ALLYN SMITH LAW GROUP - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the State Bar of Michigan
Eden J. Allyn is an ardent advocate for her clients. Practicing since 1996, Ms. Allyn has dedicated herself to helping her clients by staying abreast of the latest issues and developments in the law. She has pursed her education in the family law arena by obtaining a collaborative law certificate and training as a domestic family law mediator. Ms. Allyn has zealously represented clients in all levels of courts in Michigan, including appellate actions at the Michigan Court of Appeals and Michigan Supreme Court. She volunteers her services as a mediator with the Wayne County Family Court, offering aid to those in need. Ms. Allyn holds a Certificate of Completion in the area of Family Law issued by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education and the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan.
Ms. Allyn began her career in the banking industry. She later entered the mortgage industry, and this cumulative experience gave her a depth of knowledge in finance, asset protection, mortgage foreclosure and property investment. In 1990, she obtained her real estate license, which provides her with invaluable perspective. Ms. Allyn is able to understand how each side of a real estate transaction works and can explain to her clients how and why things happen as they do so that they can make informed decisions. Her experience lets her anticipate concerns that may develop and solve them before they become more difficult problems.
Prior to founding Allyn Smith Law Group, PC, with Ms. Smith, Ms. Allyn had been a solo practitioner since 2002, heading up her own solo firm, Law Offices of Eden J. Allyn. She also worked as corporate counsel for Sterling Mortgage & Investment Co., and as a staff attorney with Luna Entertainment.
Ms. Allyn's legal background offers a breadth of knowledge which enhances her ability to represent all of her clients - whether their issues entail family law or real estate concerns . She is able to draw upon her years of experience when aiding clients by looking at the complete situation. She can see how a client's issue may affect every other aspect of their lives. Whatever the client's issue may be, Ms. Allyn is adept at exploring the practical solutions which may help bring about resolution sooner.
Ms. Allyn studied English Literature and earned her B.A. from the University of Michigan. She attended Michigan State University, Detroit College of Law and received her Juris Doctor in 1996. While working toward her J.D., Ms. Allyn was awarded honors for her work on the Moot Court Team from 1994 through 1996.
Ms. Allyn is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, The Oakland County Bar Association, the Wayne County Family Bar Association and the Women's Lawyer Association.
Eden J. Allyn is an ardent advocate for her clients. Practicing since 1996, Ms. Allyn has dedicated herself to helping her clients by staying abreast of the latest issues and developments in the law. Read More
Job Titles:
- Member of the State Bar of Michigan
Kristin M. Smith has worked on behalf of clients since 1995. From the beginning of her career, Ms. Smith has been an ardent advocate for those who find themselves in difficult legal circumstances, utilizing her legal skills for the… Read More
Kristin M. Smith has worked on behalf of clients since 1995. From the beginning of her career, Ms. Smith has been an ardent advocate for those who find themselves in difficult legal circumstances, utilizing her legal skills for the benefit of her clients. Ms. Smith is trained in collaborative divorce. She is also a trained mediator and consistently participates in pro bono family law mediation in Wayne County. She also practices before the Michigan Court of Appeals.
Ms. Smith has dedicated her legal career to assisting people in dealing with difficult family law matters. She began her career with the Oakland County Friend of the Court. Ms. Smith uses her Friend of the Court experience to guide and assist her clients in private practice. She has worked with clients in resolving divorce and custody issues. She has also aided her clients with the administrative housekeeping that occurs post-divorce, particularly with regard to estate planning and financial concerns. Ms. Smith helps her clients start fresh, secure in the knowledge that their attorney has helped them see the big picture and focus on every aspect of their lives.
Prior to founding Allyn Smith Law Group, PC, with Ms. Allyn, Ms. Smith was an associate attorney with Victor and Robbins. She also worked as an associate attorney at Kemp Klein Umprey & Endelman, P.C. before acting as the managing attorney for GE Capital.
Ms. Smith studied Public Administration as an undergraduate at the University of Michigan. She received her B.A. in 1992. She studied law at the Detroit College of Law. She received her Juris Doctor in 1995.
Ms. Smith is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, the Wayne County Family Law Bar, the Oakland County Bar Association and the Women's Lawyer Association.