John K. Kline

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John K. Kline

5.0
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 30 years

Family Lawyer at Ann Arbor, MI
Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury, Real Estate

483 Little Lake Drive, Suite 200, Ann Arbor, MI

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About John

Biography

Exceptional Representation. Exceptional Results. We have the experience to build a strong legal plan and the commitment to see it through.

My wealth of trial experience and good results at trial, often gets a case successfully settled.

Experience and great expert witnesses make a difference.

The Michigan Construction Lien Act has strict deadlines and you need a firm with the experience and tenacity to get it done correctly.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 70%

I specialize in spousal support, property division, child support, and custody cases. I frequently litigate cases requiring the valuation & division of businesses - making sure that there are no issues of double-dips with spousal support.

30 years | 150 cases

70%
Personal Injury 15%

I specialize in Plaintiff's Auto Accidents involving serious and debilitating injuries and wrongful death.

30 years | 55 cases

15%
Real Estate 15%

I specialize in Construction Lien Litigation and disputes between builders and home-owners.

30 years | 55 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 30 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1995

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Kline Legal Group PLC

483 Little Lake Drive, Suite 200, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103

www.michiganautoaccident.com

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John K. Kline's Reviews

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Posted by Bev | November 11, 2013 | Litigation

John K. Kline restored my Faith in the system!!!!

John K. Kline is a terrific lawyer and although I have worked with other "good" lawyers, I specifically hired him to represent me in court for an evidentiary trial hearing. When I first met John I told him I was looking for a "Bulldog" and his response was not what I expected. John told me, "I would ...not describe myself as a "Bulldog", but I can tell you that I am a competitive person and I do not like to lose". I learned quickly, after working with John that I would rather have a "competitive" lawyer, who is composed, knowledgeable about the law and who is an extremely persuasive speaker in the courtroom. In my case, John had all of these attributes. John prepared tirelessly and diligently for court and one of his main strengths is that he has a gift to persuade others with his knowledge of the case and the law. John blew me away in court because he conducted himself in a way, which won the respect of his peers and the judge in the courtroom. John has the innate ability to cross examine in a tough manner, but still remain the more likable attorney. I believe his success as a lawyer is tied to his charismatic, competitive and compassionate personality. John was easy to work with and he was straight with me on how important it was to display me in the best possible light to the courts. John did a great job preparing me for court and for cross examination. Cross examination terrified me, however John was excellent at building my self-confidence and I really felt prepared for the battle I was facing. In my trial, ironically, John was up against a ”Bulldog” type lawyer and I truly believe my case was won by John’s courtroom style, his ability to make the tough decisions on who would testify in my case, how he would go about cross examining the other side and most importantly how he would weaken the defendants case which was strong against me. After working with several lawyers prior to John K. Kline, I have the experience to not only recommend Mr. Kline; I can also say that without his help I would have lost my case.

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John K. Kline's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Olson

Family lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Kline for many years. I have had cases where he is on the other side as well as cases where we have worked together. He is skilled in the law and a real professional. I have sent a number of matters to him over the years trusting that he will properly represent the people I send to him and I have never been disappointed. I fully and completely endorse Mr. Kline."

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Steven Reed

Family lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known John for years. John is always prepared, always professional, a strong advocate for his clients and an attorney who stays current with all of the changes in the law. In addition, he is does a great job representing his clients, listening to his clients, not promising outcomes that are not obtainable and extremely ethical. Class act all the way around."

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Terrence Bertram

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse John. I have sent my client's to John because I know they will be well taken care throughout the life of the matter. He is diligent, empathetic, knows the law and will represent my client's best interest. Further, he is a great communicator keeping his client's fully informed as the matter progresses."

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Steven Reed

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Terrence Bertram

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2018

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2014

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2001 - Present

President, Kline Legal Group, PLC

1996 - 2001

Associate Attorney, Faupel & Associates, P.C.

1987 - 1992

Pharmaceutical Sales - Hospital Specialist, Glaxo Smith Kline

Associations

2011 - Present

Michigan Association for Justice

Member

1998 - Present

Washtenaw County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Loutts v Loutts, 298 Mich App 21(2012)

Remanded back to trial court. The Court of Appeals stated that there is no bright-line rule but courts must employ a case-by-case approach to determine if the "double-dipping" will achieve a just and reasonable outcome.

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Education

1995

Wayne State University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

Kalamazoo College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Family Law Institute

Evidence Under Fire: Strategies and Rules Refreshers for Winning in the Hot Seat

2017

Family Law Institute

Managing Clients While the Divorce Case Pending

2016

Family Law Institute

Making and Responding to Common Objections in Family Law Cases

2015

Family Law Institute

The Top Takeaways From Loutts vs. Loutts

Publications

Activity

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