Catherine L. Wolfe

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Catherine L. Wolfe

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 41 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Honor, MI
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Real Estate, Family ... +4 more

PO Box 25, Honor, MI

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About Catherine

Biography

Clients say Ms. Wolfe is a "magician" and "great attorney!"

Ms. Wolfe has been an animal welfare advocate for over 50 years. She is so devoted to animals that in college she majored in Wildlife Biology. She is an international author and recognized expert on the subject of animal. She has handled many cases involving animals and the people who love them.

For over 40 years Ms. Wolfe has dealt with Clients and their children in all sorts of situations, even some that were life-threatening. Nothing is more important to Ms. Wolfe than the welfare of children and she does whatever it takes to protect their safety and welfare.

Ms. Wolfe has over 40 years of experience in divorce and separation. She understands the emotional pain and sadness that accompany divorce. Combined with her legal skills and experience this allows her to guide her clients through their specific situations with the best results and least distress.

Ms. Wolfe is a passionate advocate for her divorce clients, Ms. Wolfe has over 40 years of experience in Family Law which has given her invaluable experience and insights that give her clients a profound edge in their divorces.

Ms. Wolfe has over 25 years of experience in probate, including administration of probate estates, guardianships, and conservatorships. Probate matters are often fraught with emotions and conflicts. Ms. Wolfe is especially apt at quelling them to achieve the best results for her clients.

Ms. Wolfe has a passion for real estate. She has over 40 years of professional experience and over 30 years of personal experience. Combined, her professional and personal experience allow her counsel her clients knowingly and safely through the pitfalls of real estate transactions.

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Estate Planning 35%

45 years

35%
Real Estate 20%

45 years

20%
Family 15%

Custody and Family Law: • Child Custody • Child Support • Parenting Time • Divorce Proceedings • Spousal Support • Prenuptial Agreements • Postnuptial Agreements • Paternity • Grandparent Visitation

45 years

15%
Child Custody 14%

14%
Divorce and Separation 7%

7%
Probate 5%

45 years

5%
Animal Law 4%

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Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 41 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1984

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Catherine L Wolfe, PLC

PO Box 25, Honor, MI, 49640

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Catherine L. Wolfe's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Posted by Linda | August 01, 2024 | Animal Law

Catherine Wolfe is an A+ Lawyer.

Catherine Wolfe is an excellent attorney. I would highly recommend her. She is extremely knowledgeable and compassionate when it comes to Animal Law. She was very quick to responded to my cry for help, with an abundance of information and Kindness. This world needs more lawyers with the heart a...nd soul of Ms. Wolfe.

Posted by Larry | August 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Methodical

What I asked for Catherine delivered. Very professional. Always returned my calls and e-mails. Very personable and easy to talk to.

Posted by Lisa | June 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Timely and Effective

Catherine was professional from the first phone call to the last email, and all correspondence in between. I called her out of the blue when she was referred to us by a friend, also an attorney, but out of state, so recommended the best suited attorney for our issue, in Michigan. Catherine patientl...y listened as I explained our plight, and we had a looming deadline for a complicated filing - within days! She recognized the urgency and seriousness of the litigation we brought before her, went above and beyond to provide advice to us and work with the opposing attorney not only defer the deadline, but also to ensure we ended up with a fair and equitable settlement. She worked diligently on our behalf to create an effective defense that resulted in a more speedy settlement for all parties to avoid going to court. Being from out-of-country, Catherine was generous with her advice on how the US court system worked, especially in the State of Michigan, and the best way for us to defend our position and avoid judgement in the law suit. Catherine is a genuine person, demonstrating empathy and sincere investment of her time and caring in providing her services to limit how a law suit like this one effected our lives. She remembered personal details and inquired about other events from our lives, making a great connection and showing her professionalism and authenticity. As a professional myself, it was truly a pleasure to work with Catherine. She certainly is a genuine, intelligent, knowledgeable, and hard-working legal advisor and attorney! Thank you, Catherine, for everything!

Posted by Larry | August 10, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Wisdom and Professionalism

Very informative, always on top of my case, and informed me of any changes, and or court dates. Very easy to talk with and always made sure I understood what was going on. Her assistant at the time was also up to date on anything I needed. I would highly recommend talking to her for a consultation. ... My life has taken a 360 deg. turn for the better, after our case was finished. I don't know what I would have done with out her wisdom and professionalism.

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Catherine L. Wolfe's Lawyer Endorsements

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Randall Chioini

Real estate lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lawrence Ward

General practice lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Having known Ms. Wolfe as law clerk, judicial attorney and practitioner, I can attest to her excellent knowledge, skills and character. She is well versed not only in general practice, but also criminal, family and civil rights litigation. A fine person and attorney."

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Ronald Bultje

Animal law lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Cathy is knowledgeable and hard-working.. She is a vigorous advocate for her client, but also very fair minded. She is highly ethical at all times."

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Allan Darish

Animal law lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer whole-heartedly. She is a passionate advocate for the humane treatment of animals and is a recognized expert in the field."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Get the Edge in Fighting Animal Cruelty Cases (Animal Law, 1), Amazon Editors Favorite Books of the Year Award

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Founder, Wolfe Pack Press, Inc.

2004 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Catherine L. Wolfe, PLC

2002 - 2004

Partner, Gerberding & Wolfe

1997 - 2005

Associate, McKay & McKay

1985 - 1997

Research Attorney, Oakland County, Michigan

Associations

1985 - Present

Michigan Bar Association

Founding Member & Former Chairperson - Animal Law Section

Sample of Legal Cases

Stopping Canadian Goose "Roundups"

Successful

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Education

1984

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

Juris Doctor

1979

Michigan State University

Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology

Speaking Engagements

2010

Michigan Bar Association

ANIMAL CRUELTY INVESTIGATION COURSES

2009

Colorado Association of Animal Cruelty

Colorado Association of Animal Control Officers (CAACO)

2007

National Animal Control Association (NACA) National Conference - 2007

“Evidence 101 and Case Studies”

2007

Michigan Association of Animal Control Organization (MAACO)

Evidence 101

2007

ACCI CLE Event

Association of Certified Cruelty Investigators (ACCI) Level II Certification

2006

National Animal Control Association (NACA) National Conference - 2006

“Collecting, Selecting, and Presenting Evidence”

2005

National Animal Control Association (NACA) National Conference - 2005

“Working with Prosecutors to Win More Cases”

Publications

2023

State Bar of Michigan Animal Law Section Newsletter Early Winter 2022-23, No. 46 Legal Re-Classification of Animals is Long Overdue

2007

ACCI Teaching Manual for Level II Certification by The Association of Certified Cruelty Investigators

2004

NACA News, Vol. 27, No. 3 Saving Local Shelters

2000

Animal Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan Newsletter, Dispelling the Notion that Hunting is Necessary to Control Wildlife Populations,

2000

Animal Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan Newsletter Companion Animal Trusts,

2000

Animal Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan Newsletter The Realities of “No Kill” Shelters

1992

Wolfe Pack Press, Inc. FINDING A COMPANION AND SAVING A LIFE

1991

Wolfe Pack Press, Inc. How to Charge Animal Cruelty(Link)

1990

Wolfe Pack Press, Inc. Expert Witness – You Are It!(Link)

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Mid-Atlantic Journal on Law and Public Policy Animals Are Not Property and Should be Legally Reclassified©(Link)

N/A

Wolfe Pack Press, Inc. Pets Rule!

Languages

English

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