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Sterling Law Office handles most family law matters on behalf of both women and men, married and unmarried, including divorce, separation, custody, parenting time, paternity, pre-nuptial agreements, and personal protection orders. In addition to family law, the firm also provides legal services in the area of: Estate Planning, Probate, Succession Planning, Real Estate and Small Business Formation.
* 39 years of legal experience; 49 years as a social justice activist
* Assembled, trained, and supervises a “sterling” team of associate attorneys and support staff
* Innovative and efficient manager of Sterling Law Office
* Community leader
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Chat withState: Michigan
Acquired: 1998
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State: Ohio
Acquired: 1981
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13919 S West Bay Shore Dr Ste 209, Traverse City, MI, 49684
100 W. 1st Street, Gaylord, MI, 49735
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Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2015 | Child Custody
child custody
I went to lea ann for help getting my boys into a better situation than they were in. lea ann and her team did a great job in helping me with my situation.
Posted by Anne-Marie | June 12, 2015 | Estate Planning
Estate Planning Master
Lea Ann helped my husband and I do our estate planning after we had put it off for over five years because it just seemed too overwhelming. She was patient, caring, asked thoughtful questions we had not considered, helped us articulate our wishes in proper legal format, and anticipated a complicated...
Posted by Dean | June 11, 2015 | Child Custody
One of the best in the business.
Lea Ann took my custody case and for three years she showed so much tenacity and care for my case. After plenty of bumps along the way, she finally won the case and I was able to bring my son home with me where he has flourished both as a person and a student. I don't know what I would have done if s...
Posted by Hans. | June 04, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Out of state child custody
My son's mother left Georgia to help her brother in Michigan, but after 6 months set up residency and filed for divorce. Ms. Sterling educated me about my legal rights in Michigan ( every state is different ), which required a lot of knowledge and patience on her part. She is highly organized and was...
Posted by anonymous | June 01, 2015 | Real Estate
Business Legal Services
Lea Ann provided legal assistance in re-drafting a comprehensive set of by-laws and covenants/restrictions for my real estate development as well as establishing two Limited Liability Companies with full documentation for me. Her work was performed in a timely fashion and her experience/knowledge b...
"I endorse this lawyer. Lea Ann is easily able to make sense of a large volume of information, cutting directly to the chase to determine the best course of action to help clients to best achieve their legal goals. Lea Ann's knowledge of the law allows her to think creatively to find solutions to unique problems and unexpected curveballs. Lea Ann has excellent communication with her clients, responding to all client contacts as soon as possible, and she communicates with her clients in such a way that they understand the complexities of the law and their options and potential outcomes. Lea Ann also holds herself, her firm, and the rest of the legal community to a high ethical standard."
"Lea Ann is a multi-talented attorney who is passionate about the legal profession and compassionate toward her clients and their needs."
"I endorse this lawyer. Lea Ann is a hard-working, smart, caring attorney. I would feel confident recommending her to anyone."
"Lea Ann Sterling is an outstanding Northern Michigan attorney. She is the consummate professional who always treats everyone, including court personnel, staff, clients, and others, with courtesy, dignity, and respect. She is highly respected for her very successful representation of clients concerning domestic relations, employment, and immigration matters. In addition, she is active with Bar Association and other activities, including being a member of the State Bar's Representative Assembly."
Family lawyer
Family lawyer
2021
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
BV, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
Best Books of 2001, Governor of Michigan
2000
Public Education and Awareness Award, Ohio Historical Society
2000
Honoree, Ohioana Library
1996
Civil Liberties Award, Ohio American Civil Liberties Union
1976
summa cum laude, Ball State University
2001 - Present
Founding Attorney, Sterling Law Office
1999 - 2005
Zoning Administrator, Village of Empire, Michigan
1986 - 1997
Staff Attorney, Legal Aid Society of Columbus, Ohio
1981 - 1986
Associate Attorney, Spater, Gittes & Terzian
2015 - Present
Stonewall Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
American Divorce Association for Men (ADAM)Northern Michigan Affiliate
2001 - Present
Institute for Continuing Legal EducationMember
1998 - Present
State Bar of MichiganRepresentative Assembly
1998 - Present
Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim Bar AssociationSBM Representative Assembly Delegate
2004 - 2008
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2004 - 2009
Michigan Association for JusticeMember
2003 - 2008
American Civil Liberties UnionNorthwestern Michigan Chapter Board Member
1990 - 1991
Women Lawyers of Franklin County (Ohio)Chair, Community Service Committee
1986 - 1998
Columbus Bar AssociationMember
1977 - 1985
The Federation of Ohio River CooperativesWorld Food Hunger Committee, Corporate President, Legal Counsel
1974 - 1974
U.N. World Population Conference, Bucharest, RomaniaPress Corps
The parental rights of the other party were eventually terminated.
Our client was permitted to move with his child from Michigan to Idaho.
Our client the father was awarded primary residential custody of son.
We achieved termination of spousal support award on behalf of our client so that he could peacefully retire.
In favor of our disabled worker plaintiff
A favorable settlement for our female client.
Removal from the USA cancelled. Eleven years later client writes "Thank you for giving me the opportunity to see my kids growing up. I will never forget about you.
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1980
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
BS - Bachelor of Science
2008
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