Clarkston Lawyer

Have a legal problem you need help with right away? An experienced Village of Clarkston lawyer with Sumner & Associates, P.C. can assist you. We provide a myriad of legal services and help our clients understand their rights and the legal process throughout all stages of their case. We can assess your situation, as well as educate you on your legal options.

Do You Need a Clarkston Lawyer?

Whether you are dealing with a major or minor legal issue, you may wonder if you really need a lawyer. You may consider dealing with the matter alone. However, seeking the advice of an experienced lawyer is always the best course of action.

Call (248) 650-0055

No matter your circumstance, you may question whether you need a lawyer. Due to financial hardship, or for other reasons, you may desire to deal with your matter yourself. However, an experienced Clarkston lawyer can educate you on your rights, strategize your best course of action, and help you navigate the often complex legal system.

Our qualified Village of Clarkston lawyer can help you and your family with the following:

Provide Michigan clients with legal representation in various practice areas including:
- Personal injury and car/truck accident cases
- Family and divorce law cases
- Estate planning, wills, trusts, & probate matters
Drafting legal documents
Filing with the appropriate court
Adhering to strict deadlines
Conducting investigations
Obtaining expert opinions
Negotiating with insurance companies and adversaries
Corresponding with other parties and the court
Obtaining witness testimony
Gathering medical records, employment records and financial statements, as well as other evidence pertinent to your case
Protecting your rights

You may feel overwhelmed when dealing with a complex legal issue. A knowledgeable Clarkston lawyer will listen to your story and ensure your rights are protected. Our attorneys will also guide you every step of the way.

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Clarkston Lawyer

Tailored Legal Strategies and Aggressive Representation

Our qualified Village of Clarkston lawyer can help you and your family with the following:

Provide legal representation in various practice areas, i.e.:
- Personal injury and car/truck accident cases
- Family and divorce law cases
- Estate planning, wills, trusts, & probate matters
Drafting legal documents
Filing with the appropriate court
Adhering to strict deadlines
Conducting investigations
Obtaining expert opinions
Negotiating with insurance companies and adversaries
Corresponding with other parties and the court
Obtaining witness testimony
Gathering medical records, employment records and financial statements, as well as other evidence pertinent to your case
Protecting your rights

Types of Cases We Handle

Sumner & Associates, P.C. provides services in different practice areas. We have extensive knowledge and a Clarkston lawyer with experience in the following types of cases:

Personal Injury

If you were injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries in addition to other losses. Personal injury cases include the following: motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, pedestrian accidents, motorcycle accidents, injuries resulting from a defective product, and injuries from toxins.

Our Clarkston personal injury legal team includes a senior attorney, a former adjuster for a large insurance company, who understands the inner workings of how insurance companies settle cases. With this knowledge, we can obtain the best results you deserve.

Family Law

It could be detrimental to your case if you do not you adhere to the family court’s strict rules. A Village of Clarkston divorce lawyer can help you understand both the laws involved as well as each family law judge’s strict rules. We can help you with different family law matters, such as divorce, child custody, child support matters, annulment, alimony requests, and other family law disputes.

Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills & Probate

No matter how old you are, it is always good to plan for your family’s future. A Clarkston estate planning attorney helps you plan ahead to ensure that your loved ones are provided for after you pass away. This includes preparing for incapacity, such as medical and financial durable powers of attorney, preparing a will or Revocable Living Trust. We could also help establish court ordered conservatorships and guardianships. We will review your circumstances to determine the best plan to help the ones you love while avoiding probate costs.

A Clarkston Lawyer Can Help

If you have a legal issue, an experienced Clarkston lawyer can help you through it. We offer the best legal representation while minimizing costs. Our clients only pay necessary and reasonable fees. Contact Sumner & Associates, P.C. at 248-650-0055 to get started with a free consultation, and get ready for your Clarkston lawyer to help right away.

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   Angie Ames 
 December 14, 2024.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The estate planning process was very easy from beginning to end. Sarah and Bernard’s process was very efficient and we appreciated how easy this was. Would highly recommend using Sumner and Associates.
  
 
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   Satya Venkata Krishna Achanta 
 December 11, 2024.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am incredibly grateful to Scott and his team for their outstanding support during my divorce case. From the very beginning, they were professional, attentive, and empathetic, ensuring that I felt heard and understood throughout the process. Scott demonstrated remarkable expertise and flexibility, especially in handling complex matters like serving summons to my wife in India, making the process smoother than I anticipated. The communication was seamless, and I always felt informed and confident in their guidance. Thanks to Scott’s strategic approach, the case was resolved successfully. I highly recommend Scott and his team to anyone in need of dedicated, knowledgeable, and adaptable legal representation!
  
 
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   Rajesh Thakkar 
 December 5, 2024.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service. I would highly recommend Summer & Associates.
  
 
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   Linda Roberts 
 November 26, 2024.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We recently had Sumner & Associates help us navigate our estate planning, and we couldn’t be happier. From the initial phone call from Scott, to the final review and signing of all of our documents with Bernard, they explained every detail, with patience, to us. We truly appreciated their thoroughness, personal attention and time they spent with us.

The thought of estate planning was very daunting for us but with Sumner & Associates, they made it very easy, and now we are confident that we have everything in place.  We highly recommend Sumner & Associates to anyone in need of estate planning services.
  
 
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   Kevin Hoang 
 November 1, 2024.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We recently worked with Scott and his team for estate planning. Scott and his team were extremely organized and professional throughout. He took careful time to ensure that we understood all of the implications and details, feeding us information via several session to ensure our desires were understood. His team was very quick to respond and worked with us to ensure that all of our questions, concerns, and special requests were considered. We would highly recommend Scott and his team for any estate planning!
  
 
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   Steve Stanley 
 September 26, 2024.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 them
  
 
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   Alana Bartolotta 
 September 17, 2024.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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!
  
 
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   Amy Dale 
 August 24, 2024.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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!
  
 
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   Kira Voelker 
 August 3, 2024.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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.

Directions to our Clarkston Office

Clarkston Office Address

Sumner & Associates

5840 Lorac Dr, Village of Clarkston, MI 48346

Our Clarkston office is located south of the Village of Clarkston – home of the famous Union Woodshop, the Clarkston Union and Honcho’s! The office is near Dixie Highway, east of Main Street and just south of the Oakland County 52-2 District Court.

Driving from the North

Head south on M-15 S
Turn left onto Citation Dr
Turn right onto Lorac Dr
Our office is located on the left hand side

Driving from the South

Take US-24 N
Turn right onto M-15 N
Turn right onto Citation Dr
Turn right onto Lorac Dr
Our office is located on the left hand side

Driving from the West

Head east on Andersonville Rd/Big Lake Rd toward Ware Rd
Turn left onto Whitelake Rd
Turn right onto US-24 S
Turn left onto M-15 N
Turn right onto Citation Dr
Turn right onto Lorac Dr
Our office is located on the left hand side

Driving from the East

Get on I-75 N from Great Lakes Crossing Dr and Baldwin Rd
Follow I-75 N to M-15 S in Independence charter Township. Take exit 91 from I-75 N
Use the 2nd from the right lane to take exit 91 for M-15 toward Davison/Clarkston
Continue on M-15 S. Drive
Turn left onto Citation Dr
Turn right onto Lorac Dr
Our office is located on the left hand side