Lisa D. Stern

With a seasoned career spanning over two decades, Lisa D. Stern stands out as a distinguished family law attorney, renowned for her dedicated representation in all facets of domestic relations. Founding her own law firm – Lisa D. Stern, with offices in Bloomfield Hills and Detroit, she encompasses a broad spectrum of family law services, including the crafting of prenuptial agreements, guiding clients through the intricacies of divorce and custody disputes, and adeptly handling post-judgment proceedings. She navigates complex asset divisions, particularly in relation to closely held businesses and extensive marital estates.

Ms. Stern’s legal education was completed at Wayne State University Law School, where she earned her Juris Doctor in 1995, preceded by a Bachelor of Arts degree from Michigan State University in 1991. Her admission to the bar has enabled her to advocate tenaciously for her clients' rights and interests.

Renowned for her assertive advocacy, Ms. Stern collaborates extensively with a network of esteemed professionals, including psychologists, mediators and private investigators, ensuring comprehensive representation for her clients. She is especially attuned to the financial and entrepreneurial implications of marriage dissolution, advising her clients with strategic acumen on matters like property disposition, retirement account division and support issues.

Ms. Stern's pioneering work extends to championing the rights of the LGBTQ+ community, addressing the unique challenges they face in the realms of marriage, adoption and child custody. Her commitment to equality and justice has earned her a seat on the board of Fair Michigan, a nonprofit organization striving for LGBT equality. Her professional journey is marked by active participation in various legal communities, including memberships in the Oakland County Bar Association’s Family Law Committee, the Wayne County Bar Family Law Committee and the State Bar of Michigan's Family Law Section. 

Recognized for her excellence through numerous accolades, Ms. Stern was featured as a top lawyer in DBusiness Magazine for multiple years and celebrated as the Best Divorce Attorney by readers of Hour Detroit Magazine. In 2021, her exceptional contributions to the field of law were acknowledged with the prestigious Women's Lawyer of the Year award from Lawyers Weekly, and she has received a Distinguished* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell, further solidifying her reputation as a leader in family law. Moreover, she has a perfect 10/10 rating on Avvo. 

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