The Lormand Law Firm specializes in several often-overlapping types of law in the areas of Family Law (including divorce, custody, and property settlements); Bankruptcy; Estate Planning, including Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Advance Directives; and both Commercial and Residential Real Estate and associated litigation. Mike is personable and always very accessible to his clients. He never rushes them and takes the time to answer questions and explain everything thoroughly. His education and experience in mediation allows him to help his clients resolve their issues with a minimum of time, stress and expense. Michael A. Lormand was born at Ft. Meade, Maryland, and raised in a military family. He earned his B.F.A. degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1973 and served thereafter with the 193rd Infantry Brigade in the Canal Zone, Panama until 1977. Michael received his M.S. degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from the Medical College of Virginia in 1995, and his J.D. from The T.C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond in 1997. Law School: The T.C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond Education: Virginia Commonwealth University Admissions: U.S. Bankruptcy Court 2004 U.S. Tax Court 1998 Virginia 1997