Michelle M. Younger, ESQ.

Michelle M. Younger, ESQ.

Ms. Younger is a skilled family law attorney in our matrimonial and family law practice group. Michelle focuses her practice on matters including routine and complex divorces, custody, child support, paternity, property division, and post-judgment matters for individuals and families of all estate sizes. She recognizes that it is a very challenging time for her clients and works to reduce the unknown and alleviate as much stress as possible for them. She is a skilled negotiator and a strong advocate when contested litigation cannot be avoided.

Prior to joining Cardi & Edgar LLP, Michelle was a partner at prominent law firm in Detroit, Michigan. Prior to moving into the private sector, Michelle served as a staff attorney at the New York City Legal Aid Society, Juvenile Rights Practice, for eight years where she represented children in matters involving child abuse and neglect, termination of parental rights, juvenile delinquency, custody and guardianship, and persons in need of supervision.

EDUCATION

Fordham University School of Law (2009)
University of Michigan, Bergstrom Child Welfare Law Fellow (2006)
Barnard College, Columbia University (2006)

ADMISSIONS

State — Michigan
State — New Jersey
State — New York

Publications

Supervised Parenting Time; webinar hosted by Liisa Speaker, April 2022
Tips for Conduction Evidentiary Hearings on Zoom

Community Involvement

NEXTGen Detroit, Board Member (2018-2022)
Barnard Alumna Admissions Representative, April 2022