Erika Salerno Shadowens

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Erika Salerno Shadowens: Attorney with Varnum LLP
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Biography

Family Law Attorney

Erika Salerno Shadowens is a partner at Varnum LLP. Erika’s practice is entirely devoted to family law matters specializing in divorce, child custody and family law litigation including change of domicile, interstate and international child custody matters. Erika is also a trained mediator and collaborative lawyer. She adamantly advocates for her clients in Kalamazoo, Kent, Allegan, Berrien, Van Buren, St. Joseph, Barry, Calhoun, Eaton, Ionia, and surrounding counties. Her 26 years of experience lends itself well to complex high asset cases involving closely held family businesses, and challenging child custody matters. Her knowledge of the law, diligence and tenacity help her accomplish her client’s goals in their family law matters.

Erika has litigated cases in all levels of the court system, including the Michigan Supreme Court. Media outlets call on her to share her expertise. Erika is a former Council Member of the State Bar of Michigan Family Law Section and currently serves as a Board Member for the Girls on the Run of Greater Kalamazoo.

Honors and Recognitions

Best Lawyers in America®, Family Law, 2021 and 2022

National Law Review, Thought Leader Award (Family Law Practice Team), 2020

Michigan Lawyers Weekly, Women in the Law, 2014

Kalamazoo County Bar Association, Vlachos Award, 2013

Community Involvement

Girls on the Run of Greater Kalamazoo, Board Member

East Kentwood High School Marching Band, Volunteer

Red Storm Robotics Team, Volunteer

Western Michigan University, Adjunct Professor

Leadership Kalamazoo, 2014

Professional Affiliations

Kalamazoo County Bar Association

Kalamazoo County Family Law Bar Association

State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section
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Areas of Practice (1)

  • Family Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Michigan State University, B.A., cum laude, 1993
Law School Attended:
Drake University Law School, J.D., cum laude, Drake Law Review, Editor, 1996; Loyola University Chicago School of Law, LL.M., Health Care, cum laude, 2014
Year of First Admission:
1996
Admission:
1996, Wisconsin; 1999, Michigan; United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Birth Information:
Wyandotte, Michigan, April 9, 1971
ISLN:
918984676

Peer Reviews

4.2/5.0 (12 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® Distinguished Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.3/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.4/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.0/5.0

  • Communication

    4.3/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.3/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 11/01/12 in Family Law

    Erika Salerno has been opposing counsel in many cases, involving both contested divorce and family law and collaborative family law. I know that she has the superior knowledge, legal and technical abilities, analytical capacity, and unwavering ethic... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/24/12 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 10/16/12 in Family Law

    Erika shows the highest ethical standards, prudence, integrity and professionalism in her field. She is a strong advocate and creative problem solver and a professional, collegial, trustworthy colleague.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 10/16/12 in Family Law

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/26/12 in Family Law

    She is a very good attorney

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 10/18/12 in Family Law

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  • 4.2/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 10/25/12 in Family Law

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 10/24/12 in Divorce

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  • 3.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/02/12 in Family Law

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  • 3.8/5.0 Rated by a Other Law Firm Position on 10/24/12 in Divorce

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Other Legal Directories

Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (29 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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Contact Information:

269-238-4720  Phone

269-382-2009  Fax

www.varnumlaw.com/people/erika-s-shadowens

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