Eileen J. Slank

Member, State Bar Attorney Discipline Board and Fellow of the Michigan State Bar Foundation

Member of the Association for Conflict Resolution, the International Association of Collaborative Professionals and the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan

Board member of the Family Mediation Council-Michigan.

“My goal is to help you get though the divorce process in as whole a way as possible. As unique as you are, so is your marriage and family, and so should be your divorce. A cookie-cutter approach should never be applied to a divorcing family. We will look at all options and apply the best fit for you and your family.”

Eileen J. Slank draws on her training as a lawyer, mediator, collaborator, and social worker to represent her clients exclusively in family law. She has 23 years of experience in the areas of divorce, child custody, property settlement, and mediation, working in both Washtenaw and Livingston counties.

Eileen is a trained mediator and an active member of the Family Mediation Council. She has experience in mediating family law disputes and representing her divorce clients in the meditative, collaborative, or court forum.

Eileen is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and the Washtenaw County Bar Association (Executive Board member, 1990-91). She is a member of the Washtenaw County Friend of the Court Liaison Committee (Chair, 1996–2000), Family Law Section (Co-Chair, 1995–96), and Juvenile Law Section. Eileen is also a member of the Association for Conflict Resolution as well as the International Association of Collaborative Professionals.

Her community service activities include presenting and lecturing on family law and mediation issues for Washtenaw Community College and for community education programs. She served as Chair of the Friend of the Court Citizen Advisory Committee and the Advisory Council for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Washtenaw County. Eileen is also very active in Dexter Community Schools and her church community.

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Testimonials

“I can’t thank you enough for your tenacity, diligence, support and guidance. The conditions under which you worked would have tested the most patient person…I’m certain that my case has earned you sainthood status!”  Mother of 2, Livingston County

“My case was complicated, and I felt as if I was in an emotional fog. Eileen helped me sort things out.” Wife, Ann Arbor

“Unlike the opposing attorney, you acted fairly toward everyone (which is a good thing), while I know you worked hardest to help me.” Father of 2, Ann Arbor

“I would recommend Eileen and your firm to anyone.” Mother, South Lyon

“I always felt that I could call or e-mail Eileen at any time, and she always kept me informed. I also really appreciated her sitting beside me when we went to court.” Wife, Ann Arbor

“You and Penny made the process easy and comfortable. I felt your sincere efforts in working on my behalf. I will definitely recommend you to others.” Mother of 1, Dexter

“Thanks for all your support on my case. The process went very smoothly and the outcome was good. You honestly cared about me and my kids.” Mother of 2, Ann Arbor

“Eileen was excellent to work with and handled a difficult, emotional and time-consuming situation very professionally.” Husband, Tennessee