Atty. Ellen M. Paynter
Ellen M. Paynter is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, custody and 8 other areas of law.
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About Ellen M. Paynter at a glance
Ellen M. Paynter is a Member based in West Bloomfield, Michigan, practicing at Paynter & Associates. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and prenup. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1995), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1995), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1998). Educated at Michigan State University College of Law (J.D., 1995) and Michigan State University (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in West Bloomfield, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ellen M. Paynter is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, custody and 8 other areas of law
- Ellen received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years
- Ellen practices at Paynter & Associates in West Bloomfield, MI
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Ellen M. Paynter is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Michigan →
Ellen M. Paynter is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Michigan →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Ellen M. Paynter is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in Michigan →
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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 West Bloomfield 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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