Lawrence J. Lacey, experienced Estate Planning, Probate attorney in Royal Oak, MI with 7 reviews
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Lawrence J. Lacey

26080 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak, MI

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Tanya

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06 Nov, 2017
Mr. Lacey initially litigated a rental dispute with an apartment complex in Rochester Hills Michigan. The apartment complex claimed that I owed them money and was suing me for that money and more. Mr. Lacey was referred to me by a co-worker. I presented Mr. Lacey with the proof that I didn't owe the money and he was successful in resolving the issue in my favor. Because of this issue I decided to move and a few years later the complex tried to sue me for wrongful termination of the lease even though I gave the complex written notice that I was leaving because of the negative history that we had together and they agreed to let me go. I contacted Mr. Lacey again and the final result was a "tie"; the ruling was that I had to pay some money to the complex but they had to give me back my security deposit which they had held. More recently Mr. Lacey helped my husband and I create our Living Wills.
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Karl

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04 Oct, 2017
I hired Mr. Lacey to handle and work with me regarding Landlord/Tenant contracts and disputes. I also have had land contracts written and executed by him. I found working with Mr. Lacey to be very easy as we accomplished all of my needs. I have recommended him to other family members as well as business acquaintance. All have commented with the same remarks "How easy he is to work with and he does get the job done"
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Chris

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30 Sep, 2017
We were in need of an attorney located in Michigan to help us dispose of family property in the state of Michigan. This involved several family members and most living in different states. We contacted Mr. Lacey to see if he could represent us in this matter to help resolve the multiple issues that were involved in the selling of this acreage. Through his diligence and resourcefulness along with many long distance phone conversations, he was able to effectively help us liquidate this property. We could never have accomplished this without Mr. Lacey's help, diligence and trust, especially handling this matter long distance. We unfortunately never personally met, but I feel as though I have known him for a very long time. I highly recommend his services to anyone! I can never thank him enough for handling this sensitive matter in such a professional way!!!
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Responsive and attentive to client needs
“Mr. Lacey was attentive, prompt and extremely considerate of my situation and needs.”
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Provides helpful guidance and advice
“Larry was a guiding light into the Probate Court system as I was faced with dealing with a family member's estate. Thankful for the good advice I got from Larry.”
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Effective in resolving legal issues
“He gave me sound advice on how to handle a situation involving an unethical contractor, and how to keep the situation from getting worse.”
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Diligent and resourceful in handling complex matters
“Through his diligence and resourcefulness along with many long distance phone conversations, he was able to effectively help us liquidate this property.”
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Easy to work with and gets the job done
“I found working with Mr. Lacey to be very easy as we accomplished all of my needs. I have recommended him to other family members as well as business acquaintance. All have commented with the same remarks 'How easy he is to work with and he does get the job done'.”
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