Deborah L. Bennett Berecz
BERECZ & ASSOCIATES, PLC | BERECZ & ASSOCIATES , PLC • Saint Joseph, MI
AdoptionEstate PlanningPersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
dberecz@familyresolutions.us
Phone
(269) 216-6530
Address
1101 Broad street, Saint Joseph, MI, 41907, US
Professional
About
BERECZ & ASSOCIATES, PLC is a solutions-focused family law firm. We assist families confronted by divorce, custody and parenting time issues through litigation, mediation and collaborative law. We also work closely with LGBT clients and with individuals and families dealing with estate planning concerns. We particularly enjoy helping to create families through adoption. Our lawyers are involved in parenting and grandparenting children and serving on boards and in our communities. We look forward to talking about solutions which serve you and your family. Deborah and Meghan
About Adoption Law
Adoption attorneys guide families through the legal process of adopting a child. They handle all legal requirements to create new family bonds. Common matters include domestic adoption, international adoption, stepparent adoption, foster care adoption.
Credentials
Education
1993 Notre Dame Law School Juris Doctor
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2014 AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell 2013 AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell 2012 AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell 2011 AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell 2010 AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Publications
2015 Michigan Bar Journal Uniform Collaborative Law Act: Michigan Not Left Behind 2000 Michigan Bar Journal Mediation: A Horse of Many Colors
Associations
2005 - Present Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan Past President; Board Member 2005 - Present International Academy of Collaborative Professionals Member 2005 - Present Collaborative Divorce Professionals of W. MI Founding Member 1993 - Present State Bar of Michigan Member 1993 - Present Berrien County Bar Association Member
Speaking
2011 Advanced Negotiation and Dispute Resolution Institute Opening Pandora's Box: Effective Use of Emotions in ADR 2010 Collaborative Basic Training Launch Your Collaborative Practice 2010 Advanced Negotiation and Dispute Resolution Insititute Understanding Your Own Negotiation Style and Using Negotiation Styles Effectively 2009 Collaborative Practice Basic Training Launch Your Collaborative Practice 2009 Advanced Negotiation and Dispute Resolution Institute Strategy for Debriefing a Collaborative Law Case
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Updated: Aug 08, 2026