Lawyers in Clarkston, MI

Finding a lawyer in Clarkston

Clarkston is a small village in Oakland County, north of Pontiac and Waterford, and civil and criminal cases from the surrounding area are generally heard in the Oakland County courts. Known for its small historic downtown and the lakes and wooded subdivisions that surround it, Clarkston has a legal market weighted toward real estate and estate planning work alongside the family law and personal injury practice found in any northern Oakland County community.

Legal issues people in Clarkston bring to lawyers

• Real Estate — lakefront and subdivision home purchases, closings and occasional boundary disputes in the area's wooded, lake-dotted terrain.
• Estate Planning & Probate — wills, trusts, powers of attorney and probate matters for local homeowners.
• Family & Divorce — divorce, custody and property division handled in Oakland County's family courts.
• Personal Injury and Car Accident — negligence and crash claims, usually pursued on a contingency fee.
• Business — contracts and formation for the small businesses along the village's historic downtown.
• Employment — wrongful termination and workplace disputes.

Choosing a law firm in Clarkston

Before you hire anyone, look up their license status with the State Bar of Michigan, which also lists any public disciplinary history. Ask how much experience the firm has specifically in Oakland County's courts, and for a real estate matter, ask about experience with lakefront or rural-lot transactions typical of the area. Get the fee arrangement in writing, whether it's contingency, hourly or a flat fee, before any work begins.

Free and low-cost help

The Detroit metro area has legal aid organizations that assist lower-income residents with civil matters such as housing, family law and public benefits, and the State Bar of Michigan's referral service can connect you with a local attorney for a modest consultation fee. Oakland County's courts publish self-help materials for small claims and similar matters people handle on their own.

For specific help, see real estate lawyers in Clarkston. See also lawyers in Waterford and lawyers in Pontiac, both nearby in Oakland County.

Lawyers in Michigan

This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change and every case is different — talk to a licensed Michigan attorney about your situation.