Brett R. Schlender

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Brett R. Schlender

4.8
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 15 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Holland, MI
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Real Estate, Litigation

29 W. 8th Street, Suite 210, Holland, MI

About Brett

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 45%

45%
Child Custody 25%

25%
Real Estate 20%

20%
Litigation 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2016
Silver Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 15 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2011

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Indiana for 14 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 2012

Suspended

No misconduct found

Location

Schlender Law PLC

29 W. 8th Street, Suite 210, Holland, MI, 49423

schlenderlawplc.com/

Online Presence

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Brett R. Schlender's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 14 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Lisa | June 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

professional and kind

I contacted Brett with a difficult case. I needed a lawyer who could handle a messy custody dispute, special consideration of a handicapped minor, a complex real estate issue, and a domestic and financial situation. Brett treated me with respect and kindness. He fought aggressively for me and advis...ed me when I became overwhelmed. He did a tremendous amount of legwork to ensure that we were prepared if we went to trial. Brett answered all of my questions quickly and professionally. Having Brett in my corner was like having a knowledgeable powerful and dedicated friend backing me up. He quite literally moved a mountain.

Posted by Don | June 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Creative and Tenacious

Brett handled my support case with amazing professionalism and creativity. His approach and thorough research resulted in a better outcome than anticipated. I highly recommend him for any divorce related matters. He has also successfully assisted some of my clients with real estate transaction exp...ertise.

Posted by Dana | January 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Business

Above and Beyond

We have nothing but great things to say about Brett. We live in California and contacted Brett to represent us in a hybrid business/real estate transaction in Michigan that was complex and detailed. He went above and beyond in helping us conduct due diligence, sort all the details and analyze how i...t would impact our situation all while facilitating communication with the sellers. Brett is knowledgeable, honest, candid and socially graceful. It was fantastic to have him in our corner. In addition – Brett has a great sense of humor; laughing as much as we did amidst all the dense legal/business stuff was refreshing and kept the process painless. We highly recommend Brett!

Posted by Matt | May 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Knowledgeable attorney

Brett assisted me in getting all of the appropriate paperwork filled out and filed to have the original custody orders for my children amended since they now live with me fulltime. There is no way that I could have done this as quickly as it needed to be done without his help. Brett was very knowledg...eable, courteous, and efficient through the entire process. He continually kept me updated and made sure that I fully understood the entire process. Brett made a very stressful, yet extremely happy time in my life a lot less stressful.

Posted by Carol | May 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Very Thorough and complete

Brett has assisted me on multiple real estate related transactions and has always been professional and knowledgeable. I have recommended Brett to my clients as well.

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Tyler Haslam

Litigation lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Friend

"Brett is an extremely talented and motivated attorney. He's experienced in the courtroom and can be counted on to advocate well for your interests."

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Thomas Kates

Real estate lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Brett is very knowledgeable in real estate and business matters. He is an honest, ethical person and I fully trust him with matters, so much that I have referred clients to him."

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney, Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC

Associations

2015 - Present

Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity

President of Board of Directors

2011 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

Education

N/A

Ohio Northern University - Claude W. Pettit College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Hope College

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2019

Divorce Cases from Start to Finish for Paralegals

Discovery Guidelines; Case Management Tips

2016

Lakeshore Women's Council of Realtors Business Resource Conference

Due Diligence for Residential Buyers' Agents

Publications

Activity

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