Atty. Lea Ann Sterling
Lea Ann Sterling is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, custody and 7 other areas of law. Lea received a B.S. degree from Ball State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 45 years.
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Lea Ann Sterling is a Partner and Managing Member based in Traverse City, Michigan. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, trusts, citizenship, and probate. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1981) and Michigan (1998). Educated at Michigan State University College of Law (The Ohio, 1980) and Ball State University (B.S., 1975). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Michigan Trial Lawyers Association American Immigration Lawyers Association Grand Traverse - Leelanau - Antrim Bar Association National Lawyers Guild American Civil Liberties Union. Serands clients in Traverse City, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Lea Ann Sterling is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, custody and 7 other areas of law
- Lea received a B.S. degree from Ball State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Lea practices in Traverse City, MI
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lea Ann Sterling 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.
Lea Ann Sterling is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Michigan →
Lea Ann Sterling is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Michigan →
Lea Ann Sterling is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Michigan →
Lea Ann Sterling is one of 5,960 citizenship attorneys indexed nationally. Browse citizenship attorneys in Michigan →
Lea Ann Sterling is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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 Traverse City 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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