Laurie Schmitt Family Law

West Michigan family law attorney specializing in Collaborative Divorce

(616) 608-4634

Honors and Awards

Certifications

  • Law School: Thomas M. Cooley Law School – Cum Laude    
  • Licensed: Michigan State Bar and U.S. District Court for Western District of Michigan
  • Undergrad: University of Southern Colorado – Magna Cum Laude
  • Recipient of the Certificate of Completion in the area of Family Law issued by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education and the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan
  • Completion of General Civil Mediator Training – 40 hour course
  • Completion of the Basic Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice             
  • Training from Collaborative Practice Institute of Michiga
  • Advanced Mediation Training:  “Generating Movement in Mediation” “The Durable Agreement”

Court Admissions

  • State Bar of Michigan – 2012
  • United States District Court, Western District of Michigan – 2012

Memberships

  • State Bar of Michigan
  • American Bar Association
  • Grand Rapids Bar Association
  • The Elks Club
  • Collaborative Divorce Professionals of West Michigan
  • International Association of Collaborative Professionals
  • Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan

What Our Clients Are Saying

Fast return on communication and mailing documents to use. Phone calls returned on a timely manner. M.G

401 Hall Street SW
Suite 112D
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

  • How Can We Help?
    616-608-4634

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