Atty. Dora A. Brantley

Atty. Dora A. Brantley

Dora A. Brantley is a lawyer practicing negligence law, alternative dispute resolution, litigation.

Detroit Detroit 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Dora A. Brantley at a glance

Dora A. Brantley is a Partner based in Detroit, Michigan, practicing at Rutledge, Manion, Rabaut, Terry & Thomas, P.C.. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1993) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1994). Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 1993) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1990). Active member of State Bar of Michigan National Bar Association Wolverine Bar Association Michigan Defense Trial Counsel. Serands clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Dora A. Brantley is a lawyer practicing negligence law, alternative dispute resolution, litigation
  • Dora received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Dora practices at Rutledge, Manion, Rabaut, Terry & Thomas, P.C. in Detroit, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Dora A. Brantley's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Dora A. Brantley is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Michigan →

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Dora A. Brantley

Where is Dora A. Brantley's law office located?
Dora A. Brantley's law practice is located in Detroit, Michigan. The firm is Rutledge, Manion, Rabaut, Terry & Thomas, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dora A. Brantley handle?
Dora A. Brantley focuses on personal injury, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Dora A. Brantley practiced law?
Dora A. Brantley has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Dora A. Brantley go to law school?
Dora A. Brantley earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Dora A. Brantley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Wayne State University
- 1993
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1994

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