Jacalen J. Garris

Education

• Bachelor of Arts, Michigan State University (1986)
• Juris Doctor, Thomas M. Cooley School of Law (1989)
• Completed the Institute of Continuing Legal Education's Family Law Certificate Program, Bankruptcy Certificate Series, and Bankruptcy Boot Camp.
• Completed Divorce Mediation training workshops.

Professional Associations

• Licensed to practice law in both Michigan and Florida.
• Served as treasurer of the Washtenaw Trial Lawyers Association for several years.
• Member of the Michigan Association for Justice, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, State Bar of Michigan Family Law Section, and the Washtenaw County Bar Association. 

Other

• Participates in numerous triathlons each year. 
• Enjoys travel and outdoor activities, including snowboarding, skiing, and golf.