Gregory Dean Law, Serving Michigan since 1994

Experienced.

Trustworthy.

Respected.

How I can help you

I believe that the relationship between a client and their lawyer should inspire comfort and confidence. As an attorney with almost 25 years of experience, I have developed skills in a number of areas, while retaining the basic tools that are needed – attention and compassion.
At the same, I have cultivated dynamic relationships and partnerships keeping me ahead of developing legal trends, enabling me to better protect my clients. With these two pieces, I am able to develop complete solutions to assist clients with all legal obstacles or challenges that they may encounter.
My full-service law firm represents clients in Southeast Michigan on issues involving:
Gregory Dean Law, Serving Michigan since 1994

Experienced. Trustworthy. Respected.

How I can help you

I believe that the relationship between a client and their lawyer should inspire comfort and confidence. As an attorney with almost 25 years of experience, I have developed skills in a number of areas, while retaining the basic tools that are needed – attention and compassion.
At the same, I have cultivated dynamic relationships and partnerships keeping me ahead of developing legal trends, enabling me to better protect my clients. With these two pieces, I am able to develop complete solutions to assist clients with all legal obstacles or challenges that they may encounter.
My full-service law firm represents clients in Southeast Michigan on issues involving:

Family Law

Estate Planning

Probate

Civil Litigation

Criminal Law

Drunk Driving

OWI & Traffic

Real Estate

License Restoration

Gregory Dean Law, Serving Michigan since 1994

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Whether we are negotiating settlements, drafting contracts or preparing for trial, you’ll feel better having clarified the legal process and will leave my office with a better understanding of what’s happening. No two cases are the same, I take the time to thoroughly discover your unique needs and communicate with you about the next steps and the options you have to accomplish your goals.
I don’t hide behind a receptionist — I’m a real person, and I have your best interests in mind.
If you face a legal obstacle or challenge, or wish to prevent one, contact me to discuss your needs with a responsive, helpful legal advocate.

Not Sure What to Expect?

Gregory Dean Law, Serving Michigan since 1994

Let's Talk About Our First Meeting.

Whether we are negotiating settlements, drafting contracts or preparing for trial, you’ll feel better having clarified the legal process and will leave my office with a better understanding of what’s happening. No two cases are the same, I take the time to thoroughly discover your unique needs and communicate with you about the next steps and the options you have to accomplish your goals.
I don’t hide behind a receptionist — I’m a real person, and I have your best interests in mind.
If you face a legal obstacle or challenge, or wish to prevent one, contact me to discuss your needs with a responsive, helpful legal advocate.

What Our Clients Are Saying

For nearly 25 years, I have gone above and beyond to ensure my clients' success.

family law in south lyon michigan
Our practice focuses on a wide range of legal matters affecting families. This includes the following: skilled guidance with your divorce, legal separation/separate maintenance, custody/parenting time, child support, child protective proceedings, protection orders, adoption, step-parent adoptions, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, juvenile legal issues, alimony/spousal support, grandparent rights, mediation, and more.
Learn more about other areas of my law practice.

Family Law

No area of law has greater stakes than the welfare of your children. Nothing is more important to a parent than the time they spend with their children and making sure that their kids are safe and cared for. I aggressively pursue your claims to custody, parenting time and child support.

A fair and balanced division of assets is also critical in a divorce. When a fight is needed to obtain this, I will be there for you to make sure that you have the information you need to make decisions as to asset resolution, and, if necessary, to force the other side to be fair.

The family continues to grow and change after you are divorced. In those situations where you are unable to agree upon changes, I will be there to assist with ensuring that your child’s best interests come first, whether it be a parenting time dispute, child support modification, or if custody has to be changed.

Some of the problems that are encountered in a divorce can be addressed even before marriage. A carefully drafted Prenuptial Agreement can make sure that both parties know exactly where they stand before marriage, both in terms of divorces and death. Having worked on family law cases for years, I know the potential pitfalls, and how to address them ahead of time to protect your rights before you walk down the aisle.

From mediation to adoption to wills to divorce and legal separation, I will handle your case at every step. Contact my office at (248) 921-5098 or send me an email to set up an initial consultation.
Michigan Estate Planning

Estate Planning

The Law Offices of Gregory Dean can help with all facets of estate planning. I meet with my clients and review all of their estate planning goals and needs, and formulate the best path to those goals. From Wills to Revocable Trusts, from financial Powers of Attorney to Patient Advocate Designations, and all matters of asset titling, my experience and attentiveness will reassure you that entrusting me with your estate plan is the right decision.

The key to estate planning is to learn about the client -- his or her goals, needs, and concerns. Listening can be a rare quality, but it is one that I use to make sure that my client gets the right estate plan for their circumstances.

If you would like us to contact you to discuss your estate planning needs give my office a call at (248) 921-5098 or send me an email to set up an initial consultation.
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Probate & Estate Settlements

For those of you who have family members who have passed, probate or trust administration can be both confusing and overwhelming. Actions have to be taken in order to ensure that your family’s wishes are followed. The Law Offices of Gregory Dean can help you navigate the hurdles of the probate process and the obligations of administering a trust. If other heirs or creditors present challenges, I will also aggressively defend you in making sure that the final wishes of your loved ones are followed. I can also assist you with guardianship or conservatorship issues, for those of you who have loved ones suffering from a disability that compromises their capacity. Knowledge is critical to these matters, but compassion is integral, as well. I will bring these qualities and more to your particular circumstances, and give you the reassurance that you need to deal with these emotional issues.

