Atty. Sydney Rooks

Atty. Sydney Rooks

Sydney Rooks is a lawyer practicing elder law & disability rights, environmental law, probate & estate planning and 2 other areas of law. Sydney received a B.A. degree from Oakland University in 1973, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Lexington Lexington 43 yrs experience 43 year
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About Sydney Rooks at a glance

Sydney Rooks is a Member based in Lexington, Michigan, practicing at Sydney Rooks, PLLC. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, litigation, elder law, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1983) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1984). Educated at University of Detroit (J.D., 1982) and Oakland University (B.A., 1973). Active member of Detroit Bar Association State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in Lexington, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sydney Rooks is a lawyer practicing elder law & disability rights, environmental law, probate & estate planning and 2 other areas of law
  • Sydney received a B.A. degree from Oakland University in 1973, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Sydney practices at Sydney Rooks, PLLC in Lexington, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Sydney Rooks's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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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 Lexington 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 Sydney Rooks

Where is Sydney Rooks's law office located?
Sydney Rooks's law practice is located in Lexington, Michigan. The firm is Sydney Rooks, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sydney Rooks handle?
Sydney Rooks focuses on probate, estate planning, litigation, elder law, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Sydney Rooks practiced law?
Sydney Rooks has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Sydney Rooks go to law school?
Sydney Rooks earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact Sydney Rooks for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Detroit
- 1982
B.A.
Oakland University
- 1973

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 1984

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