Michelle M. McLean

Michelle McLean received her Bachelors of Science from Cornerstone University in 2002. She later received her Juris Doctorate Cum Laude from Michigan State University College of Law in 2007. While earning her law degree, Ms. McLean served both on the Inns of Court (Lansing) and also worked as an extern for Kent Countyâs 17th Circuit Judicial Court. Prior to practicing law, Ms. Mclean worked for a national mortgage lender and has over fifteen years experience in this capacity. She worked as an underwriter, collector, manager, and finally as an account executive. By combining her vast experience in mortgage lending/real estate industry with the practice of law, Ms. McLean offers her clients a unique perspective as their advocate. Michelle has extensive knowledge in mortgage lending law and also has experience handling foreclosure rescue scams, mortgage lending abuses, mortgage fraud, mortgage modifications, and is familiar with relevant mortgage banking laws. In addition, Michelle has handled many other consumer law issues from deceptive and fraudulent trade practices, lemon laws, breach of warranty issues, consumer debt collection violations, fair credit reporting issues, and student loan law issues. In addition, Michelle has handled several landlord tenant cases involving breach of lease, default, eviction, etc. In the area of family law, Michelle has successfully represented clients regarding divorce, contested custody, parenting time disputes, child support review, spousal support, fair and equitable division of the marital estate, grandparent visitation, adoption, paternity, and conservatorships/guardianships. Michelle handles criminal cases such as domestic violence, drunk driving, larceny, retail fraud, embezzlement, and criminal sexual conduct. She has successfully defended clients both in the federal court and in the state courts. Michelle also handles various other legal claims such as construction disputes, breach of contract, boundary

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Michigan

Since 2007

Partner

Bolhouse Baar & Hofstee PC

2011 - Current

Associate Attorney

Kluczynski Girtz and Vogelzang

2009 - 2011

Attorney at Law

Michelle M. McLean P.C.

2008 - 2009

Michigan State University

J.D. | Law

2002 - 2007

Honors: Cum Laude

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Member

Current

Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan

Member

Current

Women Lawyers Association of Michigan

Member

Current

National Association of Professional Women

Member

Current

Federal Bar Association

Member

Current

American Bar Association

Member

Current

Notary Public, Kent County, Michigan

Notary

Current

Grand Rapids Bar Association

Board Member-Community Outreach Coordiantor -Young Lawyers Section

Current

Activities: Family Law Section, Litigation Section, and Young Lawyers Section

State Bar of Michigan

Member

2007 - Current

Inns of Court-E. Lansing Section

Member

2005 - 2006

Advising Clients Facing Foreclosure

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