Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Lawyer
At Sumner & Associates, P.C., we understand how much of an impact a skilled Bloomfield Hills, Michigan lawyer can make on a client.
We guide residents through a wide variety of complicated legal issues, including personal injury claims, family law and divorce, and estate planning.
If you have questions about your legal rights, contact us today for a free and confidential evaluation.
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When you work with a Bloomfield Hills lawyer at Sumner & Associates, P.C., we don’t treat you as a number. Instead, we’ll spend time getting to know you, your circumstances, goals, and concerns. Once we have a deep understanding of your legal needs, we’ll craft personalized strategies to help you, your loved ones, or your business.
Our lawyers also believe that client education is a vital part of our job. We believe that this knowledge and insight empowers our clients, as well as helps them make better decisions.
When you work with a Bloomfield lawyer at Sumner & Associates, P.C., we don’t treat you as a number. Instead, we’ll spend time getting to know you, your circumstances, goals, and concerns. Once we have a deep understanding of your legal needs, we’ll craft personalized strategies to help you, your loved ones, or your business.
Our lawyers also believe that client education is a vital part of our job. We believe that this knowledge and insight empowers our clients, as well as helps them make better decisions.
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Our Practice Areas
We know that our neighbors in Macomb and Oakland County have diverse legal needs. Our Bloomfield Hills lawyer offers comprehensive legal services across Michigan, including, divorce and family law, estate planning, and personal injury claims.Divorce Lawyer and Family Law Attorney
When a relationship ends, many couples cannot resolve property and child-related issues without legal help. For this reason, it’s in your best interest to consult with a Bloomfield Hills divorce lawyer. We assist couples with the following:- Child custody and visitation, including modification and termination of custody and support payments
- Divorce proceedings
- Division of marital property and debts
- Domestic violence and protective orders
- Mediation and alternative dispute resolution
- Paternity issues
- Prenuptial agreements
- Spousal support issues (i.e., alimony)
Estate Planning Attorney, Trusts, Wills, and Probate
Estate planning isn’t just for the elderly or seriously ill. If you have a family, an estate plan can help you protect your spouse, children, or other important loved ones after your death. Moreover, an estate plan can also protect your interests if you become incapacitated due to a life-threatening injury or medical condition. Our Bloomfield Hills estate planning attorney can help you with the following:- Administration of a loved one’s probate estate
- Durable powers of attorney that help direct your healthcare, financial, and business decisions while you’re incapacitated
- Legal guardianship documents protecting a minor child or disabled adult
- Wills and trusts that distribute your assets
Personal Injury
When someone else’s negligence or misconduct causes serious injuries, it’s important to consult with a Bloomfield Hills personal injury lawyer. Insurance companies frequently delay paying legitimate personal injury claims or deny them completely. Our experienced litigators can help you recover the compensation you deserve. We represent accident victims who were involved in the following:- Bicycle accidents
- Car and truck accidents
- Dangerous and defective products and medications (products liability)
- Medical and professional malpractice
- Motorcycle accidents
- Nursing home neglect
- Slip and falls
- Wrongful death
Discuss Your Case With a Bloomfield Hills, MI Lawyer Today
If you need assistance from a Bloomfield Hills lawyer, contact the team at Sumner & Associates, P.C. We pride ourselves on focused, aggressive, and personalized legal services. Consultations are always free and confidential, so call our law office today, at (248) 650-0055.EXCELLENTBased on 101 reviewsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Steve StanleySeptember 26, 2024.I used Sumner and Associates for my Estate Plan. They did an excellent jog. Answered all of my questions thoroughly and did a great job of explaining the documents they provided. Most of it could be done by phone, which was great. Highly recommend themTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Alana BartolottaSeptember 17, 2024.We recently worked with Scott J. Sumner for our family’s estate planning, and the experience was exceptional from start to finish. We had a MetLife legal plan through our employer, and found them through that. Scott and his team made what can be a daunting process incredibly easy to understand. They were highly organized, walking us through each step with clarity and professionalism. We felt confident and well-supported throughout, knowing that no detail was overlooked. If you’re looking for an estate planning attorney who truly cares and simplifies the entire process, I highly recommend Scott and his team!