Who Are We?

The Law Office of Elisha M. Oakes, PLLC offers a wide range of legal services for both individuals and businesses. The firm is commitment to providing clients with the highest quality services. The attorneys combine their broad experience with specialized knowledge in a wide range of legal areas, working together to ensure that every client receives excellent and professional legal counsel.

The general objectives of the firm are to engage in the general practice of law, providing services to both individuals and businesses in Michigan. We provide most of our services to Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, and Livingston counties.

Our Skills

Active Listening

94%

Time Management

87%

Research and Writing

90%

Communication

92%

Negotiation

97%

Our Team

  • Elisha M. Oakes

    Elisha M. Oakes

    Education
    Ms. Oakes received her B.S. in Psychology from The University of Virginia's College at Wise, Magna Cum Laude, an A.A.S. in Paralegal Studies, Summa Cum Laude, from Mountain Empire Community College, an A.A.S. in Liberal Arts, Summa Cum Laude, from Mountain Empire Community College, and her J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School.
    She received the Leadership Achievement Award and was the justice for Phi Alpha Delta, public relations chair for the American Bar Association Law Student Division, served as a senator for the Student Bar Association, served as community service chair for the Student Bar Association, participated in mock trial, and participated in moot court while attending Thomas M. Cooley Law School.

    Memberships
    - State Bar of Michigan
    - American Bar Association
    - Young Lawyers Section State Bar of Michigan

"In matters of truth and justice, there is no difference between large and small problems, for issues concerning the treatment of people are all the same."

− Albert Einstein

"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time."

− Thomas A. Edison

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."

− Martin Luther King, Jr.