$ 250-250 per hour
Jeanne M. Hannah
About Jeanne
Biography
Practicing in the area of family law, Jeanne M. Hannah has maintained her own solo practice since 1987, concentrating in the areas of parental kidnapping, divorce, child custody, support, cohabitation, and parentage issues, primarily in northern Michigan, although the Internet brings clients from around the country and abroad. As a consultant on Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act matters, she has assisted lawyers in many states with recovery of children in international and interstate parental abduction cases. She also assists clients and consults with lawyers around the country with interstate jurisdictional issues. Ms. Hannah maintains a family law blog "Updates in Family Law" at . Her blog has won many awards and has, on average, over 400 views per day. She has authored chapters in several ICLE books, "Michigan Basic Practice Handbook" (6th ed), "Advising the Older Client or Client with a Disability" (4th ed), and "Michigan Family Law" (7th ed). A member of the Family Law and Elder Law and Disability Rights Sections of the State Bar of Michigan and the Family Law Section of the American Bar Association, Ms. Hannah speaks often at Family Law Section conferences and contributes regularly to the section's Internet discussion group.
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Licensed in Michigan for 40 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1985
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Jeanne M. Hannah, Family Lawyer
5922 Deer Trail Dr, Traverse City, MI, 49684
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Posted by Bill | May 13, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Bad Experience
I didn't have a good experience with this law firm. I had given Mrs. Hannah a retainer to have some legal work done but it turned out that I didn't need the work done last minute (hey things happen). It took almost two months to get my money back and she didn't actually bill me for any work at all. I...
Posted by Peter W | March 18, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Summary for Jeanne M Hannah
I found Ms Hannah's preparations for court to be thorough and with great attention to detail. I felt very prepared when we went to court. Communications were very good and she kept me well informed of the court dates and gave sound advice and strategy.
Jeanne M. Hannah's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly endorse Jeanne Hannah in her family law specialty. Jeanne has assisted me, pro bono, with a family law matter of great sensitivity. She has been willing to spend a good deal of her time and efforts in sharing her expertise in family law to assist me with my ongoing case. Her advice and experience has been invaluable, and I wholeheartedly endorse her to assist in child-family legal matters."
"I endorse this lawyer as an extremely competent, experienced, and compassionate attorney. Her knowledge and skill in child custody and child abductions cases are exceptional; great attorney with whom to work or hire."
"I endorse Jeannie Hannah. I know Jeannie through the American Bar Association Family Law Section. She is a wealth of knowledge -- for lawyers and non-lawyers alike. Her insight is keen; her range of knowledge broad; and her help priceless."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jeanne Hannah is an experienced and talented family law attorney who is a terrific advocate and a wonderfully helpful colleague. Through her myriad helpful posts to family law listservers, Jeanne has repeatedly shown herself to be a compassionate and creative practitioner who is always willing to help. What is more, Jeanne's blog is a treasure trove of up-to-date news and information important to family law cases in Michigan. http://jeannehannah.typepad.com/"
Paula Aylward
Family lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
1985 - 1987
Associate, Robb, Dettmer, Messing & Thompson, P.C.
Associations
2005 - Present
American Bar Association, Family Law Section
2000 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section
Education
1985
Detroit College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor Magna Cum Laude
1963
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
B.A.
Publications
2011
Michigan Basic Practice Handbook (6th ed), Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Chapter 2: Divorce Cases
2011
Advising the Older Client or Client with a Disability, (4th ed), Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Chapter 15: Family Law Issues in an Elder Law Practice
2011
Michigan Family Law, (7th ed), Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Chapter 22: Guardians, Emancipation, Abortion, and Name Change
2010
ABA Family Advocate
The Law & Living Together
2010
ABA Law Trends & News
The Law & Living Together
2006
Old Mission Press, Traverse City, Michigan
Taking Charge: Good Medical Care for the Elderly and How to Get It