Michele is a family law attorney who helps her clients in a variety of issues including divorce, post-divorce, custody, and adoption.

Specifically, Michele represents her clients in courtrooms throughout west Michigan in cases pertaining to child custody, adoption and divorce matters.  In addition, she represents victims of domestic violence and child abuse in trials and hearings.  She also negotiates property division, in some cases containing multi-million dollar estates.

Michele gives back to the community by accepting pro bono cases in order to assist less privileged clients. She is also a member of the Family Law Section of the Grand Rapids Bar Association and has served as an advisor to the Domestic Violence Committee of the State Bar of Michigan. Previously, Michele has also been the author of a weekly blog on issues pertaining to family law.
 

Education

•   Aquinas College (B.A., 2003) 
•   Michigan State University College of Law (J.D., 2006). Jurisprudence Achievement Award in Research, Writing, and  Advocacy II

Admitted

• 2006, Michigan

Smith Haughey Publications

News for Michele M. Giordano

12/9/2011
New Family Law Attorney Joins Smith Haughey

Professional Affiliations

•   State Bar of Michigan (Member, Family Law Section; Advisor, Domestic Violence Committee 2010-2011)
•   Grand Rapids Bar Association (Member, Family Law Section)
•   Grand Rapids Young Professionals 

Community Affiliations

• Member, Gilda's Club -- Club Red