About Us
The Law Firm of Thomas J. Demetriou specializes only in family law. Tom Demetriou has been a practicing attorney in the area specializing in family law for over 40 years. He has tried, settled, and mediated hundreds of cases over the years in the Tri-City area and throughout the state of Michigan. He has been awarded the highest rating possible by Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory for knowledge, ability, and ethics.
The firm’s basic approach is to find solutions to family issues without resorting to trial in a court of law. In the event a trial is necessary, you can depend on his years of experience to reach a fair result so that you can restore order and security to your life.
The firm has been ably assisted by a Legal Assistant who has served the firm for 28 years.
Our local ties and our knowledge of the local court system have been of benefit to our clients as they have gone through the legal system to secure a divorce or separate maintenance or to help resolve issues pertaining to children.
Tom Demetriou has participated in many seminars dealing with the issues of custody, property division, alimony, domestic violence and the mediation process.
Michigan statistics confirm that the overwhelming majority of family law issues are resolved without a trial. Of course, in the event that a trial is necessary to reach a fair result, our many years of experience generally result in a satisfactory resolution of all issues presented to the court.
The essential principles that would be brought to our representation of you include the following:
1. Privacy and confidentiality
2. Providing through clear advice the information necessary for an understanding of the legal process and what realistic options are available to our clients
3. Listening and understanding your situation by obtaining a detailed history of your family and also your assets and liabilities
4. Communication – As you know, timely communication with our firm is an absolute necessity for you to participate in the process of obtaining a divorce or legal separation. We promise to always respond to your inquiries or set appointments immediately.