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Danielle B. Mayoras

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Danielle B. Mayoras is a shareholder at Barron, Rosenberg, Mayoras & Mayoras. She is an estate, elder law and special needs attorney who is passionate about helping individuals and families plan for themselves and future generations to come. She applies her considerable knowledge and experience (almost three decades) to help clients across the country and has been a trusted advisor to celebrity and high-profile heirs.  

In addition to her client practice, Danielle is a legal expert, author, and keynote speaker. As a respected media source, she has lent her expertise and analysis to hundreds of media sources, including The Associated Press, Los Angeles Times, ABC News, The Wall Street Journal, Vanity Fair, People, Forbes, Kiplinger, The Washington Post, Huffington Post, among many others. She has appeared on Access Hollywood, the Rachael Ray Show, The Insider, CNN, CNN International, NBC Nightly News, Forbes, The Hallmark Channel, ABC’s Live Well Network, CBS, FOX, PBS, and NBC affiliates. Danielle also currently serves as a legal analyst for CBS News Detroit.

Danielle and her husband Andy Mayoras are co-authors of the best-selling book Trial & Heirs: Famous Fortune Fights! and were regular contributors to Forbes for many years. Danielle has also appeared as a TV host and legal expert on multiple celebrity documentaries for the REELZ Channel, including Fortune Fights, Life, Death and Money, and Celebrity Legacies. 

In addition to her client practice and media, Danielle is a dynamic and entertaining keynote speaker who delights audiences across the country with her informative presentations. Financial advisors, CPAs, nationally recognized brokerage firms, banks, insurance companies, attorneys and nonprofit organizations are all raving about Danielle’s presentations and her insight on celebrity estates, baby boomers, caregivers, seniors and the special needs populations.

Outside of work, Danielle relaxes by walking and biking, drinking a good cup of coffee, and spending time outdoors. She is married to Andy, who is her law school sweetheart, and they are the proud parents of three wonderful children—a son and a set of boy-girl twins.

Practice Areas

  • Estate Planning including wills, trusts, powers of attorney
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Estate and Trust Administration
  • Elder Law including Long-Term Care Planning and Medicaid Planning
  • Probate including guardianship and conservatorship

Education

  • J.D., Juris Doctor, The University of Michigan Law School
  • B.A., Bachelor of Arts in English, The University of Michigan, with High Distinction

Admissions

  • State of Michigan

Recognitions and Memberships

  • Shareholder of law firm recognized as Best Law Firms by U.S. News and World Report 2020-2023
  • Legal Analyst for CBS News Detroit
  • Author of the best-selling book, Trial & Heirs: Famous Fortune Fights!
  • Creator and co-host of the TV documentary series Fortune Fights for the REELZ Channel
  • Creator and co-host of the National TV special: Trial & Heirs: Protect Your Family Fortune!
  • Recurring expert on the national TV series Celebrity Legacies and Life, Death & Money
  • Former Forbes Contributor
  • Legal Media Expert for TV, Print, and Radio
  • Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Contributor
  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys since 1997
  • State Bar of Michigan: Elder Law and Disability Rights Section
  • Oakland County Bar Association

Best Law Firms 2023 Award

Best Law Firms Troy 2023

The Expertise, Experience & Excellence You Need

  • We are grateful for their guidance and would definitely recommend BRMM.

    “This firm has taken care of the planning for my husband and I to protect our future heirs. We are grateful for their guidance and would definitely recommend BRMM.”

  • I would recommend them 100 times over.

    “They treat you like family and walked us through the entire Medicaid process for my mom, as well, as made sure our POA documents were in place. I couldn't be more grateful for their kindness, help, and guidance.”

  • Strong, ethical, principles.

    “When you have confidence in your lawyer, such as I found with Andy Mayoras and other members within his law firm, I fully trusted that my position was going to be zealously represented in an upstanding and professional way. I have nothing but deep respect ”

  • The attorneys at BRMM exceeded all our needs and expectations during this trying time.

    “Our family can not thank them both enough for their great work. We highly recommend their services for anyone's elderly care needs.”

  • Barron, Rosenberg, Mayoras & Mayoras P.C. was a Godsend.

    “When I count what few blessings I am fortunate to have, Barron, Rosenberg, Mayoras & Mayoras P.C. is one of them.”