John P. Kelly

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John P. Kelly

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 39 years

Real estate Lawyer at Northville, MI
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Contracts & Agreements, Probate ... +3 more

422 E Main St, Northville, MI

About John

Biography

Lawyer, mediator, and commercial arbitrator in real estate, wills and trusts, business, and probate.

Wills,Trusts and their tax implications. Probate and how to avoid it. Will contests and Trusts.

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Contracts and Agreements 20%

20%
Probate 20%

20%
Real Estate 20%

20%
Estate Planning 15%

15%
Wills and Living Wills 15%

15%
Construction and Development 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 39 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1986

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 39 years

State: California

Acquired: 1986

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of John P. Kelly

422 E Main St, Northville, MI, 48167

www.kellykellylaw.com

John P. Kelly's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Joanne | February 3, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Living Trust

John was very professional, easy to talk to, and readily available for questions via email or phone. It was my first interaction with a lawyer and wasn't sure what to expect, but John made it easy and convenient for all concerned. I highly recommend him and his practice, very nice people!

Posted by Diane G | September 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Estate Planning - Great Job

John was very informative and eased a lot of my concerns during the process. He kept me informed the entire time, and I was prepared for each step. I was confident when I went to court with him, and everything worked out as he had discussed - there were no surprises along the way, and that is w...hat you are looking for when you hire an attorney. John's staff was also very professional, and I enjoyed coming to the office for my meetings. I have been to other lawyers' offices before where I did not feel comfortable. John's office was a family atmosphere, and it was exactly what I was looking for when hiring a lawyer. John was extremely professional and knowledgeable, and I will be using his services again. I would highly recommend John Kelly and his entire firm for legal matters in Michigan.

Posted by Chris | September 4, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

We have been working with John for over 15 years

We started working with John over 15 years ago when we were just getting our business started. He treated us with respect and honesty even when we were very small and over the years has become not only our complete source for all legal issues but a trusted business adviser and a key member on our tea...m. John combines a perfect blend of professional legal expertise with common sense and relates to all of our team members at different levels. I would highly recommend John and his team to anyone.

Posted by Edward | August 31, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional services provided by John Kelly

I engaged Mr. John Kelly to provide professional services to develope an Estate Plan. The plan included a last will and Testament, Living Trust, and associated documents. Mr. Kelly's services were professional and provided in a timely manner within the agreed upon budget. The delivered product met ...all of my needs. To me, the difference between good and excellent involved his ability to fully explain the documents, their meaning and their intended usage in an understandable language for a layperson without any sense of being hurried or harried.

Posted by Brian Van Riper | August 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Estate Planning Expertise

John is an expert in the Estate Planning area of the law and has helped me personally as well as clients that I have referred that needed his valuable service. John has a very strong grasp of the law, is very thorough in his attention to detail and we received excellent service from John and the enti...re team at Kelly & Kelly. I highly recommend you talk to John to find out about his firm the extraordinary service they provide!

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John P. Kelly's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lauren Mullee

Probate lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Kelly is an exceptional attorney. We were co-counsel together on a complex Civil Litigation/ Probate matter, several years ago. We needed a Probate attorney in Michigan for our clients, and were very fortunate to have found Mr. Kelly. He obtained excellent results for our clients. and was great to work with. I recommend him highly!"

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Michael Kelly

Real estate lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John's diverse background gives him the edge in handling very complicated matters. In addition to being an attorney licensed in the State of Michigan and the State of California, John is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), an Arbitrator/Neutral with the American Arbitration Association, and a licensed builder in the State of Michigan. I highly endorse this lawyer!"

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Jonathan Paul

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"John Kelly is to go-to attorney in Metro Detroit for Estate Planning, Wills/Trusts and Business Litigation. I would strongly recommend his services to potential clients in the area."

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Lauren Mullee

Family lawyer

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Michael Kelly

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Ryan Kelly

Family lawyer

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Michele Kelly

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

People's Choice Award, Northville Community

Work Experience

1988 - Present

Senior Attorney, Kelly & Kelly PC

2015 - 2015

Mediator, Kelly & Kelly PC

Associations

2013 - Present

American Arbitration Association

Arbitrator-neutral

2008 - Present

Northville Rotary

2006 - Present

Michigan Residential Builder

1986 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Probate Section and Business Law Sections of the State Bar

1986 - Present

State Bar of California

Sample of Legal Cases

Realtor Negligence in Short Sale

Award against realtor

Michigan Slayer Statute

Recovered property for heir

Will Contest

Will set aside

Trust Contest

Court appointed joint trustees

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Education

2014

Institute of Continuing Legal Education

General Civil Mediator Training

1985

University of Detroit Mercy

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

Michigan State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Elder Law & Disability Rights Section, Probate & Estate Planning Section, Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee

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Languages

English

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