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Michael A. Robbins

Michael Robbins

Law Office of Michael A. Robbins

3910 Telegraph Rd Ste 200
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302

Bloomfield Hills

Michigan (MI)

T: 248-646-7980

F: 248-646-7989

Visit: www.michaelarobbins.com

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Family Law

Selected To

• Michigan Super Lawyers 2011
• Michigan Super Lawyers 2010
• Michigan Super Lawyers 2009
• Michigan Super Lawyers 2008
• Michigan Super Lawyers 2007
• Michigan Super Lawyers 2006

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Michael A. Robbins has been practicing Divorce and Family Law in Bloomfield Hills, MI., Birmingham, MI. and Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb County Michigan since 1981. He concentrates his practice exclusively in Matrimonial law matters, including family law, divorce, child custody, parenting time, spousal maintenance, child support, property division, division of retirement benefits, tax consequences of divorce, annulments, paternity, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, mediation and arbitration, change of domicile, grandparents' rights, domestic violence and post-judgment proceedings.

Mr. Robbins was recently included in the 2012 edition of "The Best lawyers in America" for Divorce and Family Law. He was also showcased in 2011 by Newsweek Magazine as one of the 8 Leaders in Family Law/Divorce in the United States. Mr. Robbins was also named in the New York Times in 2011 as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Michigan. Mr. Robbins is also past chairperson of the family law section of the State Bar of Michigan; past president of the Michigan Inter-Professional Association; and past president of the Michigan chapter of the American Academy of the Matrimonial Lawyers.

Due to Mr. Robbins' extensive experience, he often assists the courts as a mediator and arbitrator in family law disputes. Additionally, he gives frequent lectures and has authored numerous articles on family law. He has also been a guest on "Good Morning America," "The Today Show" and "CBS Good Morning."

Mr. Robbins' philosophy is that every client deserves individual attention and the best representation possible, and he has developed a reputation for attending to the needs of his clients. He also recognizes the emotional trauma and pain many individuals suffer during a divorce. As a result, he offers his clients the time and the experience necessary to successfully guide them through this difficult time.

In every case, Mr. Robbins first attempts to resolve the matter in a quick, civilized, fair and cost-effective way. If the matter cannot be satisfactorily settled, however, he provides aggressive and professional representation in court.

Admitted: 1982, Michigan

Professional Webpage: www.michaelarobbins.com/Attorneys.shtml/1876322_1

Honors and Awards:

Showcased in Newsweek Magazine in 2011 as one of the top 8 Family Lawyers in the United States
Listed in the " Best Lawyers In America" in Family Law, 2012

Bar/Professional Activity:

State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section, June 4, 1982
B'Nai B'rith Barristers
Board of Directors, Southfield Bar Association, 1984 - 1990
American Bar Association, Family Law Section
State Bar of Michigan, Young Lawyers Section
State Bar of Michigan, Representative Assembly, 1988 - 1991
Fellow, Michigan State Bar Foundation, 2001 - Present
President, Michigan Interprofessional Association, 1999 - 2002
Vice President, Michigan Interprofessional Association, 1998 - 1999
Board Member, Michigan Interprofessional Association, 1994 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1994 - Present
President, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Michigan Chapter, 2008-2009
Chairperson, State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section, 1994 - 1995
Chair-Elect, State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section, 1993 - 1994
Treasurer, State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section, 1992 - 1993
Corresponding Secretary, State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section, 1991 - 1992
Chairperson, State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section, 1990 - 1993
State Bar of Michigan, Continuing Legal Education, Family Law Section
Recording Secretary, State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section, 1989 - 1990
Council Member, State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section, 1986 - 1993
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan, 1982
Michigan, 1982

Scholarly Lectures and Writings:

Coping With the Tragedy of September 11, 2001
Michigan Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Guest Lecturer, Institute of Continuing Legal Education
Guest Lecturer, Michigan Trial Lawyers Association
Rochester Bar Association
Family Law Section Seminar
Southfield Bar Association
Guest Lecturer, State Bar of Michigan Family Law Section
Macomb County People's Law School
Southfield County People's Law School
Father's For Equal Rights
Grandparents Rights Organization
Parents Without Partners
Michigan Inter-Professional Association
Guest Lecturer, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Faculty Member, Instructor in Family Law, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan
Divorce in Michigan, 1986
Outline to Domestic Relations Orders, 1989
The Child Custody Questionnaire, 1989
Visitation/Parenting Time An Overview, 1989
Joint Custody, 1989
Third Party Rights Regarding Custody, Visitation and Support, 1991
The Power of the Press, 1994
Outline to Domestic Relations Orders, 1994
What is a Parent?, 1995
New Third Party Custody Bill, 1995
Preparing Your Clients for the Custody Battle, 1995
A Family Court for Michigan, 1995
The Side Effects of Divorce, 1995
A Step Back in Time, 1995
We are What we are Perceived to be, 1995
Joint Custody, 1996
Divorce Reform Ideas in the New Millennium, 1999
How to Prepare and Try a Family Law Case, 1999
Antenuptial Agreements - Enforceable or Unenforceable, 2000
Disputes in Arbitration Orders and Agreements, 2000
The Side Effects of Divorce, 2001
Tips for Divorcing Parents, 2002
Michigan Family Law - Marriage and Annulment, 2003
The Debate Over Same Sex Marriages, 2004

Verdicts and Settlements:

Atkinson v. Atkinson, Michigan Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, 1986

Educational Background:

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA, B.A. in General Studies, 1977

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