Dean C. Robinette

Dean C. Robinette is a seasoned Michigan attorney with more than twenty-five years of experience advising individuals, businesses, and local governments. He currently serves as legal counsel to Brownstown Township and maintains a practice focused on estate planning, corporate representation, and real estate matters. Clients rely on his practical guidance, clear communication, and steady approach to resolving legal issues efficiently and responsibly for private and public sector clients statewide.

Dean earned his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and his J.D. from Michigan State University. His academic training emphasized public law, governance, and legal analysis, which continues to support his work in municipal representation, estate planning, and business counseling.

Estate planning and real estate services form a significant part of Dean’s practice. He has assisted hundreds of local residents with wills, trusts, and related planning documents in recent years. He has also drafted and recorded numerous property deeds. In addition, Dean acts as corporate counsel for approximately one hundred businesses, advising on governance, contracts, transactions, and ongoing operational legal needs across diverse industries and organizational structures throughout Michigan statewide.

Dean C. Robinette remains actively engaged in the legal profession through leadership and mentorship. He previously served as president of the Downriver Bar Association and continues to support professional development initiatives. His office functions as a teaching environment, regularly employing college students as law clerks. Through this approach, Dean helps future attorneys gain practical experience while reinforcing high ethical standards and client-focused legal service through structured guidance, supervision, and real training.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Foley & Robinette, P.C.
• Member, State Bar of Michigan
• Former President, Downriver Bar Association

Licensed State

• Michigan

Education

• Michigan State University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Michigan
  Bachelor’s degree in Political Science

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