DAWN M. SCHLUTER, JD LLM

ATTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW

“Helping individuals and families plan for important life events is incredibly satisfying. Much of my work focuses on preserving assets through estate planning and giving my clients peace of mind.”

Being nationally recognized as a Super Lawyer means Dawn really enjoys her job. Nevertheless, it's her clients' recognition of the superb care and understanding during some of their most difficult times where she measures her success. Dawn has extensive experience in estate planning, wealth transfer planning, probate litigation, taxes, and family law matters. In addition to her juris doctorate, she has an LLM in taxation.

Dawn is a sought after keynote and educational speaker, serving on numerous civic and gift planning advisory boards, including The YMCA of Metro Detroit Camping Services Board and The American Cancer Society National Advisor Council. Her firm is commited to giving back to the community including sponsorships with The Pink Fund, Alzheimer's Association, ABA Margaret Brent Awards, Next Senior Center and Impact 100 to name few.

Her career and entrepreneurial journey also reflect a deep commitment to advancing women in the legal profession. By providing mentorship, leadership, and a platform for other women to succeed, she continues to make a profound impact on the legal field and beyond.

Dawn is a sought after keynote and educational speaker, contributor to the Institute of Continuing Legal Education, and she has served on numerous civic boards and gift planning advisory boards, including The YMCA of Metro Detroit Camping Services Board and The American Cancer Society National Advisor Council.

Some of her accomplishments and affiliations are as follows:

• Michigan Super Lawyers, Estate Planning & Probate, 2008 to present
• Top Women Lawyers of Michigan - 2022, 2023, 2024
  
• Best Lawyers in America, Trusts & Estates, 2013 to present
• American Bar Association's Real Property, Trust, and Estate Law Section - Member
• State Bar of Michigan's Family Law and Probate and Estate Planning Sections - Member
• Oakland County Bar Association's Probate, Estate and Trust Section
• Financial and Estate Planning Council of Metropolitan Detroit
• Five Star Professional Estate Planning, HOUR Detroit and DBusiness
• DBusiness Magazine, Top Lawyers, Family Law, Trusts and Estates, 2009 to present
• ICLE Contributor
• IMPACT 100 - Oakland County
• Leading Lawyers - Family Law 

Education:

Wayne State University Law School, J.D., L.L.M. in Taxation
Kalamazoo College, B.A.

Some of her presentations and speeches are as follows:

“Legal Documents Check-up. It's time for a Review”, CedarBrook Senior Living, October 2024

“Elevating Wealth Through Health Series”, Northern Trust Bank, September 2024

“Growing Older in America”, Birmingham Community House, September 2023

“The Status of Same Sex Marriage”, Michigan Inter-Professional Association, February 2016

“Your Child is 18. What Now?”, Birmingham/Bloomfield Families in Action, March 2015

“Is my Family Going to be OK? Fundamentals of Estate Planning and Wealth Preservation”, Bloomfield Open Hunt Club, February 2015

“New Developments in Pre- and Postnuptial Agreements”, ICLE 12th Annual Family Law Institute, November 2013

“Estate Planning A to Z in 60 Minutes”, Rochester Hills Lions Club, September 2013

“Cultivating Gen X and Gen Y”, American Cancer Society Planned Giving Business Unit Boot Camp, Atlanta, Georgia, September 2012

“Estate Planning for Foreign Nationals,” Grupo Antolin North America Employees, January 2012

“Take Advantage of the 2010 Tax Relief Act—Time is Running Out”, (Panelist), The Planned Giving Committee, The Community House, November 2011

“Get the Most From Your Retirement Planning!”, (Panelist with Kevin E. Jawahir, Greenleaf Trust and Annette M. Johnston, Ameriprise Financial), Kalamazoo College, October 2011

“Cappuccino with Counsel: Death Tax and Income Tax - Where Are We Now? Where Are We Going?”, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, May 2011

“Hot Tax Topics: 2011 Estate & Gift Tax Law Changes”, Ford Motor Company Executive Retirees, May 2011

“The Federal Estate Tax: 2011 and Beyond”, ICLE After Hours Tax Law Series: Hot Topics in Estate & Gift Tax, February  2011

“Before the Bell Breakfast Forum: Death Tax and Income Tax - What Hath Congress Wrought”,

Birmingham, Michigan, January 2011

“Estate and Income Tax Changes for 2011”, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, August 2010

“Wealth Preservation Techniques”, Birmingham, Michigan, September 2009

“Estate Tax Reform Update”, Birmingham Community House Senior Men's Club, September 2009

“Estate Planning Issues for Non-U.S. Citizens”, Miller Canfield University for Clients, July 2009

“Hiring Foreign Nationals: What You Need To Know,” Southfield, Michigan, May 12, 2009

Get in Touch:

Email: [email protected]

Office: 248.692.7392