What Clients Are Saying About Traverse Legal Attorneys & Staff

Traverse Legal is not like traditional hourly billing law firms.  We share risk with our clients, tell clients what their legal fees will be and what they will receive from us up front and work towards defined goals within pre-approved budgets.  We are one of the most technologically advanced firms in the world, allowing us to be transparent to and collaborative with our clients. 

Here is what some our clients have to say about working with Traverse Legal: 

Gabrielle Blair, Co-Founder Kirtsy.com - "I called all three of the top three [law firms]... But, Traverse Legal got back the fastest and was by far the most helpful. I loved how they didn’t bill by the hour.  How I could get an exact price on what this project was going to cost..."  Read more & Listen to the interview here.

Chris Bosio, VP of Administration, Fast Physical Therapy - "Where an attorney just tells you what you can’t do, Traverse Legal tells you what you can do and how to get it done....With the billing model there’s no surprises ... The extranet they use just make the entire process transparent and it’s a real collaborative effort"  Read more & Listen to the interview here.

Dale H. Campbell, CEO and President, Urban Diversions - "…when I first met Enrico I was extremely impressed... he will give a price so there is no hidden costs... On the professional side, I have never met with anybody more professional, more enlightening and knowledgeable. His whole firm has walked us through many phases of making our website what it is today… he has helped us with our trademarks and our patents and made us very secure in all our moves. And I am extremely grateful to the firm." Read more & listen to the interview here.

Matt Meyers, Co-Owner M22, LLC & Broneah, Inc. - "It’s a paperless office ... It’s super organized ... There’s no delay in response ... Enrico is probably one of the cooler guys you’ll ever meet.  So, just dealing with him on a personal basis is great.  And then, he’s so straight forward "  Read more & Listen to the interview here. 

Dave Page,Owner, Three Sergeants Brewing Co.  - "My favorite thing about working with Traverse Legal's attorneys and staff is the ease with which we can get through a complex issue, like trademark protection. ... So, everything they said they were going to do ... you knew what you were being charged for and everything was laid out right in front of you ...  we know exactly what we’re being charged up front."   Read more & Listen to the interview here. 

Sean Kelly,

Chief Humanist of HUMAN (Helping Unite Man and Nutrition) - "  ...they’ve always been looking out for us and always providing us with great advice all around...constantly advising us in terms of what is best for our business, not what’s best for Traverse Legal, and their legal fees... that’s why we have such a high level of trust and such a high rating and recommend them so highly, because I always feel like they’re looking out for us."   Read more & Listen to the interview here.

Chuck Brunet,  Radjet - "...deliverable not based on how many hours it takes them to do it, but based on providing what they promised to. That’s quite refreshing."  Read more & Listen to the interview here.

Ed Carmody, Prior Owner, Bullfrog Embroidery - "The best part about working with Traverse Legal is the people. Comparing Traverse Legal to other law firms is like comparing night to day...We’re very happy with their services and feel like it’s money well spent."  Read more & Listen to the interview here.

Lawyers In The News!

Here are some links to news articles involving our law firm, and representation provided to our clients.

Settlement pending in resort labor case, January 23, 2008

Grand Traverse Resort Workers File $1M Lawuit, July 03, 2007

Class action lawsuit against Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, July 03, 2007

State law targets legal goods,  March 24, 2007

Kalkaska County tries to put a lid on whistleblower info Feb-29-2004

Gag order would limit public's right to know Mar-31-2004 09:41

Kalkaska County: Judge rules R-E OK to intervene in gag order case Apr-30-2004 10:06

Sheriff used 911 money Jun-30-2004

Suit filed in Kalkaska County in 911 dispute November 6, 2003

Traverse Area Attorney says putting time limit on civil rights complaints is illegal February 4, 2003

Traverse City Employee files suit against Pavilions September 10, 2002

Traverse Developer sues over 500-mobile home park August 27, 2002

Grand Traverse County Housing Commission Attorney hires own auditor October 16, 2002

TC's ex-housing director sues accountant who issued report November 5, 2002

Wedding car crash in Traverse City -- lawsuit settled February 11, 2002

Traverse Legal is Green Office Certified

Michigan Law Firm Traverse Legal, PLC is proud to be 'Green Office Certified.' 

