James W. Saffell, P.C.Member

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About James William Saffell

James William Saffell is a lawyer practicing dui & dwi, criminal defense, uncontested divorce and 13 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years. James practices at James W. Saffell, P.C. in Suttons Bay, MI.

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Posted by anonymous
May 19, 2020
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Saffell quoted a price, charged a retainer 3x the quoted price without authorization, and demanded additional funds or he would not show up for court. Not sure how he managed to make such a spectacle over a show cause hearing, should have been 2 billable hours at most. He would send a bill almost daily stating "reviewed documents" or "reviewed file". There was nothing to review! In short, my experience with saffell is not good, I would not recommend him in any circumstance. I have filed a complaint with the BAR, contested my credit charge he was not authorized to charge and considering pursuing legal claims against him due to his failures. There are much better choices in Traverse City. In short Jim is a thief.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 3
    • Child Support
    • Divorce
    • Child Custody
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Litigation
  • Business Law 1
    • Business Formation
  • Contracts
  • Other 7
    • DUI & DWI
    • Criminal Defense
    • Uncontested Divorce
    • Landlord & Tenant
    • Prenuptial Agreements
    • Wills
    • Probate

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    James W. Saffell, P.C.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1986, Colorado
    U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
    2002, Michigan
    1986, U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
    Memberships
    Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Antrim and Colorado Bar Associations
    State Bar of Michigan.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Denver
    Class of 1986
    J.D.

    University of Denver
    Class of 1986
    Other Education
    University of Colorado at Boulder
    Class of 1982
    B.S.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1956
    Birmingham, Michigan, June 11, 1956
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