Background
Schavrien, Joel Howard was born on August 23, 1943 in Toledo. Son of Norman Charles and Beatrice (Fingerhut) Schavrien.
Schavrien, Joel Howard was born on August 23, 1943 in Toledo. Son of Norman Charles and Beatrice (Fingerhut) Schavrien.
Bachelor of Business Administration, Wayne State University, 1966; Juris Doctor, Wayne State University, 1969.
Tax accountant, Alexander Grant & Company, Detroit, 1967-1970;
associate, Katz, Victor & Yolles, Southfield, Michigan, 1970-1971;
private practice, Southfield, 1971-1975, 82-;
partner, Weiss & Schavrien, Southfield, 1975-1982. Mediator Mediation Tribunal Association, Detroit, since 1982, Oakland County Circuit Court, Pontiac, Michigan, since 1983. President, executive director United States Arbitration and Mediation Michigan Arbitration, Inc., Southfield, since 1986.
Secretary ADR section State Bar Michigan.
Democratic precinct delegate, Oak Park, Michigan, 1972. Active Temple Israel, WestBloomfield, Michigan. Member American Bar Association, AICPA, State Bar Michigan (business law section, interim secretary alternative dispute resolution section), Oakland County Bar Association (district court mediation committee, business law committee), American Arbitration Association, Michigan Association Certified Public Accountants, Society Professionals in Dispute Resolution.
Married Marsha Evelyn Richman, November 26, 1969. Children: Lisa Beth, Amy Michelle.