Bonita Springs, Florida
| phone | (239) 333-2007 |
| fax | (239) 390-1140 |
| Email Me | |
Twenty three years owning and operating a successful law firm.
Recognized as a diligent advocate for clients and savvy business women.
Competent in numerous areas of law that require courtroom presence, deference to the court, and an ability to appeal to jury and mediators.
Strengths: File development and strategy, docket management, interrogation, motion practice, trial work, negotiation, and networking.
Experience in state and federal court
Ongoing commitment to continuing legal education.
Mentor to women seeking careers in legal field.
Possessed Real Estate License, Florida 2006
Experience in Michigan Courts and Federal District Courts including Michigan Court of Appeals and Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Experienced in lower Michigan counties including Wayne, Monroe, Macomb, Washtenaw, Oakland, Livingston, Eaton, Ingham and Gratiot.
- Areas of Practice:
- Plaintiff and Defense Civil Litigation
- Criminal Defense-Felonies and Misdemeanors
- Divorce
- Probate
- Paternity
- Worker's Compensation
- Juvenile Matters
- Landlord/Tenant
- Real Estate
- Bankruptcy
- Subrogation
- Education:
- Wayne State University Law School, Detroit, Michigan,
1982
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence - Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Honors: Summa Cum Laude
Honors: High Honors Graduate
Honors: Dean's List
Major: Criminal Justice and Psychology
- Honors and Awards:
- #1 in Wayne County compensation for court assignments for a female attorney, 1986 - 1988
- Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test/English Solicitor, January 1, 2006
- Admitted
- Wayne County Mediation, 1987 - Present
- Member
- Oakland County Mediation, 1987 - Present
- Member
- Wayne County Probate Mediation, 1990 - Present
- Member
- American Arbitration Association, 1987 - Present
- Member
- Juvenile Trial Lawyers Association, 1984 - Present
- Member/Board Member
- Downriver Business Community Affairs
- Member
- State Bar referral attorney
- Detroit Criminal Defense Bar Association, 2004
- Member
- Past Employment Positions:
- Plunkett Clooney, Law Clerk, 1980 - 1983
- Carol G. Vlachos P.C., Attorney, 1984 - 2005
- Carol Vlachos P.C. & Associates, Attorney, 2006 - Present
- Naples Realty Services, Inc., Realtor, 2006 - Present
- Fraternities/Sororities:
- Sigma Phi Epsilon
