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The Handlon Eastman Law FirmPrincipal
Richard M. Handlon
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Richard M. Handlon

3.4
6 reviews

240 West Main Street, Suite 1100, Midland, MI 48640

Divorce

About Richard M. Handlon

Member of Panel, American Arbitration Association, 1972—.

Richard M. Handlon (Midland, Michigan) View website

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2.0
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
September 11, 2010
Hired Attorney Richard M. Handlon

Mr Handlon is very good at his job. He is also one to fight for his client.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
August 05, 2025
Hired Attorney Richard M. Handlon

Richard Handlon is corrupt, mean, unethical, lies, rude and an overall unpleasant person. He is all about himself and the money. He does not care about his clients at all. He teams up with other lawyers you cut you down.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
May 12, 2017
Hired Attorney Richard M. Handlon

Rude, unethical, does not care about his clients, Cares about one thing $$$MONEY$$$, does not fight very hard in court because he is part of the politics of the courthouse and fears "stepping on toes" In all aspects he is just a horrible lawyer.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
June 03, 2016
Hired Attorney Richard M. Handlon

Very rude and unprofessional! I would not recommend to anyone unless they wanted to be represented by a complete jerk. This man was no shark and had no clue about what he was talking about.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
May 15, 2016
Hired Attorney Richard M. Handlon

Corrupt, unethical, evil, malicious

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
September 08, 2010
Hired Attorney Richard M. Handlon

Services

Areas of Law

  • Family Law 1
    • Divorce

Practice Details

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    Fixed hourly rates
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  • Firm Information
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    Firm Name
    The Handlon Eastman Law Firm
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1969, Michigan
    Memberships
    Midland County Bar Associaiton
    American Bar Associations
    State Bar of Michigan
    Michigan Trial Lawyers Association
    The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
    American Judicature Society
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Indiana University
    Class of 1969
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Michigan State University
    Class of 1966
    B.A.

Contact Richard M. Handlon

Principal at The Handlon Eastman Law Firm
3.4
6 reviews

Courthouse Square Building240 West Main Street, Suite 1100Midland, MI 48640U.S.A.

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  • Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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    Richard M. Handlon was admitted in 1969 to the State of Michigan.
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    The Handlon Eastman Law Firm has 3 attorneys at this location.
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    The Handlon Eastman Law Firm was established in 1986.

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