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Licensed in Michigan for 40 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1985
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Posted by anonymous | October 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family
Professional, compassionate.
I met with Ms. Yared to discuss a very personal, emotionally charged matter involving my teenaged child, and she was wonderful to work with. She changed her schedule to accommodate mine, met with me at my home, and provided excellent and compassionate advice. She was patient, efficient, and offered s...
Posted by Natalie | August 01, 2018 | Family
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I met with Christine for a consultation regarding a family law situation. Even though the circumstances are highly emotionally charged and uncomfortable, Christine kept a level perspective with a compassionate approach and took all the time I needed. Thanks to her, I better know my options and believ...
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Experience
Work Experience
1993 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Grand Valley State University
1987 - Present
Attorney and Owner, Christine A. Yared, PLC
1985 - 1987
Assistant City Attorney, City Of Grand Rapids, City Attorney's Office
Associations
State Bar of Michigan
State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section
State Bar of Michigan, Employment Law Section
2008 - 2009
American Civil Liberties Union of Western MichiganLawyers Committee
1987 - 1988
State Bar of MichiganCharacter and Fitness Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
Phillips v Berndt
We obtained a postive decision from the Kent County Circuit Court. The case was overturned because of precedent with the Michigan Court of Appeals.
Denhoff, LeClear v City of Grand Rapids
I obtained a $2.5 million dollar jury verdict. The case was upheld on appeal
Education
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Stetson University College of Law
J.D.
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Michigan State University
BS - Bachelor of Business
Speaking Engagements
2017
WMU Cooley Law School, Lyceum Lecture Series
Legal Issues for the LGBTQ+ Community: A Panel Presentation
2015
GVSU's “Black Lives Matter” Program
Events in Ferguson Did Not Occur In A Vacuum
2000
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Annual Conference
2000 Update: Sexual Orientation, Law and Policy Issues in Criminal Justice
Publications
2002
Michigan Family Law Journal
Custody Games: You Are The Weakest Link
1999
Michigan Family Law Journal
Blended Families: When One or More of the Parents are Lesbian or Gay
1997
Human Rights Journal (ABA)
Where Are the Civil Rights for Gay and Lesbian Teachers?
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