Jennifer Lamay Whitten

Jennifer Lamay Whitten

4.7
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 14 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Traverse City, MI
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Estate Planning ... +2 more

202 E State St Ste 100, Traverse City, MI

About Jennifer

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 14 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2011

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Ohio for 13 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2012

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Alward Fisher Rice Rowe & Graf PLC

202 E State St Ste 100, Traverse City, MI, 49684-5732

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Jennifer Lamay Whitten's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Advocacy

Posted by Colleen | July 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Great Experience - Highly Recommended

Curcio was an amazing firm and legal team and Jennifer was an amazing asset to have on our side. We knew she was always working hard on our behalf and she really made the experience as positive as it could be under the circumstances. We were always being supported in our interests and would definitel...y use this firm again for any of our future legal needs.

Posted by Bruce | July 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Not effective

Jennifer was my divorce attorney. She is supposed to play a leading role as she is supposed to know whats coming. She went thru the motions, put no effort in and had no concern over the eventual outcome. I got no good advice, no help along the way. It was a disaster. She does not care.

Jennifer Whitten

Replied last July 02, 2021

I'm sorry you had a negative experience. I strive for the utmost client satisfaction in every case. Please contact me directly to discuss your specific concerns.

Posted by JC | August 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Professional, detailed and caring

Jennifer was incredibly helpful, courteous and professional. My divorce was a hot mess over little money but Jennifer helped navigate the challenges to a fair outcome, keeping me in step and up to speed all the way. She was diligent in keeping the overall goal and budget in mind, and I always had ful...l visibility into the amount of effort being spent. Not all attorneys are like her in this regard I can assure you. She certainly kept my best interests at heart. Jennifer was also extremely helpful guiding me through mitigation and driving the process while handling a challenging defending attorney that would not communicate well and played games. She is responsive and timely in all communications as well. I never had to wait very long for any response. Hope this review helps someone else with regard to choosing Jennifer for their legal representation, as I frankly cannot recommend her enough. This woman will have your back, and not charge you an arm or a leg. :-)

Posted by Jon | December 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Jennifer changed my life!!!

I cannot say enough about Jennifer Whitten!! She was indisposable in helping me win the battle for more time with my kids! She kept her composure, knew what she was talking about, and handled the objections effectively! I would HIGHLY recommend her!

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Jennifer Lamay Whitten's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nathan Miller

Family lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicole Graf

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Rowe

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Jennifer is a dedicated and compassionate attorney."

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Melissa Umulis

Family lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Jennifer Whitten in the areas of family law and child abuse and neglect matters. Jennifer is professional, thoughtful, and a strong advocate for her clients."

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Nathan Miller

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Melissa Umulis

Child abuse lawyer

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Nicole Graf

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, Alward Fisher Rice Rowe & Graf PLC

2013 - 2014

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Ingham County Prosecutor's Office

2011 - 2013

Associate Attorney, Braun Kendrick

Associations

2015 - Present

Women's Lawyers Association Grand Traverse County

Member

2011 - Present

Michigan Bar Association

Member

Education

2011

Michigan State University

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

Alma College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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