Brett R. Schlender

PRO

Brett R. Schlender

4.8
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 14 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

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

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

Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 14 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2011

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Indiana for 13 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

Other places you can find Brett online.

Brett R. Schlender's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 24 reviews

Posted by Thomas | June 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

knowledgeable, Accessable, and highly professional

First off, being able to speak to your attorney when you need them is key, and Brett made himself available as much as possible even during off times. His professional knowledge and his caring personality make his services above the rest and top notch. My case was located outside of his normal area b...ut he provided his services and time where my custody case was located and provided me with the best possible outcome I could have hoped for. He fought for my case more than I could have asked for, along with a very competent and professional office staff, I would recommend this Attorney to anyone looking for that specific representation that is above the rest and you can count on him getting you the best outcome possible and someone that you can trust. Thank you

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 Ciara | February 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Got it done!

I contacted Brett while my family was beginning an establishing custody battle. We had a tough situation because there wasn’t really a bad side and a good side. Both parties had wanted similar things and it was a process that we needed so that we could move forward with our lives and could not just m...ake the decisions personally and needed a court involvement. Brett was so professional and detailed. He took a lot of time to listen to my needs and wants and executed beyond professionally. We ended up in a trial and I was so impressed with the way Brett carried himself and the way that Brett pleaded my case to the judge. He is very intelligent, articulate and all of his hard work for my family ended up in a victory (for lack of better words, we got what we wanted!). I am thankful for his hard work and would recommend him to any one in search of legal help! Thank you Brett!

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!

See All Client Reviews

Brett R. Schlender's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Brett
Tyler Christian Haslam headshot
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."

Thomas C. Kates headshot
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."

View All Endorsements

No Endorsement Data Available Yet
This attorney hasn't created any attorney endorsements recently on Avvo.

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

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution