65/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
General Practice Lawyers in Battle Creek, MI: 2026 rankings
70 general practice lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Highest LFR Score in Battle Creek: Haadsma James T, LFR Score 65/100; 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 16
Open 24 hours (per Google): Frederick J Taylor Law Offices, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #16 of 70.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Hills At Law, P.C., 261 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 70 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
70 Battle Creek general practice lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 70 rated law firms.
Top 10 general practice lawyers in Battle Creek at a glance
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haadsma James T | 65 | 4.5★ (15) | Battle Creek | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Sullivan John | 64 | 4.7★ (21) | Battle Creek | — | — |
| 3 | Kiana Carolyn Garrity - Kiana Carolyn, PLC | 63 | 5.0★ (78) | Kalamazoo, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Hills At Law, P.C. | 63 | 4.8★ (261) | Kalamazoo, 21 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Law Office of Jessica Brandow, PLLC | 62 | 5.0★ (21) | Battle Creek | — | — |
| 6 | Podolsky and Wickham, PLLC | 62 | 4.2★ (47) | Battle Creek | — | — |
| 7 | Stevens Richard G | 62 | 3.7★ (12) | Battle Creek | — | — |
| 8 | Snyder Law | 61 | 4.3★ (7) | Battle Creek | — | — |
| 9 | Joseph E Eldred Law Office | 61 | 3.9★ (7) | Battle Creek | — | — |
| 10 | Lott Stacey | 61 | 4.1★ (34) | Battle Creek | — | — |
All 70 general practice lawyers in Battle Creek, in rank order
Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
Based in Battle Creek
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo, 24 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo, 21 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 261 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trial attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Battle Creek
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Battle Creek
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Battle Creek
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
#8 Snyder Law
Based in Battle Creek
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Battle Creek
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
#10 Lott Stacey
Based in Battle Creek
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Battle Creek
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Battle Creek
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#13 Toth Michael J
Based in Battle Creek
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo, 21 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#15 Keilen Law, PLC
Based in Kalamazoo, 21 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portage, 23 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Battle Creek
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General practice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#18 Price Darrell L
Based in Battle Creek
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
#19 Kossen Kay E
Based in Battle Creek
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Portage, 25 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo, 20 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Battle Creek
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#23 Vincent John
Based in Battle Creek
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo, 21 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Battle Creek
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
General practice lawyers ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 70 ranked general practice lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Humbarger, Zebell, & Bieberich, PC | 59 | 3.7★ (12) | In Battle Creek |
| 27 | Richard A. Pattison, Attorney at Law | 58 | 3.9★ (7) | In Battle Creek |
| 28 | Patrick S Hirzel, PC | 58 | 4.2★ (6) | In Battle Creek |
| 29 | Sappanos Donald L | 58 | 4.6★ (60) | 23 mi |
| 30 | Anthony R. Toweson | 57 | 5.0★ (10) | 20 mi |
| 31 | B.W. Morris, P.C. | 57 | 4.3★ (12) | 22 mi |
| 32 | Kalamazoo Defender | 56 | 4.1★ (39) | 21 mi |
| 33 | Hettinger & Robinson, PLC | 56 | 4.9★ (19) | 22 mi |
| 34 | Kreis, Enderle, Hudgins & Borsos P.C. | 56 | 4.2★ (32) | 22 mi |
| 35 | Morse Rolland L | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | 20 mi |
| 36 | Miller Johnson | 56 | 3.2★ (13) | 21 mi |
| 37 | Garry L Walton PC | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | 21 mi |
| 38 | Grossman Horne & Cannizzaro, PC | 55 | 4.5★ (22) | 22 mi |
| 39 | Carrier Law | 55 | 4.6★ (21) | 24 mi |
| 40 | Apps Gary | 55 | 3.1★ (14) | 21 mi |
| 41 | Lewis Reed & Allen | 55 | 4.1★ (20) | 21 mi |
| 42 | Woznicki Law PLC | 55 | 4.4★ (21) | 23 mi |
| 43 | Stancati, Hencken & Greenlee, PC | 55 | 4.3★ (16) | 21 mi |
| 44 | Caleb Grimes Law, PLC | 55 | 3.9★ (34) | 23 mi |
| 45 | Oudsema Law PLLC | 55 | 5.0★ (11) | 23 mi |
| 46 | Millard William B | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | 21 mi |
| 47 | Flynn Thiel, P.C. | 54 | 4.8★ (4) | 23 mi |
| 48 | Jonathan Willoughby, PLC | 54 | 4.4★ (5) | 25 mi |
| 49 | Law Office of Cirilo Martinez, PLLC | 54 | 4.2★ (11) | 20 mi |
| 50 | Law Office | 54 | 2.6★ (10) | 23 mi |
Also serving Battle Creek
20 more general practice lawyers within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Allison Greenlee Korr, Attorney at Law | 4.3★ (6) | In Battle Creek |
| Attorney James Reed | 5.0★ (1) | In Battle Creek |
| Barnett David | 5.0★ (1) | In Battle Creek |
| Chalgian & Tripp Law Offices | 5.0★ (2) | In Battle Creek |
