Erin L Emelander
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Erin L Emelander
Biography
Graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Bachelor's of Science in Behavioral Science with an emphasis in Criminal Justice.
Graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Was member of the Dean's List. Studied abroad in Australia and New Zealand.
Paralegal for The Law Office of Craig A. Jenison (6 years)Prior Litigation Support Analyst for Varnum (2 years)
Prior internship with Ottawa County Prosecutor's Office: assisted prosecution with a cold case murder trial
Prior internship with Kent County Prosecutor's Office Juvenile DivisionEstablished and ran her own law office following graduation for six months before accepting a position as Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Oceana County where she served under Joseph Bizon, Prosecuting Attorney (2 years)
Associate Attorney for Springstead Law Office, P.C. (2 years)Adjunct professor for West Shore Community College in the Corrections Department (3 years)
Attorney/Partner of Emelander Law Firm, P.C. (2015 - current)Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
DUI & DWI
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Juvenile Law
Animal & Dog Law
Fees
- Free Consultation - By appointment only 231-303-5005
- Contingent Fees - Depending on the type of legal matter, and circumstances therein, we may decide to accept a case on a contingency fee basis.
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Professional Experience
Adjunct Professor West Shore Community College
Year: 2013 - 2015
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Founder/Attorney Law Office of Erin L. Fisher, PLLC
Year: 2012 - 2013
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Internship Kent County Prosecutor's Office
Year: 2011 - 2011
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Attorney/Partner Emelander Law Firm, P.C.
Year: 2015 - Current
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Paralegal Law Office of Craig A. Jenison
Year: 2008 - 2012
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Litigation Analyst Varnum
Year: 2007 - 2009
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Internship Ottawa County Prosecutor's Office
Year: 2007 - 2008
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Administrative Assistant / Security / Events Coordination Freedom Village Retirement Village
Year: 2003 - 2008
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Associate Attorney Springstead Law Office, P.C.
Year: 2014 - 2015
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Chief Assistant Prosecutor Oceana County Prosecutor's Office
Year: 2013 - 2014
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Professional Associations
State Bar of Michigan # P75900 Member (Current)
Oceana/Newaygo Bar Association (Current)
Education
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Grand Valley State University B.S. (2007) | Behavioral Science
Year: 2003 - 2007
Honors: Honor Roll Activities: Youth Group leader Ottawa County Prosecutor's Office Internship
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Monash University Law Chambers, Melbourne, Australia Legal studies
Year: 2010
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University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand Legal studies
Year: 2010
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Western Michigan University Cooley Law School J.D. (2012)
Year: 2008 - 2012
Honors: Dean's List Activities: Paid note taker Mock Trial Studied abroad in Australia and New Zealand Internship with Kent County Prosecutor's Office
Certifications
- Family Law: ICLE 2014
Websites
31 East Wood Street, PO Box 849, Newaygo, MI 49337