Sterling Heights, Michigan Lawyer

At Sumner & Associates, P.C., we understand how much of an impact a skilled Sterling Heights, 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.

Call 248-650-0055

Customized Legal Strategies in Sterling Heights, MI

When you work with a Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights 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 Utica 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 Utica 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)

While our goal is to quickly and amicably resolve family law issues, we’re always prepared to take cases to trial.

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 Utica 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 Utica 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

If you have questions about a personal injury claim, do not delay in calling a Utica lawyer. Michigan sets relatively short filing deadlines in these claims. If you do not file the correct paperwork before your deadline expires, you’ll lose your right to compensation.

Discuss Your Case With a Sterling Heights, MI Lawyer Today

If you need assistance from a Sterling Heights 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.

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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
  
 
       
   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!
  
 
       
   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!
  
 
       
   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.
  
 
       
   Jeanette Hughes 
 June 27, 2024.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 *****
  
 
       
   Karin Ferrari 
 June 17, 2024.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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.
  
 
       
   Jesse Tarala 
 June 2, 2024.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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!
  
 
       
   Kristen Genslak 
 April 21, 2024.
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 Sterling Heights, Michigan

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Sterling Heights is a city in Macomb County of the U.S. state of Michigan, and one of Detroit‘s core suburbs. As of the 2020 Census, the city had a total population of 134,346. It is the second largest suburb in Metro Detroit, and the fourth largest city in Michigan.

History

The area which now makes up Sterling Heights Michigan was first surveyed by Deputy Surveyor Joseph Wampler; and the survey was approved on February 20, 1818.

Originally created as part of Shelby Charter Township, Michigan in April 1827; it was broken off as Jefferson Township in March 1835; and renamed Sterling Township in March 1838.

Until the 1950s, Sterling Heights was an agricultural area largely devoted to growing rhubarb and other crops sold in Detroit. Sterling Heights was incorporated as a city in 1968. There was already a small village named Sterling in Arenac County, so the word “Heights” was added to the township name to satisfy a state law that prevents incorporated municipalities from having the same name.

Gerald Donovan became the first mayor of the city and F. James Dunlop became the first mayor pro-tem. In the 1960s and 1970s, many residents came to live in Sterling Heights to work in automobile plants operated by Chrysler and Ford. Lakeside Mall opened in Sterling Heights in 1976.

The city is home to many groups of immigrants. It has received many people of ethnic eastern European origins, including ethnic Albanians, Bosnians, Croatians, Macedonians, Montenegrins, Poles, Serbians, and Slovenians. After the 2003 U.S.-Iraqi War, millions of Iraqi citizens were displaced, particularly Iraqi Christians (Chaldean and Assyrian). Of these, 30,000-50,000 resettled in Sterling Heights, giving parts of the city the nickname “Little Baghdad”, especially around 15 Mile Road and Ryan