About Frank N.
Frank N. Soave has practiced law for decades out of multiple offices in the Great Lakes region. He is a lawyer who splits his time between a Grosse Pointe office and a Saint Clair office. Colleagues describe him as steady and practical. He keeps a low profile and lets his work speak for itself.
He earned his law degree from Boston University School of Law, completing his Juris Doctor in 1987. While at BU he took part in the Society for Law and Public Policy Studies and served as a research assistant. He also spent time working with the Harvard Law School Negotiation Project, a hands-on experience that exposed him to bargaining techniques and dispute resolution methods early in his career. Before law school he studied accounting and business administration at Wayne State University, where he completed undergraduate work in those fields.
Soave’s background in accounting informs how he approaches client matters. He blends legal analysis with an eye for numbers. That combination has guided his practice choices and how he evaluates cases, transactions and client needs.
He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts, Michigan and New York. Those admissions allow him to handle matters that cross state lines and to advise clients who operate in more than one jurisdiction. Maintaining licenses in three states also requires regular attention to continuing education and the administrative tasks that keep a multistate practice compliant.
Throughout his career he has worked from his offices in Grosse Pointe and Saint Clair. He takes cases and clients from a variety of backgrounds, and he is comfortable handling both courtroom work and negotiated settlements. His negotiation training from law school is a recurring theme in how he resolves disputes.
People who have worked with him note his methodical approach. He organizes facts, maps out risks and communicates plainly about options. He rarely resorts to legal jargon when speaking with clients. He aims to make the process understandable.
Soave divides his time between client representation and office responsibilities. He keeps an active practice that serves individuals and businesses in the states where he is licensed. His current practice centers on advising clients on matters that involve both legal and financial questions.
