Thomas C. Kates

Susan Klooz

Family lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Tom as a mediator on several matters and have been impressed with his breadth of experience in divorce and child custody matters. He is one of the best attorneys in Ottawa County and may be the best family law attorney in the area."

Jennifer DeYoung

Family lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Thomas Kates in both family law cases and in mediation. He is professional and ethical and treats all parties with respect. He is extremely competent and knowledgeable in family law matters and an excellent advocate for his clients. I recommend Mr. Kates as an advocate and also as a mediator."

Daniel Goeman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I fully endorse Tom because I have known and worked with Tom for 14 years and I have always valued his knowledge, judgment and professionalism. I have referred many clients to Tom over the years because I knew that they would be in good hands."

John Moritz

Family lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Attorney Kates for a number of years. Many of the cases that I have worked with Attorney Kates on have been complicated and involved a wide range of legal issues. Attorney Kates has proven himself to be extremely knowledgable of the law and a determined advocate for his clients."

Mark Williams

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Tom Kates for more than two decades. I have always found Tom to be a diligent and determined advocate for al of his clients. Tom cares about his clients and has the skill and experience to provide them with excellent representation."

Amy Szilagyi

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tom is very knowledgeable and cares about his clients. I am very comfortable referring my clients to him for family law and divorce matters. He takes time to listen and has a very calm demeanor that is reassuring to someone going through a stressful situation."

Elizabeth Giddings

Family lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Thomas Kates as he is an excellent attorney. He is trustworthy, thorough, conscientious, and compassionate, just the qualities necessary to assist individuals as their family law cases proceed through the judicial system. His insight and experience provide very valuable traits needed by any family law attorney. He serves his clients very well indeed. It is a privilege to have a colleague such as him in this legal community."

Tracy Thompson

General practice lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am an attorney in Ludington, so I saw Tom practice law for many years when he used to live and practice here in Mason County. Tom is honest and hard-working, and does a great job for his clients. I endorse him wholeheartedly, and would recommend him to friends and family."

Mary Jo Boerman

Family lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Tom for years and know him to be an excellent attorney. He his fair and honest and is respected in the legal community as an excellent divorce attorney."