Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Trusted Michigan Legal Team for Personal Injury, Family Law & Criminal Defense
Since 1989, Barberi Law has provided comprehensive legal representation to individuals and families across Central, Western, and Northern Michigan. Our firm specializes in personal injury, family law, criminal defense, and elder law, with a proven track record of securing favorable outcomes for clients. With over three decades of service, we have earned the #1 rating in Isabella County by the Morning Sun and CM-Life for 23 consecutive years. Our team approach ensures personalized attention, with dedicated legal professionals available to address client needs promptly. We maintain a 99% success rate in courtroom litigation, reflecting our commitment to aggressive advocacy and meticulous case preparation.Rooted in the Mt. Pleasant community, our attorneys leverage deep local connections with courts, insurance adjusters, and legal networks to maximize client benefits. We prioritize transparent communication, ethical practices, and community engagement, offering free educational resources including legal guides and workshops. Our attorneys' extensive experience includes former prosecutorial roles, national moot court representation, and appointments to state judicial committees, ensuring clients receive expert counsel grounded in both courtroom prowess and community understanding.
Services
Personal Injury
Family Law
Criminal Defense
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Probate Process
Divorce
Child Custody
Medical Malpractice
Wrongful Death
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We maintain a 99% courtroom success rate through meticulous case preparation
- Our team includes former prosecutors and national moot court representatives
- We offer free legal guides and community workshops for client education
- Local expertise with established relationships in Michigan courts and insurers
- Dedicated legal teams provide 24/7 case updates and personalized attention
What people say
Great group to work with
Cared about their clients
Impressive attorney
Reassured during stressful time
Legal expertise and compassion
Services
Personal Injury
Our personal injury attorneys represent clients in car accidents, medical malpractice, and workplace injury cases. We leverage local court knowledge and a 99% trial success rate to maximize compensation. Our team preserves evidence within critical 72-hour windows to strengthen client claims.
Family Law
We handle complex family law matters including custody battles, high-asset divorces, and prenuptial agreements. Our attorneys combine legal expertise with compassionate guidance, prioritizing children's best interests while protecting client financial rights through mediation and litigation.
Criminal Defense
With a former prosecutor on our team, we defend clients against charges ranging from DUIs to violent crimes. Our strategic approach utilizes insider knowledge of local judicial systems to negotiate reduced sentences or secure acquittals through thorough evidence analysis and courtroom advocacy.
Elder Law
Our elder law specialists assist with Medicaid planning, trust creation, and end-of-life care arrangements. We help families navigate probate processes and asset protection strategies while maintaining client dignity and autonomy throughout sensitive legal proceedings.
Medical Malpractice
We pursue justice for victims of medical negligence including surgical errors and misdiagnoses. Our attorneys collaborate with medical experts to prove standard-of-care violations, securing compensation for ongoing treatment costs and long-term care needs resulting from healthcare provider negligence.
People
Joseph T. Barberi
Attorney
Joseph Barberi, a Mt. Pleasant native, graduated cum laude from Detroit College of Law. With 50+ years of legal experience, he serves on Michigan Supreme Court committees and maintains memberships in national trial lawyer associations. His practice spans all core firm areas.
David R. Barberi
Attorney
David Barberi brings former prosecutor experience to criminal defense cases. His insider knowledge of local law enforcement procedures helps clients facing DUI charges and other criminal allegations achieve favorable outcomes through strategic defense planning.
Questions
Do I need a Detroit law firm for serious injury cases?
No. Our local expertise with Michigan courts and insurers often secures better results than distant firms unfamiliar with regional legal dynamics.
How do I change a child custody agreement?
Contact our family law team to file modification petitions. We'll help document changed circumstances and negotiate revised arrangements prioritizing children's best interests.
What immediate steps should accident victims take?
Seek medical care, document the scene, preserve evidence, and contact us within 72 hours to ensure proper claim documentation and witness interviews.
Can you handle complex medical malpractice cases?
Yes. Our attorneys collaborate with medical experts to prove negligence in surgical errors, misdiagnoses, and birth trauma cases across Michigan hospitals.
How does your fee structure work?
Personal injury cases operate on contingency fees. Other services have transparent billing discussed upfront during free initial consultations at our Mt. Pleasant office.
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