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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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- 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
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James A. Plakas handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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 →
James A. Plakas is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Michigan →
James A. Plakas is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Michigan →
James A. Plakas is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Michigan →
James A. Plakas is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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 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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