and National publications, including legal resource books for both ICLE and Lexis/Nexis. As a mother of two active children and three dogs, Gail and her husband are also active in the community of Kalamazoo, Otsego and surrounding areas.
Practice Areas
4
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Michigan for 23 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2002
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Location
269-381-8844
151 S. Rose St.,, Ste. 900, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007
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Gail M. Towne's Reviews
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21 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | March 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Professional, Caring and Meticulous
Gail Towne is great at what she does. She is consistently professional, assertive and extremely helpful. Gail always took the time to explain every step of the process thoroughly and was extremely patient. I will continue to recommend Gail to others who need a great lawyer on their side.
Posted by Pam | March 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great person, very helpful!
I have had very little interaction with any lawyer before my divorce. Gail was personable and pleasant, knowledgeable and careful with how much I was needing to spend. She explained everything well and made a difficult time in my life, less painful. I highly recommend Gail.
Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family
Attorney with integrity
Hands down the best family law attorney! I am so glad to have put my trust in her in a very difficult time in my life. She is focused, methodical, professional, warm and very bright. She called everything right. I am so glad I took her advice and had her in my corner during my divorce, even when ther...
Posted by Howie | November 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Highly Recommended
I am very happy I had Gail Towne represent me. She is thorough, candid, strong in the law, and easy to talk to. Quick of mind. A true advocate. I am even happier I was not opposite her in court.
Posted by Sheila | January 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Hard working, cares, digs deep.
I hired Gail in May of 2015 for a change of domicile for my 10 year old daughter. My family had to move for employment reasons and my ex refused to let her go with me even though he did not utilize his parenting time when he was supposed to have her. He has a record and bad history so I was not about...
Gail M. Towne's Lawyer Endorsements
"I worked at Gail's firm for about a year and she is very intelligent, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. I would definitely trust her for any family law or estate planning work I would need."
"Extremely knowledgeable and talented. I endorse Ms. Towne for your family law needs."
"I endorse this lawyer for their knowledge and dedication."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Towne is a very competent and compassionate attorney. She is easily differentiated from other attorneys due to her ability and desire to bring comfort and rationale to an otherwise intensely heated area of law. She does not take the stance of 'kicking up the dust', but instead focuses on bringing peace and finality to the stresses of the family law issues that many face. Ms. Towne's willingness to bring resolution does not take away from her ability to fully advocate for her clients. She encourages her clients and other counsel to avoid the long term affects of making brash and emotional decisions. She is very holistic and collaborative in her approach to family law. I highly recommend Ms. Towne!"
"I have worked with Gail’s clients on several occasions. They were always extremely pleased with her representation. If you are in need of a divorce lawyer in Kalamazoo, I would recommend that you contact her."
"I highly recommend Ms. Towne. She is extremely knowledgeable, very experienced, and is devoted to her client's needs."
Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 26
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"Gail is a staunch advocate for her clients and a professional of integrity. Always prepared, she is dedicated to helping her clients resolve their case. She is experienced and passionate about alternative forms of dispute resolution such as mediation and collaborative law. However, she is also an accomplished litigator with courtroom skiils that serve her clients well."
"I endorse this lawyer. Gail Towne and I have worked with each other on opposite sides of cases. Gail is a reasonable and respectful attorney. However, don't let the friendly demeanor fool you! Gail Towne is a zealous advocate for her clients, and she can be VERY aggressive when it is needed. My experience with Gail has taught me that she is extremely informed in all areas of family law, and that she is continually keeping herself up to date on any changes in the law. With this vast knowledge of family law and her experience in the field of family law, Gail is able to think out of the box, bringing a unique and refreshing approach to problem solving in family law cases. I highly recommend Gail to anyone in need of a family law attorney. In fact, since Gail relocated to the Kalamazoo area several years ago, I have referred anyone looking for a family law attorney in the Kalamazoo area to Gail Towne, and to no one else."
"I endorse this lawyer. I attended law school with Gail and I know her to be an absolutely wonderful person and know that she is completely caring and concerned about everyone that she meets. Whenever I have a question about the area of family law, I can call upon her for input relating to estate planning and I can count on her to give me a thoughtful, well researched, and experienced opinion. I thoroughly endorse her in whatever area of practice she enters because I know she will take her passion and caring into that area. If I would ever need an attorney in the areas in which she practices, I would call upon her."
"I endorse this lawyer because she has a thorough understanding of family law and relates well with people who seek her guidance and advice."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Gail is a highly competent attorney particularly in family law matters. I have worked with since she was a law student and I endorse her work."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. As a mediator, I have had the pleasure of working with Attorney Towne on numerous family law matters. I have recommended her as an attorney to represent parties in divorce mediations I handle. She is exceptionally professional and knowledgeable. The clients I have referred to her have given me extemely positive feedback about their experience working with her. Her commitiment to alternative dispute resolution mechanisms is refreshing and as a result of these experiences, she has become one of the premier " go to" attorneys in my mediations. I highly recommend her services."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. She is exceptionally competent, kind and sensative to her clients."
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Experience
Honors
2022
2022 Class of the Most Influential Women in the Law, Michigan Lawyer's Weekly
2021
2021 Class of Women in the Law, Michigan Lawyer's Weekly
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Michigan Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star in Family Law, Michigan Super Lawyers®
2009
Award of Appreciation, Michigan State Bar, Family Law Section
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Member, Lennon, Miller, O'Connor & Bartosiewicz, PLC
2000 - 2007
Associate, Abrams Yu and Associates, P.C.
Associations
2015 - Present
Supreme Court Administrator's OfficeDomestic Relations Law Forms Committee
2014 - Present
Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee of the Family Law Section of the Michigan State BarCo-Chair
2014 - Present
Amicus Committee of the Family Law Section of the Michigan State BarCo-Chair
2013 - Present
Collaborative Practice Institute of MichiganBoard Member
2010 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Family Law SectionCouncil Member
2009 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section, Amicus Curiae CommitteeMember
2008 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
2007 - Present
Collaborative Practitioners of MichiganMember
2002 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Probate and Estate Planning SectionMember
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Supreme Court agreed with the Family Law Section's position
The COA's holding to deny the plaintiff's request to set aside the affidavit of parentage was affirmed
Education
2002
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2009
Legal Custody
Publications
2016
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Languages
English
Activity
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