Atty. William P. Shatzman

Atty. William P. Shatzman

William P. Shatzman is a lawyer practicing family law, wills & estates, adoptions and 11 other areas of law.

St. Clair Shores St. Clair Shores 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About William P. Shatzman at a glance

William P. Shatzman is a Member based in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, practicing at Shatzman & Shatzman. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, family law, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1990) and Michigan (1993). Educated at Loyola University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 1990) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1987). Active member of Oakland County Bar Association Macomb County Bar Association Illinois Bar Association Michigan Bar Association. Serands clients in St. Clair Shores, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William P. Shatzman is a lawyer practicing family law, wills & estates, adoptions and 11 other areas of law
  • William P. received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • William P. practices at Shatzman & Shatzman in St. Clair Shores, MI and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

William P. Shatzman's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

William P. Shatzman is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Michigan →

Wills

William P. Shatzman is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Michigan →

Child Custody & Visitation

William P. Shatzman is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Michigan →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

William P. Shatzman is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Michigan →

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.

William P. Shatzman is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning 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 St. Clair Shores 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 William P. Shatzman

Where is William P. Shatzman's law office located?
William P. Shatzman's law practice is located in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. The firm is Shatzman & Shatzman. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William P. Shatzman handle?
William P. Shatzman focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, family law, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has William P. Shatzman practiced law?
William P. Shatzman has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did William P. Shatzman go to law school?
William P. Shatzman earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact William P. Shatzman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University of Chicago Law School
- 1990
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1990
Michigan
Admitted: 1993

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