Erika McNamara

Erika McNamara

3.7
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 16 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Whitmore Lake, MI
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Corporate & Incorporation, Immigration ... +2 more

WL, Whitmore Lake, MI

About Erika

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Corporate and Incorporation 20%

Corporate set-up of Limited Liability Corporation, Low-profit Limited Liability Corporation, 501(c)(3) Non-profit

17 years

20%
Estate Planning 20%

Wills, Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Durable Power of Attorney, Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, Guardianship Documents, Charitable Trust

17 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-250 per hour

Pro bono

5 %


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 16 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2009

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Erika McNamara

WL, Whitmore Lake, MI

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Erika McNamara's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Valerie Dalton | February 28, 2024 | Wills & Living Wills

Very rude and unprofessional!

Went to visit Erika at her office for a question on my sisters will that she had prepared. I am a beneficiary in the will and wanted to get a copy. I had called her and left messages several times but no return calls back. When she came out of her office to greet me she immediately told me I was not ...her client and she did not have to answer any questions, return my calls, or provide me a copy of the will. I was so shocked at the unprofessional manner and rudeness!!!!! She even accused me of stealing furniture from my sisters house after her death because she was told this by someone else. When I tried to explain the situation she didn't want to hear it only judged me with the utmost rudeness I have ever seen from a professional!!!

Posted by Jamie | May 07, 2012 | Business

Trustworthy, Friendly Knowledgeable!

I cannot say enough good about Erika. I really needed an attorney who would be friendly and informative. Erika was extremely knowledgeable and communicated in a way that I could understand. She provided me with a binder of my to do list. Some of the items I could do on my own and other items she ...has been diligent to take care of for me! I have worked with other lawyers who were efficient and did their job, but Erika goes above and beyond. She is quick to respond and offers you options so you feel a part of the process. No matter what your specific need is as it relates to the law, I recommend her highly! She is someone that I will continue to work with to grow my business and ensure that all my ducks are in a row as it relates to protecting my business and my family. THANK YOU ERIKA!

Posted by Ken | May 06, 2012 | Family

Caring and Experienced

Erika has helped me through a difficult family issue and provided me with information and suggestions to solve the issue. She prepared me for all the things that could come as a result. Therefore, there were no surprises.

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"I endorse Attorney McNamara. Ms. McNamara's answers to the questions posed on Avvo are based in sound legal principle. I am glad to call her a fellow Michigan Lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Honors

2008

Leadership Achievement Award, Thomas M Cooley Law School

2006

Certificate of Merit International Business, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

2004

Gold Medallion, Eastern Michigan University

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney, McNamara Law

2010 - 2012

Attorney, Jail and Outreach

2010 - 2012

Attorney, Michigan Poverty Law Program

2007 - 2007

Legal Assistant, East Associates

Associations

2012 - Present

Brighton Chamber of Commerce

Ambassador Chair

2010 - Present

St. Andrews Free Breakfast Volunteer

Volunteer

2008 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Education

2008

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Eastern Michigan University

Masters of Business

1997

Oakland University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1994

Tian Jin Foriegn Studies University

Certificate

Speaking Engagements

2011

Radio McNamara Law

2010

2010 US Social Forum Torture, the Law, and the Media

2009

Press Conference End Torture Forever

Languages

Mandarin

English

Activity

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