Atty. Michael P Corcoran
Michael P Corcoran is a lawyer practicing divorce, family law, child custody and 10 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years.
Child Custody & More Attorney · Serving Traverse City, MI · 41+ Years Experience
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About Michael P Corcoran at a Glance
Michael P Corcoran is a Member based in Traverse City, Michigan, practicing at Corcoran Law Office. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on divorce, chapter 7, car accidents, child custody, and chapter 13. Admitted to practice in Michigan U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan (1985). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 1985) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Grand Traverse County, Leelanau County, Antrim County and Federal Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan National Association of Bankruptcy Attorneys Debtors Bar Association. Serves clients in Traverse City, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael P Corcoran
- Michael P Corcoran is a lawyer practicing divorce, family law, child custody and 10 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Michael practices at Corcoran Law Office in Traverse City, MI
Practice Areas Explained
Michael P Corcoran's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael P Corcoran handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Traverse City.
Divorce in Traverse City
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Michael P Corcoran is one of 50,071 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Michigan →
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Traverse City
Michael P Corcoran is one of 8,822 chapter 7 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 7 attorneys in Michigan →
Car Accidents in Traverse City
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Michael P Corcoran is one of 36,434 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Michigan →
Child Custody & Visitation in Traverse City
Michael P Corcoran is one of 30,982 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Michigan →
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in Traverse City
Michael P Corcoran is one of 6,323 chapter 13 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 13 attorneys in Michigan →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Traverse City
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 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.
Traverse City Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Traverse City-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 Traverse City Choose Michael P Corcoran
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 Michael P Corcoran's practice in the field of divorce, chapter 7, car accidents, child custody, and chapter 13.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael P Corcoran brings 41+ 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 divorce, chapter 7, and car accidents, Michael P Corcoran can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Traverse City
A Traverse City-based practice means Michael P Corcoran attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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