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My goal is to provide peace of mind to individuals and businesses by protecting what matters most. I have a drive to help others and consider it a privilege to have the legal knowledge to do so. My passion for law - particularly in business law and estate planning - is seen in every conversation I have and every document I draft. I keep up on the latest laws in my practice areas by means of electronic update subscriptions and constant reading and reviewing of published materials.

I take a more conversational approach to client interaction than a traditional law firm, which in turn provides a more comfortable atmosphere for my clients. And I am able to provide my services at a rate that is more afforable to many who need legal services, due to my low overhead. Marble floors and mahogany woods do not impress me, and I cherish the client relationship that is based on my knowledge and personality, not the size or adornment of my office.

I spend the majority of my free time with my wife and son and enjoy it immensely. I know how important that time is to me and I know it is likewise to my clients. For that reason I make every effort to meet with clients at days and times that work best for them - including nights and weekends.

My two main hobbies are golf and flying. I played on the junior varisty golf team in high school and enjoy the opportunity to hit the links as time allows. I am also a licensed private pilot and enjoy the freedom and peace it provides, as well as the opportunity to share the skies with individuals who have never flown before.

Michelle McLean received her Bachelors of Science from Cornerstone University in 2002. She later received her Juris Doctorate Cum Laude from Michigan State University College of Law in 2007. While earning her law degree, Ms. McLean served both on the Inns of Court (Lansing) and also worked as an extern for Kent Countyâs 17th Circuit Judicial Court.

Prior to practicing law, Ms. Mclean worked for a national mortgage lender and has over fifteen years experience in this capacity. She worked as an underwriter, collector, manager, and finally as an account executive. By combining her vast experience in mortgage lending/real estate industry with the practice of law, Ms. McLean offers her clients a unique perspective as their advocate.

Michelle has extensive knowledge in mortgage lending law and also has experience handling foreclosure rescue scams, mortgage lending abuses, mortgage fraud, mortgage modifications, and is familiar with relevant mortgage banking laws. In addition, Michelle handles many other consumer law issues from deceptive and fraudulent trade practices, lemon laws, breach of warranty issues, consumer debt collection violations, fair credit reporting issues, and student loan law issues. In addition, Michelle has handled several landlord tenant cases involving breach of lease, default, eviction, etc.

In the area of family law, Michelle has handled several cases involving contested custody, divorce, parenting time disputes, child support review, spousal support, grandparent visitation, adoption, and conservatorships/guardianships.

Michelle handles criminal cases such as domestic violence, drunk driving, larceny, retail fraud, embezzlement, and criminal sexual conduct.

Michelle McLean is dedicated to the effective and efficient advocacy of her clients. She promises to be readily available and easily accessible, to be fair and honest with billing, and to zealously and rigorously represent her clients. If you hire Michelle, you will have hired an energetic attorney who is dedicated and passionate about best serving your legal needs.

I am a shareholder at Rhoades McKee, P.C. I help individuals and businesses facing real estate disputes, land development challenges, condemnation, real estate transactions and construction matters achieve their objectives through a defined and realistic strategy.

I can provide a detailed understanding of the emerging legal issues in green building and the LEED rating system. I am the only attorney in West Michigan that has achieved the LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) designation through the United States Green Building Council, and an environmental certification from Green Advantage®.

I understand the issues faced by those individuals and businesses in the real estate and construction industry through my involvement with the Associated Builders & Contractors Governmental Affairs committee, the Home Building Association Land Development Committee, and the State Bar of Michigan Commercial Real Estate and Development Committee. I am also a member of the Real Property Section of the State Bar of Michigan and Grand Rapids Bar Association.

For over 20 years The Law Office of Jeffrey J. O'Hara has been dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals who have been arrested for state or federal criminal offenses. Jeffrey J. O'Hara is a graduate of Michigan State University and Cooley Law School.

Jeffrey J. O'Hara has served on the faculty and steering committee of the Hillman Trial Advocacy Program which instructs and mentors young lawyers to develop courtroom skills under the guidance of some of Western Michigan's top trial layers.

Jeffrey J. O'Hara is a former board of directors member of the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, which is an organization devoted to promoting expertise in the area of criminal defense.

Jeffrey J. O'Hara has also been a guest speaker at Cooley Law School, Grand Valley State University, Ferris State University and Grand Rapids Community College.

Jeffrey J. O'Hara has a reputation within the legal community of being an honest, ethical, hard-working trial attorney. Jeffrey J. O'Hara and his staff are here to help you, not judge you. Jeffrey J. O'Hara has a passion for his clients and dedicates himself to the defense of all clients represented by his firm.