Atty. J William Callahan

Atty. J William Callahan

J William Callahan is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, banking, commercial litigation and 15 other areas of law. J received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Detroit Detroit 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About J William Callahan at a glance

J William Callahan is a Cir. J. based in Detroit, Michigan. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on divorce, trusts, family law, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1974), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1974), U.S. Tax Court (1976), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1977). Educated at Detroit College of Law (J.D., 1974) and Michigan State University (B.A., 1971). Serands clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • J William Callahan is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, banking, commercial litigation and 15 other areas of law
  • J received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • J practices in Detroit, MI

Practice Areas Explained

J William Callahan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J William Callahan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Trusts

J William Callahan is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Michigan →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

J William Callahan is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Michigan →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

J William Callahan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

J William Callahan is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Detroit are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about J William Callahan

Where is J William Callahan's law office located?
J William Callahan's law practice is located in Detroit, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J William Callahan handle?
J William Callahan focuses on divorce, trusts, family law, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has J William Callahan practiced law?
J William Callahan has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did J William Callahan go to law school?
J William Callahan earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact J William Callahan for a consultation?
You can contact J William Callahan directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Detroit College of Law
- 1974
B.A.
Michigan State University
- 1971

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
Admitted: 1981

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