Veronica R. Leonard is a well-respected attorney known for her dignified demeanor who possesses a unique legal perspective which is a great benefit to the clients at Annette J. Benson & Associates, P.C. A former law clerk to the Honorable Barry Howard and a former judicial staff attorney for family court judge Linda S. Hallmark, Veronica’s first-hand understanding of the inner workings of both sides of the family law judicial system is an invaluable asset to the firm. She is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section, and the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan. Veronica serves on the board of directors for the D. Augustus Straker Bar Association. She earned her law degree from Wayne State University School of Law.
“We are well-respected in the court system; judges know us by name and know that we are aggressive but will never ‘cross the line’ in their courtroom. And clients know that we are here for them day and night…they will never be in the dark about their case.”
Annette J. Benson, founder of Annette J. Benson & Associates, P.C., has created a unique family law firm where possessing genuine compassion for their clients and ensuring clients are knowledgeable about every aspect of their case goes hand in hand with her firm’s proven legal expertise, extensive courtroom experience, and aggressive, always ethical approach. Annette develops strong bonds with her clients that do not end when their divorce, custody or child support cases are resolved because they have worked together, as a team, which allows clients to emerge from these emotional, painful processes with dignity, confidence, stability and security. Annette is a member of the Oakland County Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section, and the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan as well as the Michigan Inter-Professional Association, an outstanding network of therapists, attorneys and judges. Annette earned her law degree from University of Detroit – Mercy School of Law.