About Corene C

Corene C. Ford is an attorney primarily based in Northville, Michigan, with over two decades in the field in civil litigation. Since 2003, she has been working as an attorney in Michigan, focusing on a diverse range of areas which includes property law, corporate law, rental disputes, agreement law, collections, and estate making plans. Additionally, she is a licensed court-appointed mediator, having effectively mediated severa cases from simple property disputes to intricate commercial matters. A 1999 graduate of Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science, Corene pursued her law school training at Vermont Law School. There, she earned both her Juris Doctor and a Master of Studies in Environmental Law, graduating cum laude in 2003.

During her tenure at Vermont Law School, she used to be invited to join the Vermont Law Review, serving as a Notes Editor from 2001 to 2003. Corene started her professional career as a research regulation clerk for the Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan from 2004 to 2005. She then joined Tilchin & Hall, P.C. in 2005, the place she has been a shareholder since 2017. The firm, established in 1978, specializes in civil matters with an emphasis on real estate law, corporate law, and property planning. In addition to her legal practice, Corene contributes to academia as an adjunct professor at Oakland University, coaching a direction at the Legal Environment of Business.

She is an active member of the Oakland County Bar Association and has been involved in a number of community organizations. Notably, she served at the State Bar of Michigan's Character & Fitness Committee beginning in 2020, joined the Board of Trustees of the Oakland Mediation Center in 2021. Became a member of the Board of Directors of the Whatabout Theatre in 2022. In 2024, she joined the Board of the Detroit Improv Collective. Corene was born and raised in Farmington Hills, Michigan. After finishing her schooling, she returned to the region in 2003, the place she continues to live and practice regulation.

She is devoted to assisting the citizens and agencies of Farmington and its nearby areas with their legal demanding situations. Outside of her professional endeavors, Corene enjoys performing and coaching improv comedy, traveling, attending live theater, and spending time together with her household and dogs. Corene's knowledge and commitment to her community make her a precious resource for clients seeking legal assistance in the Northville area.

Education

Vermont Law School

J.D. (2003)

2000

Vermont Law School

Masters of Studies in Environmental Law (2003)

2000

Eastern Michigan University

B.S. (1999)

1999

Accepted Jurisdictions

Michigan

Court Admissions

Michigan State Courts State Trial Court · Admitted 2003
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan U.S. District Court · Admitted 2005
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan U.S. District Court · Admitted 2005

Types of Cases Handled

Real Estate Law Business Law Landlord-Tenant Disputes Contract Law Collections Estate Planning Personal Injury Appeals & Appellate Nursing Home Abuse Insurance Claims Environmental Law

Legal Services Scope

Litigation Mediation Appeals

Certifications & Awards

Certified Court Appointed Mediator

State Bar of Michigan

Professional Associations

BNI: Business Network International

Current

Michigan Assocation for Justice

Current

State Bar of Michigan

Current

Oakland County Bar Association

Current

Greater Farmington Chamber of Commerce

2017 - 2018

Office Locations

Main Office

 21800 Haggerty Road, Suite 218 Northville MI 48167

Sources

Information provided is based on available sources and may not be exhaustive. For the most current and detailed information, please contact the attorney directly or consult official records.