About Ellen

Ellen Paynter is a family law attorney based in West Bloomfield, Michigan — She has been practicing law in Michigan since 1995, focusing exclusively on family law matters. Her areas of expertise include divorce, child custody, child support, and military divorce cases. Ms. Paynter earned her Juris Doctor from the Detroit College of Law (now Michigan State University College of Law) in 1995. Prior to law school, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Michigan State University's James Madison College in 1991.

She is admitted to practice in Michigan and is a member of the State Bar of Michigan. Her main office is located at 7071 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 245, West Bloomfield, Michigan 48322, with a satellite office at 100 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 200, Troy, Michigan 48084. Ms. Paynter has been representing clients in Macomb, Oakland. Wayne counties for over 20 years.

She has handled many family law cases, including contested and uncontested divorces, child custody disputes, and military divorces. Her experience allows her to provide comprehensive legal services tailored to each client's unique situation. In addition to her legal practice, Ms. Paynter is committed to community service and has been involved in various local organizations. She is known for her dedication to her clients and her understanding of Michigan family law.

Her approach combines legal expertise with a compassionate understanding of the challenges her clients face. For more information or to schedule a consultation, you can contact her office at (248) 851-7555 or visit her website at www.lawyerellen.com.

Accepted Jurisdictions

Michigan

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan U.S. District Court · Admitted 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1998

Types of Cases Handled

Divorce Child Custody Child Support Military Divorce

Legal Services Scope

Contested Divorce Uncontested Divorce Child Custody Disputes Military Divorces

Office Locations

Main Office

 7071 Orchard Lake Road Suite 245 West Bloomfield MI 48322

Office 2

 100 West Big Beaver Road Suite 200 Troy MI 48084