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McAvoy Law Firm

Experienced lawyers with smart solutions to your legal problems.

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The McAvoy Law Firm, P.C. is in Taylor near Allen Park and Southgate and services all of the Downriver area with clients from all over Metro Detroit. Our attorneys have helped clients with their legal problems in the Downriver area since 2003. A few things about our lawyers:

  • We really do welcome your call.
  • During the day, we answer the phone when you call.
  • We will not pressure you in any way and we will give you the information you need to make decisions.
  • And if for some reason we can’t help you, we will put you in touch with another law firm in town… that’s our promise to you.

Our attorneys specialize in the areas of:

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Bankruptcy

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Divorce

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Custody and Support

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Estate Planning

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Real Estate

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Probate and Estate Administration

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Have legal questions? Our attorneys have the answers.
Call us today and schedule a consultation at 313-291-2040.

Chris McAvoy, Esquire

Christopher McAvoy

Christopher McAvoy attended the University of Michigan for his undergraduate degree and received his law degree from Michigan State University College of Law. With more than twenty years of experience, he can quickly analyze and assist with many of the legal problems you may have. With experience in bankruptcy, probate, estate planning, real estate, and …

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Law Blogs

Our take on common legal questions and problems.

File Bankruptcy And Keep Your Car

Do you even want to keep your car? Before we figure out if you can keep your car, you need to determine if you even want to keep it. Bankruptcy gives you a fresh start and…

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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Eligibility

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Most people I speak with want to file a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy which discharges debt without a payment plan. It’s a fairly fast and inexpensive way to shed debt and get a fresh…

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Top Three Michigan Probate Myths

Three Michigan Probate Myths Explained There are a lot of myths and misunderstandings about probate in Michigan. I have heard them all and, while there is a grain in truth in some, they are rarely correct.…

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Picking The Personal Representative In Michigan

What is a Personal Representative? The personal representative in Michigan, also known as an executor, is the person qualified by the probate court to administer the estate of a decedent. The personal representative hires the probate…

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Bankruptcy Discharges Back Taxes.

 Discharging Taxes In Bankruptcy. Contrary to popular opinion of my clients (and even some lawyers), income taxes can be discharged in bankruptcy and your refund can be protected. It’s true. Whether the money is owed to…

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Which Parent Gets To Claim The Child On Their Taxes?

Custodial Parent Gets the Tax Exemption for the Child Even though your divorce or custody case is in Michigan, IRS regulations control which parent gets to take the children on their taxes as a dependency exemptions after…

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Client Reviews

Emese 

Chris has been excellent every time we have hired him. From bankruptcy to probate he has been able to handle it all. In fact he handled each case with such professionalism, that I trusted him to work with my mother on her divorce case.

Marty

Chris is great at his job. He knows how to handle every case with the most important person in mind,you the client. My wife and i trust him with all of our legal needs and he has never let us down. He and his staff will help you in every way possible to make you feel at ease. I refer people to him all the time and they have nothing but good things to say about him as well.

Dawn

If you’re looking for help with legal issues, look no further than Chris McAvoy. After a not so pleasant experience with another attorney, Chris stepped in, cleaned up the mess and put me at ease. It was such a relief to work with someone who is competent, takes initiative and takes pride in what he does. Both he and his wonderful staff are friendly, honest, knowledgeable and…

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Taylor, Michigan 48180

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McAvoy Law Firm
313-291-0240

20155 Goddard
Taylor, Michigan 48180

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  • Custody and Support
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  • Probate and Estate Administration
  • Estate Planning
  • Real Estate

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