Managing Partner
“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, Ms. 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.
Beverly is a faculty member at the Concordia University Haab School of Business and has also taught at Jackson College. Her current course load includes undergraduate and graduate courses in Family Law, Juvenile Justice, and Criminal Psychology. She has also worked as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Jackson County.
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Criminal Defense
- Intellectual Property
- Business Transactions
- Probate Law
- Evaluations
- Appeals
Bar Admissions
- Michigan
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
Peer-Reviewed Publications
- Griffor, B. (2015). Manifestations and Outcomes of Pediatric mTBI. Psychotherapy Bulletin. Bandor Books.
- Lorandos, D., Campbell, T., Vasquez, S. and Griffor, B. (2013). Consultation and treatment in high conflict and parental alienation cases. American Journal of Forensic Psychology, 31 (1), 79.
- Griffor, B. M. (2012). The Naked License: What Business Lawyers Need to Know to Protect Their Clients Against Trademark Abandonment. Michigan Business Law Journal.
Publications
- Griffor, B. M. (2025). Empowering Change: A Guide to Cultivating Your Nonprofit Business. Psychotherapy Bulletin, 50.2.
- Griffor, B. (2025). Bodily Autonomy and Personal Control: Viewing Our Trauma through Astarion’s Eyes. In Bean, A. M. (Ed.). Psychology of Baldur’s Gate (pp. in press) Leyline Publishing, Incorporated.
- Griffor, B. (2024). Not a Dump Stat: Strengthening Emotional Intelligence Through TTRPGs. In Bean, A. M., Daniel, E. S., & Hays, S. A. (Eds.). (2nd Ed), Integrating geek culture into therapeutic practice: The clinician’s guide to geek therapy (pp. 167) Leyline Publishing, Incorporated.
- Griffor, B. and Vasquez, S., PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS FOR LAWYERS in Lorandos, D. (Ed.) (2023) The Litigators Handbook of Forensic Medicine, Psychiatry and Psychology. Thomson Reuters, Eagan, MN.
- Griffor, B. (2017). Perceived Credibility of Child Witness Statements Based on Age and Gender (ProQuest). Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI.
- Griffor, B. M., Vasquez, S. B., The benefits of parenting coordination, Res Ipsa Loquitur Vol 45, No. 2 (March/April, 2015), pg 4.
- Griffor, B. M. (2014, April 30). The Introductory Neuroscience of Language. Retrieved from http://www.mentalhealthblog.org/blog/the-introductory-neuroscience-of-language.
- Griffor, B. M. (2012, November/December). Jury Selection 101: Making the Most of Voir Dire, Res Ipsa Loquitur 42(6), 23.
- Griffor, B. M. (2012, March). Trademark 101: What a General Practitioner Needs to Know About a Trademark, Res Ipsa Loquitur, 42(4), 19.
Presentations
- Griffor, B. (2025, June) Evaluation in The Context of Disability for Older Adults. State Bar of Michigan Elder Law & Disability Rights Section, Ann Arbor, MI.
- Griffor, B. (2024, November) Understanding the Differences between Forensic and Clinical Family-Related Evaluations. Washtenaw County Bar Association, Ann Arbor, MI.
- Griffor, B. (2024, September) Assessment, Evaluations, Disability, and Older Adults. Taking Action for the Aging Population: Confronting Legal & Mental Health Challenges for a Growing Population; CSU College of Law Center for Health Law & Policy, Cleveland, OH.
- Griffor, B. (2024, September) Issues in Capacity Evaluation. Washtenaw County Probate Court Training & Update, Ann Arbor, MI.
- King, A.M., Griffor, B. Tilton, S., Balensiefer, K., Figliuolo, A. (2024, August) Sanity & Sensitivity: Approaching Mental Health In Gaming. GEN CON 2024, Indianapolis, IN.
- Griffor, B. (2024, July) Review of the Literature: What do we know about the use of TTRPGs with older adults? Geek Therapeutics GeekED Conference, Forth Worth, TX.
- Griffor, B. (2024, July) Utilizing Anime as a Medium for Teaching Applied Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Geek Therapeutics GeekED Conference, Forth Worth, TX.
- Griffor, B. (2024, May) Helping Clients Navigate Care for an Aging Parent Who Didn’t Care for Them. NAMI Michigan Annual Conference: Family Matters!, Novi, MI.
- Smith, M. (Host) & Griffor, B. (Guest). “Black Widow.” Diagnose This! [Audio podcast]. June 23, 2021. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1797886/episodes/8754173-black-widow
- Griffor, B. (2018, June) Telemental Health in Correctional Settings. Michigan Sheriff’s Association Annual Training: 2018 Summer Conference, Lansing, MI.
- Griffor, B. (2017, May) Preparing for Expert Witnesses in Cases with Mental Health Implications. Western Michigan Cooley, Mental Health: A Michigan Perspective, Lansing, MI.
- Lorandos, D, Campbell, T., Vasquez, S. and Griffor, B. (2013, April). Consultation and treatment in high conflict and parental alienation cases. Presentation and Panel Discussion at the 29th Annual Symposium of the American College of Forensic Psychology, San Diego, CA.
- Griffor, B. (2012, September) Psychological dysfunction and youth criminality. Presentation at Jackson College during juvenile justice week, Jackson, MI.
- Griffor, B. (2011, August) Rehabilitation and treatment non-compliance. Presentation at Jackson College for Criminal Justice Day, Jackson, MI.
- Griffor, B. (2009, September) Indigent defense in Michigan. Panel discussion at the joint meeting of the Criminal and Trial Divisions Washtenaw County Bar Association, Ann Arbor, MI.
- Griffor, B. (2008, September) Stages of juvenile justice. Presentation at Phi Alpha Delta meeting on local trial procedures, Chelsea, MI.
Classes/Seminars
- Faculty, Concordia University Haab School of Business
- Former Faculty, Jackson College
- Speaker, Preparing for Expert Witnesses in Cases with Mental Health Implications. Western Michigan Cooley, Mental Health: A Michigan Perspective, Lansing, MI, May 2017.
- Speaker, 29th Annual Symposium: American College of Forensic Psychology, April 4, 2013
- Speaker, Speaking Engagement: Youth Criminality, Jackson Community College, September 15, 2012
- Speaker, Speaking Engagement: Criminal Justice, Jackson College, August 26, 2011
- Panel Discussion: Indigent Defense, WCBA’s Panel Discussion, September 7, 2009
- Speaker, Speaking Engagement: Juvenile Justice, September 22, 2008
Professional Associations and Memberships
- American Bar Association
- Washtenaw County Bar Association
- International Catholic Lawyers Society
- Institute of Continuing Legal Education
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Concordia University (Haab School of Business; Department of Family Life Education)
- State Bar of Michigan
- Ypsilanti Bar Association
- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC)
- American Psychological Association, APA Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice
- American Psychological Association, APA Society for Clinical Neuropsychology
- American Psychological Association, APA Society for Couple & Family Psychology
- American Psychological Association, APA Society for Addiction Psychology
- American Psychological Association, APA Division of Trauma Psychology