James Duquet: Probate Attorney at The Probate Pro

JAMES DUQUET
Attorney

PRACTICE AREAS

WHAT I DO AT THE PROBATE PRO

After years of public service, I decided that I could better serve litigants and fiduciaries in Probate matters as their attorney than I ever could as a court administrator. I had seen first-hand both the high quality written pleadings and in-court excellence of the attorneys who practice at The Probate Pro, so I decided to join them. I represent our clients in court weekly on a variety of probate matters.

EDUCATION

Western Michigan University Cooley Law School – Juris Doctor
- Magna cum laude
- Comments Editor of the Thomas M. Cooley Law Review
- Moot Court Board
- Judicial Externships:
  - Michigan Supreme Court
  - United State Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

University of Michigan – Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
- Honors College
- Delta Tau Delta Fraternity

MEMBERSHIPS

PUBLICATIONS

Could narrowing federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act actually take away states’ ability to protect their own water? The unintended consequences of Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County v United States Army Corps of Engineers (SWANCC), 531 US 159, 2001. 20 T.M. Cooley L. Rev. 361-379 (2003).

PRIOR EXPERIENCE

Livingston County Probate Court – Court Administrator/Probate Register
State Court Administrative Office (SCAO)
- Probate Forms Committee
- Probate Court Technology Committee
Michigan Supreme Court – Judicial Law Clerk
Michigan Court of Appeals – Judicial Law Clerk

WHO I AM

After growing up in the relatively rural town of Pinckney, Michigan, I have found a nice blend of urban and rural living where I currently live in West Bloomfield. During our short, but glorious Michigan summers, I prefer to spend as much time as possible on my pontoon boat. During fall weekends, my favorite place to be is at a University of Michigan Football game cheering on my Wolverines. In the wintertime, I enjoy snowmobiling. I try to stay local, but the snow is always better “Up North” when I can get away. Since our springtime generally isn’t so nice, that’s when I prefer to travel to sunnier, warmer destinations, and hopefully do some SCUBA diving if I can. I like running and mountain biking, and I also enjoy reading fiction in my spare time. Some of my favorite authors include: George R. R. Martin (fantasy), John Grisham (legal/suspense), Robert Harris (historical), and Stephen King.

Go Ahead, Ask Away…

We’re here to help answer your questions. Probate matters can be complicated, let us be your guide. We have experts on hand to answer all of your probate related concerns. We take great pride in using our skills and knowledge to help walk you through all of your concerns. We take great pride in using our expertise for you and look forward to hearing from you.