About Our Firm

Mertens, Laxton and Clement, PLLC is an East Lansing Law Firm specializing in State and Federal Criminal Defense, Family Law and Divorce, Wills and Trusts, and Legal and Medical Licensing Issues.  We consistently strive to achieve optimal client satisfaction by providing superior legal representation, sound advice, and zealous advocacy.


Mertens, Laxton and Clement, PLLC does not try to be all things to all people.  Our practice is very specialized in order to provide our clients with the best possible legal counsel.

We represent our clients in an honest, aggressive, responsive and efficient manner. Our mission is to earn and sustain the respect of our clients, as well as our adversaries through respectful representation.