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Beverly M. Griffor Ph.D, JD, MBA, MS

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“I take pride in the service I provide to our clients. I know that you don’t trust your legal needs to anyone, which is why I work so hard to maintain your trust. I make sure that you are comfortable with every aspect of your legal proceedings. Every person seeking legal assistance deserves not only quality legal assistance, but also deserves to be treated with respect and dignity. I will be there to answer all your questions every step of the way.” -Beverly M. Griffor

Beverly Griffor has become involved in litigation and research nationwide. Much of Beverly’s work focuses on the application of scientific research in the courtroom. This blending of law and science is very important in matters involving custody disputes, criminal responsibility, and expert opinions. Beverly has successfully represented clients in criminal and civil trials, aided families in repairing damaged custodial relationships, and negotiated business transactions. She prides herself in her ability to get clients the best results possible in their unique situations.

Beverly graduated from the University of Michigan with a double majored Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology and a minor in Philosophy. In each major, Beverly sub-concentrated in both Criminology and Social Inequality. Upon graduation, Dr. Griffor interned in the University of Michigan Department of Psychology, where she was involved in research projects which focused on self-esteem and achievement as well as those involving juvenile criminal offenders and recidivism.

Beverly received her Juris Doctor from Ave Maria School of Law, focusing her studies on trial practice & appellate procedure. During her time studying law, she was involved in Law Review, Moot Court, and sat on the Executive Boards of multiple student organizations, including the Women’s Law Association and the Second Amendment Club.

Beverly holds a Ph.D. Clinical Psychology with concentrations in Forensic Psychology and Neuropsychology. She has been involved in research in the areas of personality disorders, child testimony, family therapy, jury perception, and forensic evaluations.

Beverly also holds a Masters in Business Administration and uses her business experience to assist her corporate & business clients handle transactional matters, business formation, seeking non-profit status, business planning, purchases, HIPPA & legal compliance.

Dr. Griffor is a faculty member in Saybrook University’s Department of Research, teaching graduate-level psychometrics and other research and statistics-based courses. She has previously taught undergraduate and graduate courses in Family Law, Juvenile Justice, Criminal Psychology, and Development as an adjunct at Concordia University, Michigan School of Psychology, and Jackson College. She is currently a supervisor of trainees and also serves on dissertation committees.

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