About
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.
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. Currently, Danielle regularly writes a blog, “Have You Heard the Latest?”, on a variety of legal topics, which you can read here. 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, 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.
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 Expertfor 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
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"Strongly recommended!"
Barron, Rosenberg, Mayoras, and Mayoras handled a problem that arose from a family trust very professionally, but also measured, very professional, and balanced advice, with real human touch.
- Kathleen R. -
"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.
- Kevin D. -
"Prompt, Cordial, Patient and Understanding!"
We are so grateful to have found a very experienced and competent law firm to provide special needs planning for our son. Our attorney was prompt, cordial, patient, and understanding throughout the entire process.
- Deb C. -
"BRM&M Are Very Knowledgeable and Answered All of Our Questions!"
The staff at Barron, Rosenberg, Mayoras & Mayoras, P.C. are very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions, even questions we didn't know to ask!!
- Efiling E. -
"BRM&M Provide an Experience That Brings Peace to Mind!"
The folks over at BRM&M provide an experience that brings peace to mind. The legal teams work with you until your issue is resolved, response times via email are great!
- Elaine M. -
"Professional, Knowledgeable, Kind, and Helpful!"
Barron, Rosenberg, Mayoras & Mayoras P.C. helped our family process Dad and Mom's estate. Their staff was professional, knowledgeable, kind, and helpful.
- John M. -
"Very educational, enlightening, respectful and professional!"
Very educational, enlightening, respectful, and professional.
- Michael L. -
"Highly Recommend Their Services"
I am completely satisfied with Barron, Rosenberg, Mayoras & Mayoras P.C.
- Paul D.