Atty. James A. Plakas

Atty. James A. Plakas

Hon. James A.

Plymouth Plymouth 31 yrs experience 31 year
Call (313) 228-2834 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James A. Plakas at a glance

James A. Plakas is a divorce, wills, child custody, trusts, and probate attorney based in Plymouth, Michigan. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1995). Educated at University of Detroit J.D. (—). Serands clients in Plymouth, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Hon. James A. Plakas is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal defense, criminal prosecution and 11 other areas of law
  • James has been licensed for 31 years
  • James practices in Plymouth, MI

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Plakas's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

James A. Plakas is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Michigan →

Wills

James A. Plakas is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Michigan →

Child Custody & Visitation

James A. Plakas is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Michigan →

Trusts

James A. Plakas is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Michigan →

Probate

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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 Plymouth 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 James A. Plakas

Where is James A. Plakas's law office located?
James A. Plakas's law practice is located in Plymouth, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. Plakas handle?
James A. Plakas focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, trusts, probate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has James A. Plakas practiced law?
James A. Plakas has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did James A. Plakas go to law school?
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Education

University of Detroit J.D.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1995

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