Atty. Lawrence C. Atorthy
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Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Farmington Hills, MI · 37+ Years Experience
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About Lawrence C. Atorthy at a Glance
Lawrence C. Atorthy is a discrimination, contracts, personal injury, criminal defense, and employment attorney based in Farmington Hills, Michigan, practicing at Kaufman, Payton & Chapa. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Serves clients in Farmington Hills, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Lawrence C. Atorthy
Areas of Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Professional Liability
- Real Estate
- Appellate Practice
- Labor and Employment 1
- Discrimination
- Insurance Defense
- Litigation 2
- Complex Litigation
- Civil Litigation
- Torts 1
- Negligence
- Premises Liability
- Civil Practice
- Civil Rights
- Other 10
- Employment
- Insurance Litigation
- Commercial Transactions
- Handicapped Rights
- Personal Rights
- Race Discrimination
- Sex Discrimination
- Contract Litigation
- Defense Litigation
- Federal Civil Litigation
Practice Details
Experience- Bar Admission & Memberships Admissions 1989, California
1991, Michigan
1989, U.S. District Court, Southern and Central Districts of California
1991, U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Memberships State Bar of Michigan
State Bar of California. - Education & Certifications Law School Rutgers University School of Law
Class of 1988
J.D.
Other Education University of California at Irvine
Class of 1985
B.A.
Economics
- Personal Details & History Age Born in 1962
Huntsville, Alabama, August 29, 1962
200 Kaufman Financial Center30833 Northwestern HighwayFarmington Hills, MI 48334-2582U.S.A.
Show on map Fax: 248-626-2843Suite 205C, 161 Ottawa Avenue, NWGrand Rapids, MI 49503U.S.A.
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Grand Rapids, MI
Suite 205C, 161 Ottawa Avenue, NWGrand Rapids, MI 49503U.S.A.
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Summary of Your Message Case Type: Zip Code or Postal Code: City: State: Country: Case Description: Additional Details:- How many attorneys are in this law firm? Kaufman, Payton & Chapa has 9 attorneys at this location.
- Does this attorney maintain a practice in more than one location? Yes, Lawrence C. Atorthy has a presence in Grand Rapids, MI.
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Practice Areas Explained
Lawrence C. Atorthy's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lawrence C. Atorthy handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Farmington Hills.
Workplace Discrimination in Farmington Hills
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Contracts in Farmington Hills
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Personal Injury in Farmington Hills
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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Criminal Defense in Farmington Hills
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Employment Law in Farmington Hills
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Farmington Hills
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 Farmington Hills 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 venue, 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.
Farmington Hills Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Farmington Hills-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Farmington Hills Choose Lawrence C. Atorthy
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Lawrence C. Atorthy's practice in the field of discrimination, contracts, personal injury, criminal defense, and employment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Lawrence C. Atorthy brings 37+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering discrimination, contracts, and personal injury, Lawrence C. Atorthy can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Farmington Hills
A Farmington Hills-based practice means Lawrence C. Atorthy attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Lawrence C. Atorthy Handles in Farmington Hills
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Lawrence C. Atorthy has experience with under Michigan law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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