“...one the nation’s premier domestic relations firms, having established a reputation for resolving complicated matrimonial disputes and obtaining outstanding results.”

John F. Schaefer

John Schaefer, our firm's founding partner, is one of the best-known and most highly-respected matrimonial lawyers in the United States. From its inception, Best Lawyers in America has listed John Schaefer as one of the premier matrimonial lawyers in America. More recently, Worth magazine named him one of the top 100 lawyers in America, in any practice area.

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Mark A. Bank

Mark Bank's legal career has predominantly focused on complex matrimonial matters. He has been listed by his peers in Best Lawyers in America as one of the top family law attorneys in the country and in Michigan Super Lawyers as one the premier family law attorneys in Michigan. He is also a Fellow in the nationally distinguished American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.

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B. Andrew Rifkin

B. Andrew Rifkin has more than 17 years of experience representing clients in complex matrimonial and litigation cases, business and entertainment matters, and other intricate personal and contractual relationships.  He is recognized by his peers in Michigan Super Lawyers as one the premier family law attorneys in Michigan. Martindale-Hubbell, a nationally-recognized directory of attorneys, has rated Mr. Rifkin "AV," the highest possible rating of his legal ability and ethical standards, as established by confidential opinions from members of the Michigan Bar.  He has had extensive first-chair trial experience in matrimonial, personal injury, product liability, and commercial lawsuits, having successfully tried cases to judges and juries in federal and state courts throughout Michigan.

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