Atty. John Chau

Atty. John Chau

John Chau is a lawyer practicing law practice management & legal administrators section, probate & estate planning, elder law & disability rights section and 12 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from United States Naval Academy in 1998, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Troy Troy 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About John Chau at a glance

John Chau is a Member based in Troy, Michigan, practicing at Gifford, Krass, Sprinkle, Anderson & Citkowski, P.C.. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2007). Educated at Ave Maria School of Law (J.D., 2007) and United States Naval Academy (B.S. Control, 1998). Serands clients in Troy, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Chau is a lawyer practicing law practice management & legal administrators section, probate & estate planning, elder law & disability rights section and 12 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from United States Naval Academy in 1998, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • John practices at Gifford, Krass, Sprinkle, Anderson & Citkowski, P.C. in Troy, MI

Practice Areas Explained

John Chau's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Probate

John Chau is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Michigan →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John Chau is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Michigan →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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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 Troy 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 John Chau

Where is John Chau's law office located?
John Chau's law practice is located in Troy, Michigan. The firm is Gifford, Krass, Sprinkle, Anderson & Citkowski, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Chau handle?
John Chau focuses on patent, trademark, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has John Chau practiced law?
John Chau has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did John Chau go to law school?
John Chau earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.S. Control, 1998).
How can I contact John Chau for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Ave Maria School of Law
- 2007
B.S. Control
United States Naval Academy
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 2007

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