Atty. Gary R. Dettloff

Atty. Gary R. Dettloff

Gary R. Dettloff is the Managing Director of the Center for Tax & Strategic Planning, LLC, and Senior Tax Counsel at The Waterford Group.

Mount Clemens Mount Clemens 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Gary R. Dettloff at a glance

Gary R. Dettloff is a Member based in Mount Clemens, Michigan, practicing at Center for Tax & Strategic Planning. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, contracts, trusts, probate, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1978), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit and U.S. Tax (1978), and Pennsylvania (2011). Educated at Detroit College of Law (J.D., 1978) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1972). Active member of Macomb County and Wayne County (Director, 1980-1981) Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan Christian Legal Society. Serands clients in Mount Clemens, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Gary R. Dettloff is the Managing Director of the Center for Tax & Strategic Planning, LLC, and Senior Tax Counsel at The Waterford Group
  • He has extensive experience representing clients engaged in business, manufacturing and the entertainment industry, including a number of well-known artists, industrialists and charitable organizations
  • Gary has hosted his own radio talk show (“Law Review”) and appeared or consulted on a number of national and local broadcasts (such as “Dollars and Common Sense”, ABC’s “This Week” and CBS’ “60 Minutes”) concerning tax and IRS-related issues
  • He has been referenced with approval in the Congressional Record, and consulted with the U. S. Senate Conference Committee in the drafting of The Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights I, and The Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights II
  • Mr. Dettloff began his legal career with the United States Treasury Department, where he served for 71/2 years in various positions
  • His government work was recognized with five grades of promotion in addition to a Superior Performance Award, a Special Achievement award and a Federal Executive Award within that time
  • As an Estate and Gift Attorney, he was part of the transitional team that implemented the initial audit plans for the current Unified Credit system
  • In the Director’s Office, Gary helped devise and then designed and implemented the nation’s first systematic effort to solve taxpayer problems from within the IRS
  • Today, the District test program set up using Mr. Dettloff’s guidelines (first published by the IRS as Problem Resolution Procedures) operates nationwide as the Taxpayer Advocate’s Office
  • Gary enjoys serving his clients and community daily
  • His work offers one more avenue for that service, where he dedicates his efforts on behalf of his clients towards providing effective representation, practical advice and the lowest legal tax

Practice Areas Explained

Gary R. Dettloff's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Termination

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Contracts

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Trusts

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Probate

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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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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 Mount Clemens 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 Gary R. Dettloff

Where is Gary R. Dettloff's law office located?
Gary R. Dettloff's law practice is located in Mount Clemens, Michigan. The firm is Center for Tax & Strategic Planning. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gary R. Dettloff handle?
Gary R. Dettloff focuses on wrongful termination, contracts, trusts, probate, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Gary R. Dettloff practiced law?
Gary R. Dettloff has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Gary R. Dettloff go to law school?
Gary R. Dettloff earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact Gary R. Dettloff for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Detroit College of Law
- 1978
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1972

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit and U.S. Tax
Admitted: 1978
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2011

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