Andrew W. Mayoras
Partner awmayoras@brmmlaw.com
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Phone: 248-641-7070
Fax: 248-641-7073
1301 West Long Lake Rd
Suite 340
Troy, Michigan 48098
Andrew W. Mayoras is Co-Founder & Director of The Center for Probate Litigation, a division of Barron, Rosenberg, Mayoras & Mayoras, P.C. in Michigan.
He specializes in contested legal issues effecting seniors, caregivers and their families, including probate litigation; disputes involving wills, trusts, and estates; guardianships; and theft and exploitation of the elderly.
Andy completed a book on the subject called Trial & Heirs: Famous Fortune Fights!, (www.trialandheirs.com) which is now available for purchase on Amazon, through which he uses celebrity stories to educate readers how to plan properly and protect their families and legacies.
Andy also writes The Probate Lawyer Blog: Famous Fortune Fights!, which also contains celebrity and other true stories of national interest related to these legal issues.
A frequent public speaker, Andy teaches attorneys, professionals, businesses and others about probate litigation topics, through presentations, print, broadcast media and social media websites.
He is a graduate of University of Michigan Law School, where he met his wife Danielle, who is also a shareholder of the firm.
He can be reached via email at awmayoras@brmmlaw.com, phone at 248-641-7070.
He specializes in contested legal issues effecting seniors, caregivers and their families, including probate litigation; disputes involving wills, trusts, and estates; guardianships; and theft and exploitation of the elderly.
Andy completed a book on the subject called Trial & Heirs: Famous Fortune Fights!, (www.trialandheirs.com) which is now available for purchase on Amazon, through which he uses celebrity stories to educate readers how to plan properly and protect their families and legacies.
Andy also writes The Probate Lawyer Blog: Famous Fortune Fights!, which also contains celebrity and other true stories of national interest related to these legal issues.
A frequent public speaker, Andy teaches attorneys, professionals, businesses and others about probate litigation topics, through presentations, print, broadcast media and social media websites.
He is a graduate of University of Michigan Law School, where he met his wife Danielle, who is also a shareholder of the firm.
He can be reached via email at awmayoras@brmmlaw.com, phone at 248-641-7070.
Education
Juris Doctor, University of Michigan Law School, 1995
Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan, 1993
High Distinction, in English and Psychology.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
MichiganUnited States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
United States Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Professional & Bar Association Memberships
Michigan State Bar Association
Member Since: 1996
Oakland County Bar Association
Member Since: 1996
Michigan Justice Association
Member Since: 1996
SAVE Task Force (for prevention of elder abuse)
Member Since: 2008
Working Caregiver Initiative
Member Since: 2008
American MENSA
Member Since: 2009
National Council on Aging
Member Since: 2009
American Society on Aging
Member Since: 2009
Specialties
Helping families with difficult cases involving:
Wills, trusts, estates, elder abuse, exploitation, guardianships, conservatorships, asset disputes, joint accounts, estate administration, insurance issues, annuity problems, undue influence, beneficiary rights, fiduciary abuses, trust and decedent estate, and other probate issues and legal problems relating to seniors and their families.
Andrew also practices general civil litigation including commercial litigation, real estate, business formation and planning, and personal injury.
