Serving Clients In Grand Rapids And Across Kent And Ottawa Counties In West Michigan Since 2013
A Fresh Approach To Resolving Difficult Family Disputes
Family conflict can wear you out. By the time you are ready to speak with an attorney, you may be under extreme exhaustion and anxious about your next steps. At Toburen Law PLC, Mike understands how this might be the worst time of your life. He takes his role as counselor of law seriously. He listens to you carefully so he can better understand your goals.
Born and raised in west Michigan, Mike became a lawyer and opened his law firm because he truly wants to help people. In the past decade, he has established a solid reputation for his exemplary legal services and ability to provide creative legal solutions for his clients. He is known in west Michigan courts for his aggressive representation and his compassionate nature. As a certified collaborative divorce lawyer and as a family law mediator, he gives clients a range of options to approach resolving the toughest of their family disputes.
Mike has been recognized as a top family law lawyer by Grand Rapids Magazine from 2021-2023. He has been selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers Rising Stars from 2018-2023. Fewer than 2.5% of family law attorneys in Michigan under the age of 40 or practicing for under a decade are selected to this list.
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Answers And Solutions For Your Estate Planning Questions
Attorney Mike Toburen is an educator, especially when it comes to helping clients with their estate planning. Any time you experience a shift in your life’s circumstances, your estate plan should reflect these changes. Many times, couples do not consider the importance of creating powers of attorney for financial and medical decisions, wills and for some families, trusts. Mike can help you create or update your estate planning documents so they are specifically tailored to your new situation.
Premier Legal Representation For Family Law, Estate Planning, And Mediation For Clients Throughout West Michigan
What Clients Say
We thought that we were all set as we had wills and medical advocates in place however learned that what we thought would happen when we were no longer here and what would happen were not the same. We were not as prepared as we thought that we were. Michael Toburen easily helped us navigate the difficult process of ensuring that we left our family in the best possible position when we are no longer here or if in a regrettable incapacitated situation.
Mike isn’t your typical lawyer. He helped me with my divorce and I found him to be personable and compassionate (though he does have a firm, aggressive undertone to his work – which I appreciated). I left my marriage well taken care of and was able to avoid the harsh legal battle that other lawyers were chomping at the bit for. I felt comfortable asking him questions and he kept me informed every step of the way. If you’re looking for a smooth divorce experience, Mike’s your guy.
My wife and I consulted with Mike to update our will and to do some additional legal work for our family. He and his assistant, Phoebe, were a delight to work with. He did excellent work and was cost effective in doing so. We ended up with very good results for the work that needed to be done. We highly recommend Mike and his team if you need legal work done. It was a delight to work with him. — J.L.
Mike was very helpful in educating us on the difference between a will and a trust. And which one would be the best fit for our needs. We were very happy with the final result and we have and will continue to recommend Mike to our friends and family.
I had a very thorough custody battle and Mike was there every step of the way. He was able to give me guidance and advice in the toughest situations. I always felt like I could trust Mike. He also goes above and beyond, going the extra mile. He has stayed at his office later to accommodate my schedule at times. Most importantly he helped me gain full custody of my son for which I can never be thankful enough. Anyone is in the best of hands with Mike. — M.S.
Mike Toburen demonstrated a delicate ability to transfer my family’s needs into execution. While representing my case, Mike listened to everything I required and exceeded my expectations with his knowledge of the law. He was honest and explained everything thoroughly. He effectively formulated strategies, tactics, and action plans to drive fair results, while maintaining a genuine interest in my families welfare. Phoebe was also very helpful! Even though this was a difficult process, Toburen Law gave me peace of mind and excellent results. I highly recommend them. — J.S.
Talk To A Lawyer Who Focuses On Your Goals
You won’t find generic, cookie-cutter solutions at Toburen Law. When you reach out to attorney Mike Toburen, he will respond to you within the next business day. As his client, you can trust that the legal documents and counsel you leave with are of the highest caliber. When you leave, the door remains open for questions and any referrals you may need in the future.
Mike is a proud member of the local community. He is an active volunteer and serves several area organizations such as the YMCA, First Tee of West Michigan, Andrew Elliott Rusticus Foundation, Friends of Dyslexia Education for West Michigan Children.
Call Toburen Law in Grand Rapids at 616-818-1842 or send an email inquiry to make arrangements for a consultation with an experienced attorney who concentrates on helping you achieve your legal objectives.