Gerald Cavellier

Gerald Cavellier is a highly experienced attorney specializing in family law and matrimonial law. Based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, he serves as a Shareholder and the head of the Domestic Relations/Family Law Section at Hertz Schram PC. With over 25 years of dedicated practice, Gerald is known for his skill in handling cases involving divorce, child custody, spousal support, and property division. His expertise extends to complex matters such as interstate custody disputes, marital tort litigation, and the division of closely held businesses.

Gerald earned his J.D. from the Detroit College of Law, now Michigan State University College of Law, in 1995. He also holds a B.S. in Marketing from Oakland University, Rochester Hills, MI, which he earned in 1987.

Since his admission to the Michigan Bar in 1996, Gerald has built a distinguished family law practice representing clients in a wide range of complex divorce and custody matters. He guides clients through highly emotional situations with a balance of compassion and tenacity, always focused on protecting their interests and their families. Gerald has extensive experience representing high-net-worth individuals, including professional athletes, entertainers, executives, and business owners, providing discreet, strategic, and results-driven legal counsel. He is also a member of the Hague Convention Attorney Network and regularly handles international child abduction cases under the Hague Child Abduction Convention.

In addition to his legal practice, Gerald Cavellier is actively involved in education and community initiatives. As an Adjunct Professor of Law at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, he has taught family law since 2008. He is also a trained mediator and a member of the Collaborative Professionals Institute of Michigan (CPIM), helping clients resolve disputes through alternative methods. Through his dedication to excellence and professional integrity, Gerald continues to provide exceptional legal services to clients in Michigan and beyond.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Hertz Schram PC
• Member, State Bar of Michigan
• Member, United State District Court
• Member, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Licensed State

• Michigan

Education

• Michigan State University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Oakland University
  BS in Marketing

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