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About Michael
Biography
Aggressive Legal Counsel- Personal Client Care. Call
Practice Areas
19
Practice Areas
Other
10%
Appeals
5%
Business
5%
Corporate and Incorporation
5%
Fees and Rates
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 24 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Licensed in Michigan for 24 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Willis & Willis PLC Attorneys and Counselors at Law
(269) 492-1042
Fax
491 W. South St., Kalamazoo, MI, 49007
willis.law/Online Presence
Other places you can find Michael online.
Michael J. Willis's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | December 4, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Michael makes Willis law a better place
Michael put me at ease through my legal process. very outgoing and patient. He is always available to answer my questions and concerns. I would highly recommend him as an option for your legal needs.
Posted by Sheila | May 28, 2014
Tremendously Helpful
Words are inadequate to thank you for your help and kindness. A special thank you for your help with the civil matter, it provided great stress relief. We are forever grateful for your help and kindness. Best wishes for all of the coming years.
Posted by Ron | January 26, 2010
Great job, very easy to deal with, handled everything.
I used Attorney Willis for my estate planning, will, trust, powers of attorney for health care and finance. He explained everything and even helped to organize my assets and handled funding my trust as well. I was so impressed I asked him to be the trustee of my estate.
Michael J. Willis's Lawyer Endorsements
"Michael Willis has my full confidence as an excellent attorney. Being an attorney in the same field, Michael is one of the few attorneys I trust completely and would hire to represent myself in any matter including estate and trust planning, estate administration, corporate and tax. You will not find a better attorney."
"Attorney Michael J. Willis is the most talented estate planning lawyer that I know. His background as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) as well as an Attorney gives him an uncanny ability to understand complex and high net worth estates and provide the best planning advice available. Whether you need a Trust or Will drawn up, powers of attorney, your estate administered, a trustee to serve on your behalf, or you require someone talented at contesting a will or removing a trustee, or fighting for your in probate court, Attorney Michael Willis is your lawyer. Michael Willis advises several attorneys throughout Michigan and Florida with their estate issues, and he additionally completed my estate plan and did a top notch job."
"I endorse this lawyer. Extremely excellent attorney. Very effective in court. Explains things in a way you can understand. Talks to you and not down at you. I would highly recommend Mr. Willis. Sharp!"
"I have worked with Attorney Willis with business litigation as well as estate issues and have found him to be very knowledgeable, hard-working, and a problem solver. I've recommended him to my clients and know he will do an excellent job for them."
Shaun Willis
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
Willis Law - 101 Best and Brightest - West Michigan, Best and Brightest
2015
Willis Law - Nationally One of the Best and Brightest Companies, Best and Brightest
2015
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2010
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2009
21st Century Innovator (Law Firm WWPLC), Michigan Lawyers Weekly
2009
President's Recipient Pro Bono Service Award, Florida Bar and Florida Supreme Court
2008
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2008
Marquis Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2007
Up and Coming Lawyer, Michigan Lawyers Weekly
Work Experience
1900 - Present
Managing Partner, Willis Law
2002 - 2004
Attorney, Varnum Riddering Schmidt & Howlett
Associations
2007 - Present
Christian Legal SocietyMember
2005 - Present
Association of Attorney CPAsMember
2005 - Present
Real Property, Trust and Estate Law SectionMember
2001 - Present
Florida BarMember
2001 - Present
Michigan Bar AssociationMember
Kalamazoo County Bar Association
Member
Education
2000
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
JD
1996
University of Notre Dame
BBA
N/A
University of Michigan Law School
Speaking Engagements
2009
Seminar on Wills, Trust and Probate
Estate Planning
2007
Seminar on Your Personal Financial Future: Finding the Keys to Success
Estate Planning
2006
Seminar on Estate Planning and Business Succession Planning
Estate and Business Succession Planning
2005
Seminar on Estate Planning and Tax Control
Estate Planning
2004
Seminar on Living Trusts and Estate Tax Issues
Estate Planning
2004
Seminar on Life Insurance Trusts
Life Insurance Trusts
Publications
2009
Builder/Architect
Estate Tax and Gift Tax Law Changes for 2009
2009
Michigan Business Law Journal
Single Member LLCs and the Member's Judgment Creditor - How Strong is the Shield?
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
To what office (address) in Jackson, MI does one go to obtain a Lady Bird Deed? What documents would one need to take with the
08 Feb 2016
Q&A
In Wayne County , MI Probate Court, can I change from formal to informal petition/application?
05 Jul 2010