Patrick M. Duff

Admitted to the Michigan Bar in 1983

Education

University of Michigan, BA 1974

Western Michigan University, MPA 1978

Thomas M. Cooley Law School, JD 1982

Michigan State University graduate credits in Labor

Industrial Relations 1983-1986

Affiliations

40 Hour Civil Mediation Certificate Program through ICLE

40 Hour Divorce and Custody (Domestic Relations) Mediation Training

Special Education Mediation

Agricultural Mediation

Small Claims Mediation

Restorative Justice Advocate

Portland City Council - 14 years (8 years as Mayor Pro Tem)

City of Ionia Prosecutor

Village Attorney for Lyons, Pewamo and Hubbardston

Member of the Portland and Ionia Chamber of Commerce

Former high school, college, adult and community educator

Practice Areas

Family Law, Appellate work (Michigan Court of Appeals & Michigan Supreme Court), Personal Injury, Drunk Driving/MIP defense, Driver License Restoration, Social Security/Disability Appeals, Mediation (Civil, Divorce,Custody, Special Education, Agriculture, Small Claims), Restorative Justice

Hobbies

Running - over 100 marathons, ultra marathons, 2 one hundred mile runs
Music - fiddle player
Art - cartooning, drawing, watercolor
Biking

Community Involvement

Portland Community Garden Host

United Way Contributor

Relay for Life Contributor

Gilda's Club Contributor

Portland Arts Council

Personal

Married to wife Lois and have 2 children, Eamon and Erin