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With 14 years of experience in Holland and West Michigan, Brett Schlender represents clients in divorce, custody, mediation, and related real-estate matters. He begins by clarifying goals and options—whether the path is collaborative, mediated, or contested—and then executes a plan aimed at efficient resolution and long-term stability. Educated at Hope College and Ohio Northern University College of Law (J.D.), Brett practiced at a large Grand Rapids firm before establishing a streamlined, boutique practice designed for responsiveness, clarity, and access. He favors principled persuasion over theatrics, while pressing decisively when the case demands it. Brett manages matters involving complex assets and multimillion-dollar estates, and has handled appellate work, including Smith v. Schafer (2023) and In re JPV Minor (2022). He is a Certified Domestic Mediator (2017) and a graduate of the Hillman Trial Advocacy Program (2019). Deeply engaged in the community, he served on the Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity board—President from 2018 to 2020—on the AT53, Inc. board, and is an associate member of the Christian Businessmen’s Connection. A West Michigan native, Brett now lives in Zeeland with his family.
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State: Michigan
Acquired: 2011
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State: Indiana
Acquired: 2012
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29 W. 8th Street, Suite 210, Holland, MI, 49423
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
"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."
"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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2017 - Present
Attorney, Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC
2015 - Present
Lakeshore Habitat for HumanityPresident of Board of Directors
2011 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
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JD - Juris Doctor
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B.A.
2019
Discovery Guidelines; Case Management Tips
2016
Due Diligence for Residential Buyers' Agents
2019
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