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Brian E. Gordon
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Biography
Brian Gordon was raised in East Lansing area where he attended and graduated from Okemos High School in 1989. Brian attended and graduated from Michigan State University in 1994 and Michigan State University College of Law in 1999 (formerly known as the Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University).
Brian has worked and resided in Grand Rapids for the past 15 years. Brian is an attorney/owner of Gordon Hess, PLC with a practice primarily focused upon Divorce, Family Law, Criminal Law, Bankruptcy and Mediation.
Brian is an experienced 15 year veteran of handling Paternity, Divorce, Custody, Parenting Time and Child Support matters for Men facing these difficult issues. Brian is also well versed and experienced in representing women in Divorce and all Family Law related matters as well as mediation for individuals who wish to proceed in a more amicable manner.
Brian has represented clients throughout West Michigan Including the follow counties: Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon, Kalamazoo, Ionia, Allegan, Montcalm, Barry, Berrien, Van Buren, Newaygo, Mecosta, Oceana, St. Joseph, Cass and Calhoun. Brian is a highly skilled, experienced and passionate legal advocate for hire.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Michigan for 26 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1999
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Location
Gordon & Hess, PLC
146 Monroe Center NW., Suite 1225, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
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Posted by Brenden | September 03, 2019
Brian Gordan
Very good advice upfront with realistic goals and reasonable cost, always willing to give advice always responsive, I have interviewed several lawyers in the area and he is by far he best. I feel confident with my future in his hands.
Posted by Roger sturgeon | November 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Brain Gordon is top # 1 attorney in Grand Rapids Michigan 10 Stars
Brian Gordon did his absolute very best that any attorney could ever do very helpful knowledgeable about the law caring about my feelings my family and outcome of the case very reasonable on the price and the payments totally went out of his way on his own time to talk with me and help me through my ...
Posted by Joe Moss | January 16, 2015 | Child Custody
OUSTANDING, CAREING PROFESSIONALS!!
Mr Gordon (Hess) are outstanding Atts representing mainly men (and Woman). I have had a heck of a fight with my daughters mom. Mr Gordon and Mr Hess (and their staff) went to work for me getting results I never expected.. This legal firm TRULY CARES about YOU!! AND YOUR CHILDREN. You are treated wi...
Posted by Richard | January 12, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great Results
Brian Gordon is a great lawyer and handled my case very very well. Brian is a fighter and always made me feel like he had my back. He was always willing to go the extra mile. I am very happy with the end result and recommend using him if you need to hire an attorney. Thx Brian :)
Brian E. Gordon's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Brian is very experienced in all types of family law matters, including divorce, child support, child custody, visitation, alimony, and property settlements. He does excellent work and gets great results. I have referred several clients to Brian for family law matters and several for bankruptcy matters and he is skilled in the area of bankruptcy law, as well."
"My top choice for a divorce attorney on the West side of Michigan."
"I endorse this lawyer. Brian is a great attorney who always has his client's best interest at heart. He will go to bat for his clients and always makes sure they are treated fairly by the justice system."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Brian is a passionate advocate and a determined attorney who will fight for his clients till the very end."
"Brian is a legal genius, and will take great care and consideration in any case he handles."
"I endorse Brian. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
Jason Jansma
Criminal defense lawyer
Daniel Hess
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Attorney/Owner, Gordon & Hess, PLC
2007 - 2014
Attorney/Owner, ADAM - Gordon & Shaw, PLC
2001 - 2007
Associate Attorney, Hess, Hess & Kmetz, PC
1999 - 2001
Attorney/Clerk, Honorable Phillip D. Schaeffer
Associations
2000 - Present
State Bar of Michigan Family Law SectionsMember
2000 - Present
Grand Rapids Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
Education
1999
Detroit College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
Michigan State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
My ex has only visitation rights every other weekend can he claim them on his taxes? He's a bad father and I'm going to file a m
23 Jan 2015
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Can I drop the domestic violence protection order before court?
11 Jan 2015
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First time misdemeanor(Defrauding an Inn Keeper) Should I hire a lawyer and contest or simply plead guilty?
09 Jan 2015