Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Compassionate Legal Partner in Lapeer
At Peter L Conway PC, we bring over four decades of legal expertise to clients across Michigan and beyond. Our practice focuses on delivering personalized legal solutions in family law, estate planning, probate, and personal injury cases, with a commitment to treating every client as a person, not just a case number. With admission to all Michigan courts and multiple federal jurisdictions, we combine courtroom experience with compassionate counsel to navigate complex legal challenges. Our approach emphasizes transparency, active listening, and clear communication to ensure clients understand every step of their legal journey. For 44 years, we have built lasting relationships by prioritizing integrity and practical outcomes over corporate formalities.Whether handling stepparent adoptions or appellate advocacy, our work reflects a dedication to justice that extends beyond technical legal knowledge. Clients benefit from a practice shaped by real-world experience, including service in the U.S. Army and leadership roles in local bar associations. We serve individuals rather than institutional interests, focusing on cases that impact everyday lives. Our office in Lapeer maintains strong community ties through involvement in Rotary and church committees, reinforcing our commitment to local and regional clients. From estate planning to litigation, every service we provide aims to empower clients facing life's most challenging moments.
Services
Estate Planning
Family Law
Probate Litigation
Personal Injury
Appellate Advocacy
Legal Malpractice
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer 44 years of experience in Michigan legal practice
- Our firm prioritizes client relationships over corporate interests
- We provide clear communication and practical legal explanations
- We handle complex cases across multiple court jurisdictions
- Our practice combines military discipline with personal compassion
What people say
Very helpful and responsive
Caring about the contract
Knowledge and expertise
Compassion for people
Positive outcome
Services
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services help clients protect assets and plan for future needs through customized wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents. We focus on elder care planning and probate avoidance strategies tailored to individual family situations. With decades of experience, we ensure legal documents reflect current laws while addressing personal wishes and medical directives.
Family Law
We handle all aspects of family law including divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, and post-judgment modifications. Our approach emphasizes fair resolutions while protecting client interests in complex custody disputes and property division matters. We also assist with stepparent adoptions and domestic relations cases across Michigan courts.
Probate Litigation
Our probate services include estate administration, will validation, and litigation over contested inheritances. We guide executors through court processes while representing beneficiaries in disputes over asset distribution. With courtroom experience in probate matters, we handle complex cases involving elder abuse or contested guardianships.
Personal Injury
We represent clients seeking compensation for physical and emotional injuries from accidents or negligence. Our practice covers automobile collisions, medical malpractice, and other tort cases where victims need advocacy. We pursue fair settlements and litigate when necessary to recover damages for medical expenses and lost wages.
Appellate Advocacy
Our appellate practice handles cases in Michigan courts and federal circuit courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. We analyze trial records, prepare legal briefs, and present oral arguments to challenge unfavorable rulings. This service focuses on complex legal issues requiring specialized brief writing and courtroom presentation skills.
People
Peter L Conway
Attorney
With 44 years of Michigan legal practice, Peter L Conway handles family law, estate planning, and personal injury cases. Admitted to all Michigan courts and federal jurisdictions, he combines courtroom experience with community involvement through Rotary and bar associations. His practice emphasizes client-centered advocacy over institutional interests.
Questions
What areas of law does Peter L Conway PC specialize in?
The firm specializes in family law, estate planning, probate litigation, personal injury claims, and appellate advocacy across Michigan and federal courts.
How experienced is the attorney with Michigan courts?
With 44 years of practice and admission to all Michigan courts plus federal districts, the attorney has extensive experience in state and federal legal systems.
Does the firm handle cases outside Lapeer County?
While based in Lapeer, the firm handles cases throughout Michigan and occasionally represents clients in other states through federal court jurisdiction.
What makes this law practice different from others?
The practice focuses on individual clients rather than corporate interests, emphasizing clear communication, personal attention, and community-based legal representation.
Can I get help with estate planning documents?
Yes, the firm creates customized estate plans including wills, trusts, power of attorney, and medical directives to protect assets and family interests.
