Wilson P. Tanner III, PLC

Bill Tanner is not only a great attorney but is a compassionate human being. I highly recommend.
Dec 1st, 2023

Elizabeth Janovic is an amazing mediator and lawyer. She puts her clients needs first and is very reliable. Her experience shows in the court room and out. I highly recommended her for anything you need help with. Recently, I went through a divorce and she was very efficient to make sure everything was taken care of. She made sure all of my needs were met and made sure that my priorities were put first. Thank you so much for everything you have done.
Feb 2nd, 2020

Elizabeth Janovic was employed both as a mediator and as a parenting coordinator in my divorce case. The good outcome in my case was in spite of Ms. Janovic's services, not because of them. For example, in mediation, my attorney told Ms. Janovic that my priority was getting the best custody arrangement I could, with financial issues secondary. However, he explicitly instructed Ms. Janovic not to reveal those priorities to the other party or her attorney at the outset. Inexplicably, before trying various other mediation strategies, Ms. Janovic almost immediately told the other party that if they would compromise on custody issues, I would be willing to sacrifice many of my financial interests. This early disclosure ended up costing me many thousands of dollars. However, Ms. Janovic's ineffectiveness as a divorce mediator paled in comparison to her incompetence as a parenting coordinator. Ms. Janovic's first court order as a parenting coordinator violated basic legal standards, so the judge on the case sent it back to be rewritten. Ms. Janovic then charged the parties for the time it took her to redo this work to adhere to court standards, essentially profiting from her own error and lack of legal knowledge. Ms. Janovic also seemed confused about the Michigan laws governing parenting coordinators, along with the specific contract that enshrined the terms of her appointment. She had to reach out to the court for clarification on the Michigan law governing parenting coordinator appointments, for which she also billed the parties even though I had previously emailed her the relevant statutory and contract provisions. Furthermore, her act of contacting the judicial attorney was itself improper and ultimately fruitless, as court employees are forbidden from offering legal advice. Ultimately, after I described these episodes and other conduct that I found objectionable, the judge removed Ms. Janovic as parenting coordinator and the mediator of record on my case. Since then, our case has run much more smoothly, with less conflict and fewer costs. I would advise anyone seeking legal services in the area of family law to avoid Ms. Janovic.
Jan 27th, 2020

Not only did they throw down the gauntlet, using every tool in their arsenal to defend my rights as a mother; they both provided immense emotional support during a very scary, stressful time. They did this while being completely honest and up-front about my situation and all the potential outcomes throughout the duration of the case. Ultimately, my case was resolved quickly and my rights were fully defended. I'm forever grateful to have been represented by such caring and competent attorneys.
Aug 7th, 2019

Where do I even start? I was referred to Bill and Elizabeth last week after a terrifying arraignment regarding violations that were not a true representation of my character/behavior during my probation period. From the start Bill showed a great deal of understanding for my case, especially since the system is unrelenting for fellow queer POC/Trans-folks like me. His experience and perspective gives a logical and realistic approach that doesn't leave you feeling like you have no options and he makes you feel heard in the court room.Mind you, my case did not seem like it was going to go well because I was facing jail-time for technical violations, but the two of them worked hard to advocate for me. This is truly a special practice they have here. I have dealt with two other lawyers before them and I can confidently say that you can bank your life on Bill and Elizabeth! The way Elizabeth can keep you on track and level headed is nothing short of a true hero. Her ability to empathize makes you remember how human we all are, and that is a rare find in a lawyer! You won't find a more knowledgable and experienced legal team elsewhere. They genuinely care about your short and long-term wellbeing. OH. I almost forgot, they managed to get me off probation and no jail-time. Of course this isn't always going to be the case and there was some luck at play, but none of that would have happened without Wilson P. Tanner III, PLC!
Jan 10th, 2019