Legal Services & Lawyers

Michelle McLean received her Bachelors of Science from Cornerstone University in 2002. She later received her Juris Doctorate Cum Laude from Michigan State University College of Law in 2007. While earning her law degree, Ms. McLean served both on the Inns of Court (Lansing) and also worked as an extern for Kent Countyâs 17th Circuit Judicial Court.

Prior to practicing law, Ms. Mclean worked for a national mortgage lender and has over fifteen years experience in this capacity. She worked as an underwriter, collector, manager, and finally as an account executive. By combining her vast experience in mortgage lending/real estate industry with the practice of law, Ms. McLean offers her clients a unique perspective as their advocate.

Michelle has extensive knowledge in mortgage lending law and also has experience handling foreclosure rescue scams, mortgage lending abuses, mortgage fraud, mortgage modifications, and is familiar with relevant mortgage banking laws. In addition, Michelle handles many other consumer law issues from deceptive and fraudulent trade practices, lemon laws, breach of warranty issues, consumer debt collection violations, fair credit reporting issues, and student loan law issues. In addition, Michelle has handled several landlord tenant cases involving breach of lease, default, eviction, etc.

In the area of family law, Michelle has handled several cases involving contested custody, divorce, parenting time disputes, child support review, spousal support, grandparent visitation, adoption, and conservatorships/guardianships.

Michelle handles criminal cases such as domestic violence, drunk driving, larceny, retail fraud, embezzlement, and criminal sexual conduct.

Michelle McLean is dedicated to the effective and efficient advocacy of her clients. She promises to be readily available and easily accessible, to be fair and honest with billing, and to zealously and rigorously represent her clients. If you hire Michelle, you will have hired an energetic attorney who is dedicated and passionate about best serving your legal needs.

With 30 years of government service at all levels, I can bring this experience to your advantage when dealing with government officials or agencies. Whether the problem is with law enforcement, zoning officials, social workers, the mayor or the garbage man, government claims are brought down to size and those responsible for misconduct are held accountable.

Former Assistant Prosecutor, Police Officer, Federal Agent. Professor of Criminal Justice. Advisor to Michigan Senate Judiciary Committee on Drunk Driving law. Ph.D Candidate in sociology (drunk driving), LL.M candidate in labor law.

The Scott Law Firm, P.L.L.C. is located 10 minutes south of Lansing in Eaton Rapids. Our primary areas of practice include Estate Planning; Divorce, Custody, and Family Law; Contract and Business Law; General Litigation; Guardianship; Wills, Trusts, and Probate; Criminal Law; and Animal Law. However, we are also available to speak to you about any interesting or unique legal problems that may arise. Our practice regularly takes us to Charlotte, Lansing, Mason, Jackson, and other surrounding areas.

Our goal is to handle your case with personal attention and to deliver quality legal services. Our philosophy is to represent each client as if we were assisting a member of our own family. In short, we take care of our clients and aggressively pursue each case toward a successful outcome. We offer free consultations to each of our potential clients so that we may assess all possible claims.

I am a solo attorney operating in the heart of the capitol city of Lansing, MI. For your convenience, I offer home visits and weekend appointments to better accomodate your schedule. My main areas of practice include: Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation, Constitutional Law, Family Law, and Wills and Estate Planning. Don't hesitate to give a call for your FREE consultation!