Atty. Donald Pailen

Atty. Donald Pailen

Donald Pailen is a lawyer practicing probate & estate planning. Donald has been licensed for 43 years.

Detroit Detroit 43 yrs experience 43 year
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About Donald Pailen at a glance

Donald Pailen is a probate and estate planning attorney based in Detroit, Michigan. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1983). Educated at Howard University School of Law (Juris Doctor, 1971). Serands clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Donald Pailen is a lawyer practicing probate & estate planning
  • Donald has been licensed for 43 years
  • Donald practices in Detroit, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Donald Pailen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Donald Pailen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Detroit are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Donald Pailen's law office located?
Donald Pailen's law practice is located in Detroit, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donald Pailen handle?
Donald Pailen focuses on probate, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Donald Pailen practiced law?
Donald Pailen has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Donald Pailen go to law school?
Donald Pailen earned their education at (Juris Doctor, 1971).
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Practice Areas

Education

Juris Doctor
Howard University School of Law
- 1971

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1983

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