About Corene C
Corene C. Ford is a attorney based in Northville, Michigan, with over two decades of experience in civil litigation. Since 2003, she has been practicing law in Michigan, focusing on a diverse range of areas including real estate law, business law, landlord-tenant disputes, contract law, collections, and estate planning. Additionally, she is a certified court-appointed mediator, having successfully mediated numerous cases from straightforward real estate disputes to intricate commercial matters. A 1999 graduate of Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science, Corene pursued her legal education at Vermont Law School. There, she earned both her Juris Doctor and a Master of Studies in Environmental Law, graduating cum laude in 2003.
During her tenure at Vermont Law School, she was invited to join the Vermont Law Review, serving as a Notes Editor from 2001 to 2003. Corene began her professional career as a research law clerk for the Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan from 2004 to 2005. She then joined Tilchin & Hall, P.C. in 2005, where she has been a shareholder since 2017. The firm, established in 1978, specializes in civil matters with an emphasis on real estate law, business law, and estate planning. In addition to her legal practice, Corene contributes to academia as an adjunct professor at Oakland University, teaching a course on the Legal Environment of Business.
She is an active member of the Oakland County Bar Association and has been involved in various community organizations. Notably, she served on the State Bar of Michigan's Character & Fitness Committee starting in 2020, joined the Board of Trustees of the Oakland Mediation Center in 2021. Became a member of the Board of Directors of the Whatabout Theatre in 2022. In 2024, she joined the Board of the Detroit Improv Collective. Corene was born and raised in Farmington Hills, Michigan. After completing her education, she returned to the area in 2003, where she continues to reside and practice law.
She is dedicated to assisting the residents and businesses of Farmington and its surrounding areas with their legal challenges. Outside of her professional endeavors, Corene enjoys performing and teaching improv comedy, traveling, attending live theater, and spending time with her family and dogs. Corene's experience and commitment to her community make her a valuable resource for clients seeking legal assistance in the Northville area.