Traverse Legal is a paperless /digital law office which uses energy efficient lights, HVAC, equipment and construction.  Our law firm use ~65% less paper products than most firms, and ~60% less mailing and postage. We recycle everything imaginable and provide incentives for employees to recycle at home.  Lawyers ride their bikes to work when possible.

Traverse Legal is proud to be a green law firm.  Help us protect our environment.  Support companies that think green. 

Protecting Business Interests In A Global Marketplace

Leveraging Technology to Serve Clients Worldwide

Traverse Legal's attorneys are recognized for their experience, innovation and client service across a range of cyber-law, e-commerce and technology law practice areas including Internet Law, Intellectual Property, Domain Disputes, Corporate Services, Complex Litigation. Companies trust our lawyers to extend and protect their business interests in an increasingly complex global marketplace. Traverse Legal's innovative approach to legal services and "shared risk" fee options will change the way you value legal services. Contact an attorney today to learn about how Traverse Legal is 'changing the way law is practiced.'

[E-Commerce, On-Line Retailers, Affiliate Contracts, Trademarks, Domain Portfolio Analysis & Monetization, User Generated Content (UGC), Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA), Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), Corporate Governance & Fiduciary, Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) Arbitration, Domain Theft]

Welcome to Traverse Legal, PLC

Traverse Legal's mission is to 'change the way law is practiced.'  Our lawyers represent clients using innovative technologies and a level of transparency which is unparalleled in the industry. We will change the way you value legal services, guaranteed.

Leveraging leading edge technology: Traverse Legal is one of the most technologically advanced firms anywhere ...

Embracing alternative and value-based business models: Traverse Legal embraces alternative billing models which support our principle of 'paying value for value provided' ...

Our Service Pledge: Traverse Legal understands that the legal business is a service business built on meeting customer expectation and solving legal problems ...

Lawyers with Experience and Expertise: Traverse Legal offers experience in a variety of legal matters. We encourage you to compare our lawyers and legal staff credentials, experience and proven results with other law firms ...

What's New @ Traverse Legal:

Traverse City, Michigan attorney Enrico Schaefer’s is interviewed by Modern Domainer Magazine concerning trademark issues and domain name registration.

Entrepreneurial Focus: WTCM Traverse City, MI interview with Enrico Schaefer on leveraging technology to create a law firm focused on client service and transparency.  Listen to the interview below:  Download efocus-2007-1003.mp3 (4495.2K)

Is Your Domain Name Safe From Theft? Article by Traverse City lawyer Enrico Schaefer concerning domain name theft is featured in Michigan Technology News.

Another cybersquatting victory for Traverse Legal and its clients: Our attorneys successfully argued before the National Arbitration Forum panel which ordered the stolen domain name back to mininova.com. [read the decision here]

Another Cybersquatting Domain Dispute Victory!  Traverse Legal's lawyers obtain domain name back from porno-squatter for Kwandwe.com. [read the WIPO cybersquatting decision here]

Traverse Legal Featured in Law Office Computing: Traverse Legal attorneys featured in the February/March edition of Law Office Computing.

Non Compete Contract Basics: The Employer Perspective.  Article by Traverse City attorney Enrico Schaefer concerning non-compete issues.

Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act Update. Article by Traverse City attorney Enrico Schaefer concerning cybersquatting updates, issues and cases.

What Every Employee Should Know About Non-Compete, Non-Solicitation Contracts. Article by Traverse City, Michigan attorney Enrico Schaefer concerning non-compete contracts.

Finding Smart, Cost-Effective Legal Advice

You have a right to smart, aggressive legal services.
The most common complaint we hear from prospective clients is that they had no ability to analyze lawyers or law firms before hiring an attorney. 

So how do you find a good attorney?
You don't need just any attorney, but a good one who delivers legal value for each legal dollar spent. The truth is that there are some good answers to this fundamental question.

Trade secrets about legal services:
Before you make a decision about which lawyer to retain, educate and prepare yourself. Any lawyer that does not want to answer the tough questions is probably not the one you should hire.

Finding a lawyer with experience: Wouldn't it be smart to find out what you need to know about retaining top-drawer legal talent before you hire a lawyer?

The first advice that we give is to approach any lawyer as a smart consumer.  Be ready to seek other counsel if you feel uncomfortable with your prospective counsel during your initial contacts. Discuss budgets and expectations early and often.  Ask detailed questions about the law firm, the attorney you are speaking to and prior experience handling matters like yours.