Albert W. Laaksonen II

Albert W. Laaksonen II

3.4
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 35 years

Probate Lawyer at Paw Paw, MI
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Family

226-1/2 E. Michigan Ave., Paw Paw, MI

About Albert

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Probate 34%

Will and Trust Administration

36 years

34%
Family 33%

36 years

33%

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 35 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1990

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

LAAKSONEN LAW OFFICES, P.C.

226-1/2 E. Michigan Ave., Paw Paw, MI, 49079

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Albert W. Laaksonen II's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.4 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Public defense (meaningless)

Was appointed by the court to my case. At first meeting didn't want to talk to me. Just asked my name and told me it would be best to plead guilty. Never tried to get my side. Had already had his comfortable dinner with the prosecutor and they made their deal. Only spoke with him 3 times the whole ...time I was going through the process. Even though I tried to call his office many times. Was always told he was busy. Then after the conclusion of the case I almost went to jail because he never told me about a stipulation the court had with settling the case. Was also told the charge could be expunged after ten years if i had no other charges. That was a lie, trying to get ahold of him has been impossible.

Posted by anonymous | March 2, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fair and just

Albert was a catch when it comes to representation. I came with a legal matter that no other attorney would touch. Do to a smoke screen of accusations made buy a terrible woman. I was dazed and confused, angry and hurt by her faults accusations that this deceitful woman masterminded to steal my busin...ess. Albert had a reassuring Authority and was more than capable to see the underlying truth of the corruption and the double handed dealings of this angry, deceitful woman. Albert and his staff reassured me on multiple occasions that they would do everything to bring her evil vindictive faults accusations too light. Giving me the justification that I so truly needed. The biggest thing that a person who is being sued and, is innocent goes through is that they feel like nobody will believe them. That everybody even old friends and family see them as guilty. With Albert and his staff on day one they had a reassuring demeanor that I was telling the truth. Which gave me some peace and tranquility in a time of great turmoil. His legal knowledge on Michigan law and law governing our great nation. It truly cannot be rivaled by any local competitor. When his rival is playing checkers and Albert is playing chess within the realm of law it is a great advantage for his clients. He had some magical capability probably ordained by the heavens itself to know at least three moves ahead of his competitor. Even when this deceitful woman flat out attacked me and my family at every possible intersection of life. Albert stood between us And did what he could to lessen the impact of her insanity. He was a beacon of light in a time when I had jackals at my doorstep. Albert stood strong against great winds of hot air that bellowed from the depths of this evil woman. She went and single-handedly started to viciously attack Albert and his reputation. In hopes that he would buckle under her pressure and drop me as a client. But his honor and with the grace of God he did not turn his back on me. Now I am not a rich man or even Well off man. The only thing that I had was my business and this evil woman stole it from me like a thief in the night. I was having a hard time finding new employment since my career was in a limited field of knowledge. They worked with me on the financial end of my bill. I made every attempt to pay him for his assistance and came up short a few times. Not once did Albert stop fighting for me claiming that the bill is due. He would just have a straightforward discussion on monies owed. We would together come up with a financial payment plan that would work for us. I could go on all day with the benefits of having Albert as an attorney. But to summarize my review which does not do Albert and his firm justification When it comes to his support. I have to say if you have legal issues and you want a true and honest, God fearing attorney with honor then you should contact Albert immediately. To hunt on hoping to find somebody with his experience and knowledge within the legal parameters of Michigan law then you are being naïve and foolish.

Posted by Matthew | March 2, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fair and Smart

Albert was a catch when it comes to representation. I came with a legal matter that no other attorney would touch. Do to a smoke screen of accusations made buy a terrible woman. I was dazed and confused, angry and hurt by her faults accusations that this deceitful woman masterminded to steal my busin...ess. Albert had a reassuring Authority and was more than capable to see the underlying truth of the corruption and the double handed dealings of this angry, deceitful woman. Albert and his staff reassured me on multiple occasions that they would do everything to bring her evil vindictive faults accusations too light. Giving me the justification that I so truly needed. The biggest thing that a person who is being sued and, is innocent goes through is that they feel like nobody will believe them. That everybody even old friends and family see them as guilty. With Albert and his staff on day one they had a reassuring demeanor that I was telling the truth. Which gave me some peace and tranquility in a time of great turmoil. His legal knowledge on Michigan law and law governing our great nation. It truly cannot be rivaled by any local competitor. When his rival is playing checkers and Albert is playing chess within the realm of law it is a great advantage for his clients. He had some magical capability probably ordained by the heavens itself to know at least three moves ahead of his competitor. Even when this deceitful woman flat out attacked me and my family at every possible intersection of life. Albert stood between us And did what he could to lessen the impact of her insanity. He was a beacon of light in a time when I had jackals at my doorstep. Albert stood strong against great winds of hot air that bellowed from the depths of this evil woman. She went and single-handedly started to viciously attack Albert and his reputation. In hopes that he would buckle under her pressure and drop me as a client. But his honor and with the grace of God he did not turn his back on me. Now I am not a rich man or even Well off man. The only thing that I had was my business and this evil woman stole it from me like a thief in the night. I was having a hard time finding new employment since my career was in a limited field of knowledge. They worked with me on the financial end of my bill. I made every attempt to pay him for his assistance and came up short a few times. Not once did Albert stop fighting for me claiming that the bill is due. He would just have a straightforward discussion on monies owed. We would together come up with a financial payment plan that would work for us. I could go on all day with the benefits of having Albert as an attorney. But to summarize my review which does not do Albert and his firm justification When it comes to his support. I have to say if you have legal issues and you want a true and honest, God fearing attorney with honor then you should contact Albert immediately. To hunt on hoping to find somebody with his experience and knowledge within the legal parameters of Michigan law then you are being naïve and foolish.

Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Be aware

He did his job but was vocal about how many times we contacted them, even though we were charge. Wrote an insulting letter to me that was uncalled for. The staff lacks customer service skills. They are not a friendly law office.

Posted by Rick | September 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Run don't just walk way...

Will take your money and extort you for more then show up at the last minute to coerce you under duress into the worst possible outcome on your case. Don't walk... run away from this attorney for any legal matters! Thankfully I have given these transgressions to the Lord and he'll have to answe...r to God for it...

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Distinguished 2017, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Partner, Laaksonen Law Offices PC

1991 - 1993

Attorney, Page & Laaksonen

1990 - 1991

Law Clerk to Hon Donald Goodwillie, 9th Judicial Circuit Court

Associations

1991 - Present

Van Buren County Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

1990 - Present

Kalamazoo County Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

United Sates District Court - Western District of Michigan

Admitted to Practice

Probate Section of State Bar

Member

Criminal Law Section of State Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Smolarz v Colon Township

Won in both Circuit Court and on Appeal

Adams v Linderman 244 Mich App 178

Won on Appeal

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Education

2000

Law School of Indiana University in Bloomington

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

University of Michigan

BGS

Speaking Engagements

2006

Divorce Care

Divorce and The Grief Process

N/A

VBCBA

Domestic Violence and Gun Rights

Languages

English

Activity

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