Estate Planning
Protect what matters most
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Advocating. Defending. Delivering results.
Michigan’s Trusted Firm
We take your matter personally — protecting Michigan families and businesses for over 25 years.
As a Michigan estate planning and litigation firm, Shea Law combines accessible, affordable estate planning with a nationally recognized complex litigation practice. However, what truly sets us apart is how we work: we treat every client like family, blending an empathetic approach with assertive advocacy. Ultimately, the result is expert yet genuinely personal counsel.
Above all, recognized as a top family-led law firm in Michigan, we treat every client like family. As a result, you get counsel that’s both expert and genuinely personal.
Inspired modern solutions. Proven legal expertise.
Client Stories
Michigan Estate Planning & Litigation, Trusted by Families
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Why Shea Law?
Deep Empathy. Deep Expertise.
Family-Led, for Families
First and foremost, we’re a four-generation, family-led firm. Naturally, we treat every client like one of our own.
Accessible to Everyone
Above all, estate planning and litigation shouldn’t be reserved for the wealthy. That’s why we make it affordable and approachable for everyone.
Proven Results
In addition, decades of impactful litigation have recovered more than $1.25 billion for our clients. Meanwhile, our estate planning has protected thousands of families.
Guidance, Not Lectures
Finally, we start by listening. As a result, you get customized counsel built around your priorities.
Recognition
Recognized Among Michigan’s Best.
Founder David J. Shea has been recognized as a Top 100 Super Lawyer in Michigan. In addition, Shea Law’s attorneys have ranked in the top 5% by Super Lawyers, and the firm is recognized by Michigan Lawyers Weekly as a leading family-led firm — expert counsel that stays genuinely personal.
As one of Michigan’s leading litigators, David Shea built his reputation by serving everyday people through groundbreaking mass and class actions. Since 2000, Mr. Shea has built a law firm that has delivered some of the most high-profile judgments and settlements in the nation. At the same time, the firm expanded its commitment to the community through pioneering, accessible, cost-effective estate planning services.
Today, as a result, the firm helps over 3,000 families across Michigan secure their futures each year — more than any other firm in the state. Notably, the award-winning team includes Shea’s two daughters: Ashley Shea, who focuses on litigation, and Sarah Shea, who focuses on estate planning.
— As featured by Super Lawyers
“We’re not only a family-led law firm, but a family of over 40 outstanding employees, devoted to ensuring the law works for everyone.”David J. Shea, Founder & Managing Partner
We Stand Ready to Help.
Whether you’re planning ahead or facing a dispute, our team is ready. Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation today.
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