Atty. John Michael Dempsey
John Michael Dempsey is a lawyer practicing administrative and regulatory law, energy & sustainability, telecommunications and 5 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years.
Administrative And Regulatory Law & More Attorney · Serving Ann Arbor, MI · 49+ Years Experience
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About John Michael Dempsey at a Glance
John Michael Dempsey is a Member & Telecommunications Practice Leader based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, practicing at Dickinson Wright PLLC. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on environmental, government, appellate, maritime, and energy. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1977), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1977), Michigan (1980), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (1982). Educated at George Washington University, National Law Center (J.D., 1977) and Michigan State University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Michigan. Serves clients in Ann Arbor, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John Michael Dempsey
- John Michael Dempsey is a lawyer practicing administrative and regulatory law, energy & sustainability, telecommunications and 5 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
- John practices at Dickinson Wright PLLC in Ann Arbor, MI
Practice Areas Explained
John Michael Dempsey's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Michael Dempsey handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Ann Arbor.
Environmental Law in Ann Arbor
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Government & Administrative Law in Ann Arbor
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
John Michael Dempsey is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Michigan →
Appellate Practice in Ann Arbor
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
John Michael Dempsey is one of 85,572 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Michigan →
Maritime & Admiralty Law in Ann Arbor
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
John Michael Dempsey is one of 11,459 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Michigan →
Energy & Utilities Law in Ann Arbor
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Ann Arbor
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 Ann Arbor 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 venue, 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.
Ann Arbor Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Ann Arbor-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Ann Arbor Choose John Michael Dempsey
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John Michael Dempsey's practice in the field of environmental, government, appellate, maritime, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John Michael Dempsey brings 49+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, and Michigan, John Michael Dempsey can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering environmental, government, and appellate, John Michael Dempsey can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Ann Arbor
A Ann Arbor-based practice means John Michael Dempsey attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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