Laurie Schmitt Family Law

W. Michigan family law specializing in Collaborative Divorce

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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

Laurie done a tremendous job for me.  She explained the law ro me and steered me in the right direction.  Without her I don’t know what I would have done.  She is a fantastic lawyer.  I would hire in a second if I need a lawyer again.  So, I want to thank you very much.  Thanks again!  B.S.

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

From The Blog

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What Does “Uncontested Divorce” Mean?

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