Thomas C. Kates PLLC
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Founded in 1989, Thomas C. Kates PLLC, located in Holland, Michigan, has over 30 years of experience in the practice of law. For the past fifteen years, the firm has focused on family law, including divorce and custody cases. Prior to this, they worked in general civil litigation, gaining first chair trial experience in construction design and defect litigation, and property litigation. Thomas C. Kates is also a certified domestic mediator, helping clients resolve their cases through mediation.
Specialties
Issue status
Agreed, Contested
New or existing case
New motion or petition, Case in process, Mediation, Appeal
Service type
Consultation / advice, Representation
Location and hours
Thomas C. Kates PLLC
36 West Eighth Street
Holland, MI 49423
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8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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Work Experience
Founding Attorney
Thomas C. Kates PLLC
2007 - Present
Attorney
Hackney Grover Hoover and Bean
2006 - 2007
Attorney
Bigler Berry Johnston Sztykiel and Hunt
2002 - 2006
Managing Partner
Wilson and Kates, P.C.
1998 - 2002
Attorney--shareholder
Smith Haughey Rice and Roegge
1989 - 1997
Education
Mediation Training Consultation Institute
2014
Mediation Training Consultation Institute
2014
Wayne State University Law School
1989
Central Michigan University
1983
Mediation Training Consultation Institute
2014
Mediation Training Consultation Institute
Mediation
2014
Wayne State University Law School
Law
1989
Central Michigan University
Education
1983
Associations & Affiliations
Mediation Services
Mediation Education Committee
Holland Solo Bar Association
Founder
Ottawa County Circuit Court, Family Division
Domestic Mediation Panel
Allegan County Circuit Court
Case Evaluator
State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section
Member
Kent County Circuit Court
Case Evaluator
Case Evaluation Panel, Ottawa County
Case Evaluator
Mason-Lake Bar Assn
Past President
Michigan Defense Trial Counsel
Member
Wayne Law Review
Assistant Editor
Publications
Amazon
The Michigan Divorce and Child Custody Handbook
2016
Michigan Bar Journal Online
"Holding Court At Sunrise"
2012
Wayne Law Review
Publisher Liability for "Gun for Hire" Advertisements
1989
Speaking Engagements
Winning At Home In Service
Mediation for Counseling Professionals
2014
Talk of the Town Radio Show
New Trends in Mediation
2014
Wellness Staff In Service Training
Family Law Issues for Counseling Professionals
2012
the Peacemaker course
Alternative Dispute Resolution
2008
Nurse Education In Service
Anatomy of a Lawsuit
2001
Continuing Medical Education
Emergency Treatment and Active Labor Act Update
1996
Services offered
Divorce Lawyer
Family Law Attorney
Mediator