Lawyer Burton R. Shifman, graduated from
University of Michigan, A.B., 1950; University of Michigan, M.B.A., 1951 Wayne State University Law School, J.D., with distinction, 1954, is now employed by Shifman & Carlson, P.C. at
31700 Middlebelt, Suite 126 Farmington Hills, MI 48334.
While being a member of Oakland County (President, 1977-1978; Chairman, Judicial Selection and Tenure Committee, 1967-1968) and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Michigan (Member: Grievance Committee; 18th Congressional District, 1961-1970; Representative Assembly, 1972-1978; 1984-1986; Commissioner, 1979-1990; Secretary, 1984-1986); Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys (President, 1982-1983); Education Law Association (formerly NOLPE) (President, 1980)., Burton R. Shifman is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Burton R. Shifman as your lawyer, you should consider whether Burton R. Shifman offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Burton R. Shifman has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Burton R. Shifman's office is located at Farmington Hills, MI, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.
You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.
Burton R. Shifman has been admitted in 1954, Michigan; 1956, U.S. Tax Court; 1958, U.S. Supreme Court; United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals; United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan; United States District Court, Western District of Michigan; United States Court of International Trade; United States Court of Military Appeals. His or her practice areas include Municipal Law; School Law; Education Law; Municipal Finance; Bond Counsel; Discrimination Law; Special Education Law; Wills; Trust; Estate Planning; Probate; Elder Law; Labor Law; Employment Law; Corporate Law; Business Law; Commercial Law; Appellate Law; Governmental Law; Real Estate Law; Arbitration; Construction Law; Administrative Law; Franchising Law.
Burton R. Shifman's college and law school education includes University of Michigan, A.B., 1950; University of Michigan, M.B.A., 1951, Wayne State University Law School, J.D., with distinction, 1954. Other biographical background includes Tau Epsilon Rho. Recipient, Distinguished Municipal Attorney Award (MAMA), 2005. Author: "A Nest of New Problems, Community Communication v. Boulder—New Problems for Municipalities," Vol. 61, No. 6, Michigan Bar Journal, June, 1982; "Michigan Municipalities and Antitrust; New Problems with Cable TV and Other Areas," Michigan Municipal Review, June, 1982. Municipal Judge, Oak Park, 1957-1968. Member of Panel, American Arbitration Association.. You should contact other
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