Dennis S. Shimmell Jr.

Dennis S. Shimmell Jr.

5.0
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 32 years

Family Lawyer at Grand Rapids, MI
Practice Areas: Family, General Practice

161 Ottawa Avenue N West, Grand Rapids, MI

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 32 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1993

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Shimmell Law Offices

161 Ottawa Avenue N West, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503

Shimmell Law Offices

3980 Chicago Dr SW Ste 250, Grandville, MI, 49418-1393

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Dennis S. Shimmell Jr.'s Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by Courtney | January 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Highly Recommend

Mr. Shimmell was my attorney when I was fighting to change custody and get more parenting time. He was very professional, honest, and got me everything I wanted and more. He's a great attorney and knows what he is doing. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an attorney to get the job do...ne.

Posted by Elizabeth | January 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Ms

Great service and result couldn’t be more impressed, and this is the second lawyer I had for the same case. Wish I would have started here.

Posted by Jack | January 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Mediation

Divorce case

Mr, Shimmell did a great job of explaining the law to me and how we were going to proceed with my case. He told me how and why we were going to do things. He kept me feeling calm and relaxed during a very stressful time. When in mediation he went after incorrect statements and numbers. I am very ple...ased with his efforts.

Posted by Timothy | November 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly recommended

Mr. Shimmell provided me excellent counsel. He advocated for my interests, and his experience and knowledge led to a much more favorable outcome in my case than I would have expected. Mr. Shimmel is respectful but not afraid to tell you when he believes you're not acting in your best interests. Hopef...ully I'll never need legal counsel again, but if so, I would not hesitate to contact Shimmell Law Offices.

Posted by Roy | March 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Business

Roy (a local resident and small business owner)

Why Dennis Shimmell, Jr.? Dennis Shimmell delivers results and it’s clear to see that he has a passion for serving others and does a great job of navigating his clients through the legal system. Dennis carefully listens to his clients side of the event(s) that took place, or the issues/legal need...s at hand, to ensure that he understands their needs, while also answering any questions and/or addressing any anxieties and fears his clients may have about their situation. Dennis takes the time to thoroughly guide his clients through the step by step process that pertains to their individual cases or legal need. Finally, Dennis has the motivation that’s needed to work tirelessly and selflessly for his clients. The energy, effort, and drive starts at the initial consultation, and the engine runs at full-speed all the way through to the end. How do I know? The best way to tell if a customer is truly satisfied is their continued business. Dennis has been engaged to represent my interests both personally and professionally (by my companies) several times over the last five years. The last date of service being March 9, 2018, where Dennis argued and defended our position and the judge sided with us by delivering the best possible outcome. The judge levied no fines and did not order any of the other negative consequences that were at his disposal. This was a situation where thousands of dollars and other significant repercussions were at stake.

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Experience

Rating:  6.5 (Good)

Associations

Grand Rapids Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

State Bar of Michigan

Member

Education

1993

Ohio State University Moritz College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

University of Wisconsin, Madison

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Languages

English

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