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Lori B. Schmeltzer
About Lori
Biography
Drawing upon life and work experiences, I seek to serve clients by providing practical legal solutions to life's complex problems. I will work with you to understand your needs, goals and legal objectives to determine the best plan of action to help you succeed. I do not take a cookie-cutter approach to any case, but listen carefully to you needs and tailor a legal approach to fit your budget, your family's needs, and your legal goals. I will work hard to tipe the scales of justice in your favor.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 225-225 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Michigan for 12 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in Indiana for 13 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Schmeltzer Law PLLC
537 S. Garfield Avenue, Suite 1A, Traverse City, MI, 49686
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Posted by Margo | March 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Exceptional Experience
Lori Schmeltzer is an excellent attorney and I have called upon her expertise in support of my real estate holdings. Lori is efficient, competent, knowledgeable, and fair. She has represented me well. Lori "makes things happen" and she has a wealth of knowledge to back up her excellent customer servi...
Lori B. Schmeltzer's Lawyer Endorsements
"Lori is aggressive for her clients. She's a great choice for anyone in Northern Michigan that needs a custody lawyer."
"Lori's blog is a great resource for practical information concerning Family Law matters. The time and effort she dedicates toward this endeavor speaks well of her dedication toward her clients."
Miroslava Rincon
Immigration lawyer
Experience
Honors
2010
Book Award, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Attorney At Law, Schmeltzer Law PLLC
2012 - 2015
Associate Attorney, Ciyou & Dixon PC
Associations
2016 - Present
Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim Bar Association
2013 - Present
State Bar of Michigan
2012 - Present
Indiana State Bar
Sample of Legal Cases
Maddux v. Maddux
Reversed.
In re the Adoption of BCH
prevailed
Education
2011
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
Walsh College
Publications
2016
Schmeltzer Law Blog
Schmeltzer Law Blog
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I am a guy friend to a married woman and she is pregnant possibly by me or another guy friend, who pays child support?
17 Apr 2019
Q&A
Do children have the legal right to take their cell phones with them from one parents to the other during parenting time?
21 Jan 2019
Q&A
My husband and his ex wife have a land contract on our home. Only her name is on the mortgage. What rights do I have if he dies?
14 Sep 2018