Dealing With Probate And Estate Settlement Can Be Hard ― I can help give my office a call at (248) 921-5098 or send me an email to set up an initial consultation.
defending against civil lawsuits and in pursuing claims
What is General Litigation?
There are three major types of litigation in the court system – criminal, probate, and civil. Civil litigation involves claims between living individuals or private companies. These claims can include breach of contract, trespass, personal injury, and many other disputes. The parties do not typically involve government entities or deceased persons.

Civil Litigation

Receiving a Summons to appear in court can be a frightening thing. Just as frustrating, from the other side of the coin, is knowing that somebody took advantage of you, and not knowing how to make them answer.

In either case, having a competent attorney to guide you through it is critical. You need an attorney that will listen to the circumstances surrounding your case, identify the claims and defenses that you might have, and be prepared to aggressively present your case to the judge and jury.

In my career, I have assisted a host of clients in defending against civil lawsuits, and in pursuing claims to make my clients whole. If you have a legal issue that involves or will require a civil lawsuit, let me evaluate the case for you, and make sure that the best possible resolution is obtained.

Examples of Civil litigation would include: Civil Defense, Litigation Representation for Plaintiffs or Defendants, Business Litigation, Breach of Contract, Civil lawsuit defense, Commercial Lease Disputes, Commercial Law Litigation, Construction litigation (commercial), Emplyoment Claims, Ppersonal Injury, Non-compete disputes and more.

Get The Legal Help You Need - Call at (248) 921-5098 or send me an email to set up an initial consultation.
criminal law attorney south lyon michigan
I handle many types of cases, from misdemeanors to felonies, including: assault charges, drug possession, drunk driving & OWI, juvenile offenses, larceny, internet and computer crimes, forgery or fraud, theft and shoplifting, traffic-related charges, malicious destruction of property, criminal record sealing and expungement, harassment, probation violation, protection orders, property crimes and more.

Criminal Law

Getting involved in the criminal system is a gut-wrenching situation. However, if you have an attorney with experience and skill in criminal matters, the problems that you are encountering will have solutions.

I have been representing criminal clients for over 20 years, aggressively defending them and looking out for their interests. I have consistently obtained resolutions for my clients that let them have their lives and their futures back.

Good people can find themselves in bad situations. Having the right attorney can be the difference between resolving a bad situation, and making a bad situation worse.

Experience & Knowledge of The Michigan Court System – An Invaluable Tool!

If you find yourself in a bad situation, give me a call (248) 921-5098 or send me an email to set up an initial consultation.
dui and owi in south lyon michigan

Drunk Driving & Traffic Offenses

Traffic tickets can be low point infractions or more serious offenses. Often traffic related offenses are treated like a small deal by many law firms, but for clients who depend on their license for their livelihood, they can be as serious as any felony charge. You need an attorney that understands not only how the traffic court system works, but also the seriousness of the ticket for you.

I can help you with all of your traffic related offenses including Drunk Driving, OWI, reckless driving, fleeing & eluding, open intoxicants, careless driving, hit and run, speeding, driving with a revoked/suspension license (including charges related to prior Drunk Drivings), habitual traffic offender, traffic tickets, moving violations and many other things.

Michigan takes a strong stand against intoxicated and impaired drivers. If you’ve been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in Michigan, you need an ally who understands the law. Drunk Driving and OWI charges are extremely serious, and they’re often brought against good people who don’t deserve them or who’ve simply made a mistake. I understand how frightening and emotionally overwhelming these charges can be and realize that everyone is human and capable of making a mistake (including the police). As an experienced South Lyon attorney, I will provide an aggressive legal defense in order to minimize any potential penalties in your case.

Don’t Fight the Legal System Alone - give me a call (248) 921-5098 or send me an email to set up an initial consultation.
real estate lawyer south lyon michigan
My experience in matters of real estate legal service include purchases, sales, closings, contracts small to complex, title review, foreclosures, foreclosure defense, deeds, land use, zoning appeals and variances, easements, quiet title actions, leases landlord/tenant, negligence, disputes and breaches, trespass, boundary line, easements, liens, leasing commercial space, mediation, and civil litigation.

Real Estate

I have had years of experience in real estate, in both transactions and litigation. My immersion in both areas has sharpened and honed my skills. Buying or selling your home can be one of the most important financial decisions that you make in your life. Having an experienced attorney, one that has handled countless transactions, and has experience litigating cases where problems arose as a result of poor drafting by other parties, will provide you with the comfort of knowing that your goals -- whether as a buyer or a seller – will be reached.

Beyond the personal residence, real estate is a tool for investment. An experienced and trusted legal mind is needed to navigate the complicated world of real estate investment. Whether it be drafting leases or purchase agreements, quieting title to a property, litigating real estate disputes, obtaining zoning variances, or reacquiring possession of your property, I will be the trusted partner that you need to maintain and grow your real estate investment.

For the best options for your real estate issue in Southeast Michigan - give me a call (248) 921-5098 or send me an email to set up an initial consultation.
License Restoration help Michigan

License Restoration

Being able to legally drive a vehicle is something that we all have taken for granted at times. When a person loses that right, they realize how difficult it is in southeast Michigan to survive without one. Our public transportation system is woefully inadequate, and you quickly will come to the realization that driving is not just a privilege, but an absolute necessity.

I have successfully represented many people who have lost their driving privileges, for a variety of reasons. Whether it be administrative revocations for alcohol offenses, implied consent suspensions, or excessive points, I have the experience to prepare you for properly filing for either an administrative review or a judicial challenge. Judges and SOS hearing officers are reluctant to give suspended or revoked drivers another opportunity. I will present and argue your case in such a way as maximizing your chances of getting back on the road.

Questions about Driving Privileges Reinstatement in Michigan - give me a call (248) 921-5098 or send me an email to set up an initial consultation.