John Z. Kallabat is a native of Metro Detroit and a 1987 graduate of Birmingham Brother Rice High School. Mr. Kallabat then attended the business school at Wayne State University, majoring in finance and graduating with honors. Following his studies at Wayne State University, Mr. Kallabat attended law school at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, and is a 1993 graduate of that school.
While in law school, Mr. Kallabat worked as a law clerk for a Detroit law firm concentrating on complex bankruptcy matters. Following graduation from the University of Detroit in 1993, Mr. Kallabat immediately opened his own law firm in first in Bingham Farms and most recently moving to larger Farmington Hills with his brother, Jeffrey Kallabat. Over the past 20+ years Mr. Kallabat’s firm has handled thousands of bankruptcy cases. Mr. Kallabat represents a wide range of bankruptcy clients with cases involving debts ranging from seven thousand dollars to several million dollars.
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Car accident Attorney | Sep 17
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"I endorse this lawyer. Jeff and John are very good on traffic ticket cases, as well as bankruptcy cases. I have referred many people to them, and am very confident in their abilities."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Sep 10
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"It is with great respect that I endorse Mr. Kallabat. His dedication in handling thousands of bankruptcy cases at a meticulous level of detail goes unmatched."
Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney | Sep 09
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"I endorse this lawyer. I have known John professionally for many years. I refer all bankruptcy work to John based on the exceptional positive feedback I receive from my clients. John is reasonable, knowledgeable and well-qualified to handle all bankruptcy matters."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Sep 08
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"I have known John for over 10 years. I am very impressed by his integrity, work ethic and detailed knowledge of bankruptcy law. John is well respected not only by his fellow attorneys, but also by the Judges before whom he practices. I am proud to endorse John as an expert in the field of bankruptcy law."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Sep 08
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"I have had the pleasure of working with John on several matters. He is very knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and passionate about what he does. I never hesitate sending him my clients who are in need of bankruptcy services because I know that they are in good hands."
"I endorse this lawyer. He was very cooperative in working with me in a Chapter 7 case where my client had a claim against his claim that was not dischargeable."