| D Hammond Law: Hammond Donald L | 1.0★ (1) | In Battle Creek |
| Eldred Joseph E | 5.0★ (2) | In Battle Creek |
| Housley Peters Law Office | 4.7★ (47) | In Battle Creek |
| Joseph Law | 5.0★ (2) | In Battle Creek |
| Juhnke James L | 4.5★ (2) | In Battle Creek |
| Kranenberg McCarthy, PC | 5.0★ (2) | In Battle Creek |
| Kreis Enderle | 4.1★ (17) | In Battle Creek |
| Law Office of Cindy L. Thomas | 5.0★ (2) | In Battle Creek |
| Lawyer Wesley Todd | 4.9★ (58) | In Battle Creek |
| McCroskey Law | 5.0★ (28) | In Battle Creek |
| Mumford Schubel Norlander | 2.0★ (1) | In Battle Creek |
| Olsman MacKenzie Peacock | 4.5★ (4) | In Battle Creek |
| Shelley A. Huffman, PLLC | 4.8★ (16) | In Battle Creek |
| Vandervoort Christ & Fisher: Karre Nelson | 4.5★ (2) | In Battle Creek |
| Vandervoort, Christ & Fisher, P.C. | 3.9★ (18) | In Battle Creek |
| Wood & Associates PLLC | 4.5★ (223) | In Battle Creek |
How we ranked Battle Creek general practice lawyers
We scored 70 Battle Creek general practice lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Battle Creek data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded) | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a general practice lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many general legal matters matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask how often the firm handles your kind of matter, and whether it would refer it elsewhere.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask a general practice lawyer
- How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
- How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
- Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
- How often do you handle matters like mine?
- Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?
Terms explained
- Contingency fee
- A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
- Retainer
- Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
- Flat fee
- One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
- Limited-scope representation
- Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
- Statute of limitations
- The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
- Good standing
- A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
- Law society
- The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
- Board certification
- Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
- Attorney–client privilege
- The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
- Conflict check
- The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
- Pro bono
- Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
- Legal aid
- Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.
General practice lawyers in Battle Creek: frequently asked questions
Which general practice lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Battle Creek?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked general practice lawyer in Battle Creek, MI is Haadsma James T with an LFR Score of 65/100. It has 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Sullivan John (#2) and Kiana Carolyn Garrity - Kiana Carolyn, PLC (#3) follow. We ranked 70 general practice lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many general practice lawyers are there in Battle Creek?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 70 general practice lawyers serving Battle Creek, MI. 20 of them are based in Battle Creek; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which general practice lawyers in Battle Creek are open 24/7?
3 ranked general practice lawyers in Battle Creek post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Haadsma James T (#1), Frederick J Taylor Law Offices (#16) and Schinkai Law PLLC (#20). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which general practice lawyers in Battle Creek work on weekends?
4 of 70 ranked general practice lawyers post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Haadsma James T (#1), Kiana Carolyn Garrity - Kiana Carolyn, PLC (#3) and Frederick J Taylor Law Offices (#16). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Battle Creek general practice lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 70 rated general practice lawyers in Battle Creek is 4.3★, with a median of 10 reviews. Hills At Law, P.C. has the most, 261 reviews, and ranks #4. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank general practice lawyers?
Each general practice lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do general practice lawyers outside Battle Creek count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Battle Creek city center, our service radius for general practice lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.
Can general practice lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?
No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.
How do general practice lawyers in Battle Creek, MI charge?
General practice lawyers usually charge flat fees for routine work such as simple wills or closings and hourly rates for disputes. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
When is a general practice lawyer a good fit?
For common matters such as wills, home purchases, small business contracts or minor disputes, especially in smaller cities. For complex cases, ask how often the firm handles your kind of matter. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of general practice lawyers in Battle Creek, MI ranked?
By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.
Does a lawyer need an office in Battle Creek?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for Battle Creek
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 70 general practice lawyers serving Battle Creek.
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