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Nanette L. Cortese, Employment Attorney in Bingham Farms, Michigan

Over 37 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Litigation, and Personal Injury

MemberatThe Cortese Law Firm PLC

Bingham Farms, MI

Practicing employment in Bingham Farms since 1989.

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Nanette L. Cortese is a member based in Bingham Farms, MI. The practice focuses on Employment, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Nanette has over 37 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Cortese Law Firm PLC.

Based in
Bingham Farms, MI
Experience
over 37 years
Known for
Employment · Litigation · Personal Injury
  • Handles Employment, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from Bingham Farms, MI.
  • Over 37 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Nanette L. Cortese: Nanette L. Cortese is a member based in Bingham Farms, MI. The practice focuses on Employment, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Nanette has over 37 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Cortese Law Firm PLC.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Nanette L. Cortese

Nanette concentrates on employment, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Nanette handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment cases in Bingham Farms, Michigan

Nanette takes employment matters in Bingham Farms, Michigan. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Nanette agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Bingham Farms, Michigan

Nanette takes litigation matters in Bingham Farms, Michigan. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Nanette agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Bingham Farms, Michigan

Nanette takes personal injury matters in Bingham Farms, Michigan. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Nanette agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Nanette L. Cortese — Over 37 years of Michigan employment experience

Nanette L. Cortese is a member based in Bingham Farms, MI. The practice focuses on Employment, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Nanette has over 37 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Cortese Law Firm PLC.

Nanette L. Cortese is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, labor & employment law, negligence law. Nanette received a A.B. degree from University of Michigan in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years. Nanette practices at The Cortese Law Firm PLC in Bingham Farms, MI.

How Nanette handles employment matters

Nanette L. Cortese is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, labor & employment law, negligence law. Nanette received a A.B. degree from University of Michigan in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years. Nanette practices at The Cortese Law Firm PLC in Bingham Farms, MI.

The kind of cases Nanette takes

Nanette reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, litigation, and personal injury matters in Bingham Farms and the surrounding Michigan area.

Credentials

Nanette L. Cortese's legal education and bar admissions

  • University of Detroit Mercy

    J.D. · 1989

  • University of Michigan

    A.B. · 1986

Jurisdictions

Nanette's state bar admissions

  • U.S. District Court,

    1991 · ACTIVE

  • U.S. Court of Appeal

    1989 · ACTIVE

  • Michigan

    1989 · ACTIVE

Nanette studied at J.D. in University of Detroit Mercy and A.B. in University of Michigan.

Law school and academic background

Nanette completed J.D. in University of Detroit Mercy and A.B. in University of Michigan. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Nanette runs in Michigan is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Nanette's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Detroit Bar Association State Bar of Michigan

    membership

Locations

Nanette L. Cortese's office in Bingham Farms

Nanette's primary office is at 30200 Telegraph Rd., Ste. 400, Bingham Farms, MI, 48025. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

The Cortese Law Firm PLC

30200 Telegraph Rd., Ste. 400

Bingham Farms, MI 48025

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Hiring guide

How to hire Nanette L. Cortese — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Nanette usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Nanette charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Nanette's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Nanette will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in Bingham Farms, Michigan

A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Nanette

Nanette discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Nanette confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Nanette's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Nanette L. Cortese

  • How much does it cost to hire Nanette for a employment case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Nanette walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Nanette offer a free consultation?

    Nanette charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Nanette's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Nanette's current terms during booking.

  • How long do employment cases in Michigan typically take?

    Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Nanette gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Nanette take my case if I'm outside Bingham Farms?

    Nanette is licensed in Michigan. Matters governed by Michigan law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Nanette will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Nanette?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Nanette will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Nanette accepting new employment clients right now?

    Nanette's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Employment attorneys serving Bingham Farms, Detroit and Grand Rapids in Michigan

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