$ 300-300 per hour
As a CPA and an attorney I have unique experience in handling legal issues involving estate planning, business, and real estate. My expereince with tax law enables me to work in areas that most find too complex. I handle civil and probate matters primarily in Wayne, Oakland, and Washtenaw Counties but I do have cases in other Courts.
I draft contracts, handle business buy/sells, enjoy estate planning and trust work as well as probate litigation issues involving will contests and trust questions. I handle civil cases involving real estate and business issues. I am a commercial arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association handling cases in the commercial/construction areas. I am a licensed residential builder.
Examples of legal matters I handle include: failed short sale cases against realtors, Will Contest against a caregiver who coerced the decedent to give him all her money, removal of a trustee who invaded trust assets for her drug addicted daughter, enforcement of a minor child's claim against his father's estate who had disowned him due to a nasty divorce with the child's mother, an estate's wrongful death claim for murder under the Michigan Slayer Rule.
I enjoy the practice of law and working with my wife, my daughter and my son who are lawyers in the firm that my wife and I started over 25 years ago. We emphasize regular contact with our clients who we value. We strive to secure clients for life --not for just a single legal matter.
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Practice Areas
$ 300-300 per hour
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
State: California
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
11 Client Reviews
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Posted by Diane G | September 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
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...
Posted by Lori | March 19, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Pleasure to Work With
John and his team did an excellent job on a very difficult and emotional estate case. He worked extremely hard and obtained a great resolution through mediation. We are very glad that we did not need to go to trial. John, his paralegal and staff are courteous, friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and v...
Posted by Kevin | April 15, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
A Strong Recommendation From A Grateful Client
I find John P. Kelly to be an outstanding attorney. His legal guidance and moral support were essential to winning my case involving protection of trust assets designated for the health and welfare of a close family member, Mr. Kelly educated me on relevant points of the law and reviewed the pote...
"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!"
"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!"
"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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2015
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
People's Choice Award, Northville Community
1988 - Present
Senior Attorney, Kelly & Kelly PC
2015 - 2015
Mediator, Kelly & Kelly PC
2013 - Present
American Arbitration AssociationArbitrator-neutral
2008 - Present
Northville Rotary
2006 - Present
Michigan Residential Builder
1986 - Present
State Bar of MichiganProbate Section and Business Law Sections of the State Bar
1986 - Present
State Bar of California
Award against realtor
Recovered property for heir
Will set aside
Court appointed joint trustees
2014
General Civil Mediator Training
1985
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
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