Atty. John Gillis

Atty. John Gillis

Hon. John Gillis is a lawyer practicing bank workouts, business law, business purchase & sale and 12 other areas of law.

Bloomfield Hills Bloomfield Hills 11 yrs experience 11 year
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Profile Summary

About John Gillis at a glance

John Gillis is a contracts, probate, criminal defense, estate planning, and business attorney based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2015). Educated at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School Class of 2014 (—). Serands clients in Bloomfield Hills, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Hon. John Gillis is a lawyer practicing bank workouts, business law, business purchase & sale and 12 other areas of law
  • John received a degree from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School in 2014, and has been licensed for 11 years
  • John practices in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Practice Areas Explained

John Gillis's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Probate

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Criminal Defense

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Estate Planning & Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

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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 Bloomfield Hills 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 Gillis

Where is John Gillis's law office located?
John Gillis's law practice is located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Gillis handle?
John Gillis focuses on contracts, probate, criminal defense, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has John Gillis practiced law?
John Gillis has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
Where did John Gillis go to law school?
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Education

Western Michigan University Cooley Law School Class of 2014
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Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 2015

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