Lauren M. Tomayko

Lauren M. Tomayko

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 38 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Probate, General Practice
This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing

About Lauren

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 60%

Also handle many cases involving child custody, support, visitation, and post-judgment matters

39 years | 3,000 cases

60%
Family 20%

Many cases regarding juvenile matters (abuse/neglect/delinquency) and guardianship

39 years | 2,000 cases

20%
General Practice 10%

Handle cases in various areas of civil litigation

39 years | 500 cases

10%
Probate 10%

Handled cases in all areas of probate including decedent's estates, guardianship (adults and minors), juvenile and mental health

39 years | 1,000 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 38 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1987

Emeritus

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015

Licensed in Connecticut for 36 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1990

Administrative Suspension

Location

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Lauren M. Tomayko's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent and Reliable Legal Representation

A fellow attorney recommended Lauren to me for a family law matter, indicating that she would be a tireless advocate on my behalf. This characterization proved to be true and I am glad I followed her recommendation. Lauren's decades of experience and her vast body of work in the metro Detroit area,... including her extensive familiarity with local procedures and nuances, makes her an ideal selection. I would not hesitate to retain Lauren on future matters, and I highly recommend her service.

Posted by Brian | September 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Extremely satisfied

I have been using Lauren as a divorce lawyer for over ten years, and I am extremely satisfied with her services. She is detail orientated and thinks out of the box when needed to win a case. She is honest and trustworthy and up front with details and information and truly cares about her clients. I h...ighly recommend her!

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Lauren M. Tomayko's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lori Henderson

Family lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked opposite Ms. Tomayko on several cases. In addition, I have had the opportunity to mediate cases for Ms. Tomayko. She is thorough, always prepared and represents her clients very well."

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Marjory Cohen

Family lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with her many times over the years, and have always been impressed with her knowledge, advocacy skills, and common sense!"

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Mark Sherbow

General practice lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Lauren is very competent, honest and thorough. Would not hesitate to have her represent any member of my own family."

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Paula Talarico

Appeals lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Excellent litigator and writer. Highly endorse"

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Barbara Yockey

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015.

Reprimand issued in MI, 2015

updated on 08/27/2015

Reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Lauren’s comment:

“I deeply regret this isolated incident in my career as it is the only one I have ever had.”

Work Experience

2002 - 2016

Sole Practioner, Lauren M. Tomayko

1991 - 2002

Associate/Partner, Garton & Vogt P.C.

1987 - 1991

Associate, Rodnick, Unger & Kaner, P.C.

Associations

2000 - 2001

Women Lawyers of Michigan

Past President

1991 - 2016

United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Member

1990 - 2016

Bar of the State of Connecticut

Member

1987 - 2016

State Bar of Michigan

Member

1987 - 2016

United States District Court-Eastern District of Michigan

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

LaPerriere v. International UAW

Affirmed

In the matter of ***

Dismissed

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Education

1985

Detroit College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

Oakland University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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