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Amy DaleAugust 24, 2024.Great attention to detail! Scott took his time to explain any questions I had and label pages I need to use at the bank, etc. Sarah is also a joy to work with taking all my information and getting the job going. I highly recommend Sumner and Associates!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Kira VoelkerAugust 3, 2024.Sumner and Associates was wonderful to work with. We were building/updating our wills/trust, working from 2 states. The team was patient with our setup, very informational on combining our existing (and non-existing) paperwork, and made sure we left with everything needed and more for anything that may arise.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Jeanette HughesJune 27, 2024.Sumner & Associates, P. C. We’re so kind and understanding. Scott walked me through each step of my Estate Planning/Trust process , until I completely understood each page before I signed. Flagged off pages that needed to be signed by family members (with witnesses) just put them back here in the binder. They also added a checklist of what needs to be done for TRUST FUNDING INSTRUCTIONS The little things that I would not think of. Scott and Sara truly stepped up for me when I needed them. THANK YOU *****YES I WOULD RECOMMEND *****Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Karin FerrariJune 17, 2024.Scott Sumner was very helpful. He was very attentive and paid attention to my feelings and my case. I can't recommend him enough! He was kind and understanding during a tough divorce. Scott delivered and things went the way I had hoped! I didn't want anything to get nasty in my case and was trying to be as amicable as possible while standing our ground and he helped do exactly that. I give Scott my highest recommendation.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Jesse TaralaJune 2, 2024.The team at Sumner and Associates helped me through a first divorce and made the process very smooth for me. I wasn't sure what to expect, but they communicated the whats, hows, and whens at each step and were always available to discuss questions. Scott Sumner and Sarah Aldred made this whole process a lot easier for me and I am glad I went with this firm for what I needed. Thanks again to everyone on the team who worked with me!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Kristen GenslakApril 21, 2024.We had a great experience in preparing our estate plan with, Scott Sumner & Associates. He and his team led us through the preparation of the necessary documents with ease. Scott thoroughly reviewed all documents with us to ensure our understanding. Best of all, our estate plan was presented to us, in an organized binder. Thank you so much, Scott, Sarah and Rori for your help. Our appreciation. Kristen Genslak
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About Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
About Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Bloomfield Hills is a small city (5.04 sq. miles) in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a northern suburb of Metro Detroit and is approximately 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Downtown Detroit. Except a small southern border with the city of Birmingham, the city is almost completely surrounded by Bloomfield Township, but the city and township are administered autonomously. As of the 2010 census, the city’s population was 3,869.
History
On June 28, 1820, Oakland County was divided into two townships: Pontiac Township and Bloomfield Township, the latter covering the southern part of the county that would include West Bloomfield Township, Royal Oak and Southfield. What is now Bloomfield Hills was a farming area until the turn of the 20th century when wealthy Detroit residents bought up the land.The settlement became a village in 1927, and in 1932 residents voted to become a city to avoid being incorporated into growing Birmingham.
Culture
Bloomfield Hills is the location of the National Historic Landmark Cranbrook Educational Community and other historic sites listed on the national register of historic places.
In popular culture, Bloomfield Hills was the setting for the 2005 film The Upside of Anger. In the 2002 film 8 Mile, Eminem mentions Cranbrook Kingswood while making fun of “Doc” because he attended Cranbrook, which is not considered cool or impressive in the atmosphere portrayed in the film. Bloomfield Hills is the hometown of the comic book character, Trance. Some scenes in Out of Sight with Jennifer Lopez and George Clooney were filmed at a private residence in Bloomfield Hills. (In the novel by Elmore Leonard on which the film is based, the most prominent street in Bloomfield Hills is described as “Vaughan Road, nothing but money.”) Jimmy Hoffa was last seen at the former Machus Red Fox restaurant in adjacent Bloomfield Township. The novel Gilda Joyce: The Ladies of the Lake is set in a private school in Bloomfield.