Rains & Rains, Lowry M. Rains

Ryan Reitz _{on Google}

Mar 10th, 2024

Great attorney and fast response. Just looking for something different than what they offer for this circumstance.

Michele L. Barnett _{on Google}

Dec 28th, 2023

Great Lawyer, great guy. He is a great family lawyer, he definitely knows his job and the laws regarding custody. Thank you for being our family's light when times were very dark.

Archie Nieswander _{on Google}

Sep 25th, 2023

Working with them now, have been nothing but helpful and made me feel very comfortable.

Rachel C. _{on Google}

Apr 8th, 2024

I am forever grateful the Rains & Rains name stood out as I frantically searched online one Friday in early 2016 - my appearance before the judge, scheduled for that following Monday morning. I was facing the potential loss of legal custody & parenting time based on false allegations by my son's father. His endeavors were encouraged through the involvement of my biological mother (who lost custody of me when I was a child). Her "involvement" included her financial backing.
After receiving notice in the mail from my son's father's prestigious attorney's office in Ann Arbor that Thursday afternoon, I had one business day to locate and retain an attorney. My mother had recently moved into a home I had been residing in previously and was receiving my court mail at my that address - due to a newly hired FOC employee failing to change my address formally in the system the year prior. When I submitted the change in writing it was not accurately processed in the system (it was simply an accident on the court employees part). My biological mother did not "return mail to sender" or to the court, impeding my right to reasonable notice of the upcoming court date... this would be the beginning of the dishonest and ruthless tactics that would permeate the next several years.
I do not believe it was by accident that I called the Rains and Rains office. Call it divine intervention, luck, or what you will, but I would not have survived the years of court proceedings had it not been for Rains & Rains. After begging the receptionist during my first contact with the office in early 2016, she agreed to fit me into their already-packed schedule. I still remember that first drive to the courthouse, underprepared and worried about my son's future, having yet to speak with Mr. Rains, directly. After meeting with him briefly, minutes before appearing in front of the judge - I knewthat I was in good hands, albeit momentarily (as we could not have anticipated what would ensue for the next several years).
"Thank you" will never encompass my complete gratitude to Rains & Rains for representing me throughout the lengthy and grueling case that I was forced into, including their representation at the Michigan Court of Appeals in 2023. I mean this sincerely; there is no better attorney out there. Both Mr. Rains & his wonderful assistant, Jessica, provide the best experience possible.
Thank you, Rains & Rains, for your heart and empathy surrounding my son's circumstances and for helping me fight for justice and truth to prevail. I know this is your "job," but the profound outcome has forever positively shaped my son's life. I will not forget your unwavering belief in my defense and the gracious treatment you bestowed upon me during one of the most challenging seasons of my life. I hope this appreciation spurs you on in cases like mine and on days you may question the sacrifice and time away from your family as you work to help others in need.
I highly recommend Rains & Rains for any legal counsel you may need in the future. They are not only well-versed and competent in matters of Family Law but also Personal Injury and other areas. One of the most important aspects of having solid representation is when you reach the pivotal moments in front of a judge, specifically during hearings and at trial; Rains & Rains is unmatched in this arena. My case is finally closed; I was awarded full legal custody and increased parenting time, later upheld at the Michigan Court of Appeals.
I would caution against giving weight to negative reviews, some very well may be from losing sides of cases that have ended.
I have since moved to a different city and no longer retain Rains & Rains due to distance. After many years of being dragged through the courts, I learned a great deal - there are many attorneys out there, but not many good ones, Rains & Rains is not only good but one of the best.