Articles and Publications
"Trial & Heirs: Famous Fortune Fights!" Co-author, 2009
"Estate Planning Can Save Headaches for Heirs," Chicago Tribune - October 25, 2009, Andrew W. Mayoras quoted
"Advocates: NYC Astor Case a Win on Financial Abuse," Associated Press - October 17, 2009, Andrew W. Mayoras quoted
Alzhiemer's Disease and Related Dementias: a Guidebook for Care, Comfort, Legal and Financial Security, published by Pelican Print, co-authored by Andrew W. Mayoras
The Probate Lawyer Blog: Famous Fortune Fights, Editor and Author
Celebrity Money Battles, www.newsplink.com, May 2009
What Happens When The Family Can't Get Along? Introduction, authored and published by Andrew W. Mayoras, Director of The Center for Probate Litigation, August 2008
Challenging a Power of Attorney, authored and published by Andrew W. Mayoras, Director of The Center for Probate Litigation, August 2008
Guardianship and Conservatorship, authored and published by Andrew W. Mayoras, Director of The Center for Probate Litigation, August 2008
Theft and Exploitation of Assets, authored and published by Andrew W. Mayoras, Director of The Center for Probate Litigation, August 2008
Legal Challenges Involving Joint Assets, Wills and Trusts, authored and published by Andrew W. Mayoras, Director of The Center for Probate Litigation, August 2008
"Estate Planning Can Save Headaches for Heirs," Chicago Tribune - October 25, 2009, Andrew W. Mayoras quoted
"Advocates: NYC Astor Case a Win on Financial Abuse," Associated Press - October 17, 2009, Andrew W. Mayoras quoted
Alzhiemer's Disease and Related Dementias: a Guidebook for Care, Comfort, Legal and Financial Security, published by Pelican Print, co-authored by Andrew W. Mayoras
The Probate Lawyer Blog: Famous Fortune Fights, Editor and Author
Celebrity Money Battles, www.newsplink.com, May 2009
What Happens When The Family Can't Get Along? Introduction, authored and published by Andrew W. Mayoras, Director of The Center for Probate Litigation, August 2008
Challenging a Power of Attorney, authored and published by Andrew W. Mayoras, Director of The Center for Probate Litigation, August 2008
Guardianship and Conservatorship, authored and published by Andrew W. Mayoras, Director of The Center for Probate Litigation, August 2008
Theft and Exploitation of Assets, authored and published by Andrew W. Mayoras, Director of The Center for Probate Litigation, August 2008
Legal Challenges Involving Joint Assets, Wills and Trusts, authored and published by Andrew W. Mayoras, Director of The Center for Probate Litigation, August 2008
Representative Clients
Client Recommendations:
Denice L. Drew of Eastpointe, Michigan
Please also visit http://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmayoras to view more client recommendations.
- Retaining the legal counsel of Andy Mayoras was perhaps the smartest decision my siblings and I could have done. Although our decision was made after long and careful discussion, Andy and the staff of Barron, Rosenberg, Mayoras & Mayoras were able to see us through a very difficult and trying time of family conflict relative to the financial management and physical well being of our elderly mother whose mental capacity prevented her from personal decision making.
- Andy Mayoras and his law firm represent the best and finest legal minds around in the critical area of estate planning and probate law. It is all in the details – Andy is knowledgeable, experienced, and gifted at communicating complex issues with “user friendly” ease.
- When I decided to seek out a new attorney because of poor legal representation, I came across the firm Barron, Rosenberg, Mayoras & Mayoras, P.C. by searching the web. In my initial telephone interview with Attorney Andrew Mayoras, he avowed that he would fight for me. He was exactly what I was looking for in an elder law attorney.
Denice L. Drew of Eastpointe, Michigan
- Andy Mayoras’ probate court knowledge, experience and tenacity saved my company from possible closure.
- If you were to list all the qualities most needed to be an exceptional lawyer, you would find them in Mr. Mayoras. From the legal services he provided for me, I give him the highest possible recommendation.
- Andy, I can not thank you enough for your kindness and compassion during the difficult time of taking my own mother to court to gain visitation rights to my father. You understood my needs, my father’s condition, and my mother’s mental illness. You took a dysfunctional family and gave us the ability to function.
- Andy, you were such a help to our family, especially to me. Your kind businesslike caring got me through.
- It was a blessing that we found this law firm. Everyone was really helpful and we learned a lot! Andy was always there to help us with everything.
- Andy shows compassion and understanding when working with his clients during what can be emotional and/or difficult times.
- He was very helpful when an event occurred where we needed extra legal representation. I have recommended him to other people.
- Andy represented me/our family in court, filed forms, completed confusing financial forms and told me what I could for myself. He was always aware that finances were limited and the ultimate goal was to provide quality care for dad. I appreciated the honest answers that dragging on a lawsuit would use up valuable financial resources with no guarantees that courts would recover what was taken. We did achieve removal of individual from assets and any further involvement in dad’s life.
- Very knowledgeable of elder law. Prompt in returning phone calls. Prompt and complete in all responses including court procedures.
- Andy was a great help with our family disputes. Andy Mayoras made many bad experiences bearable.
Please also visit http://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmayoras to view more client recommendations.
Non-Legal Activities
- Blogging and writing about Celebrity probate cases, (visit www.probatelawyerblog.com),
- Social Media Marketing
- Lecturing/speaking
- Spending time with wife Danielle and three wonderful kids
- Sports (football, basketball and baseball)
- Coaching kids' soccer teams
- Reading
- Traveling
