Atty. John P. Michaelson
John Paul Michaelson is the owner and managing partner of Michaelson Law. Since joining the firm in 2003, he has enjoyed helping thousands of clients build and protect their businesses and estates.
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John P. Michaelson is a trusts, tax, and elder law attorney based in Henderson, Nevada, practicing at Michaelson Law. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Nevada, State Bar of Nevada (2001). Educated at University of Utah (—, 2001). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Elder Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Serands clients in Henderson, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- John Paul Michaelson is the owner and managing partner of Michaelson Law
- Since joining the firm in 2003, he has enjoyed helping thousands of clients build and protect their businesses and estates
- John is an active member of WealthCounsel, ElderCounsel, and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys – all organizations that are dedicated to fostering excellence in the legal community or service
- Previously, John also served as president of the Nevada WealthCounsel Forum and general counsel for of the Veterans Action Group, a local nonprofit organization
- John also chaired the Elder Law Section of the Nevada State Bar from June 2007 to July 2008
- Prior to his time Michaelson Law, John worked as an associate attorney at DLA Piper, a top international law firm
- While there, he specialized in labor and employment litigation, primarily in federal court
- John also served as a law clerk to the Honorable Robert J. Johnston, United States District Court for the District of Nevada
- John was admitted to the Nevada Bar in 2001
- Earlier that same year, he received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Utah
- While in law school, John was a senior staff member of the Utah Law Review and co-founder of the Law Students for Children, an advocacy organization for abused, neglected and underprivileged children
- He has continued his advocacy for the youth by being an active scouter in the Boy Scouts of America and by maintaining his pledge as an Eagle Scout to serve the community, both young and old
- Before attending law school, John worked for over two years as a securities broker for Fidelity Investments with trading experience in stocks, bonds, mutual funds and options
- He graduated from Utah State University in 1996 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Finance
- John met his wife, Regina, while attending Utah State University
- They have been happily married for nearly 30 years and have four beautiful children
- John enjoys motorcycles, camping, and going to movies with his family in his spare time
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John P. Michaelson is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Nevada →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
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Why local counsel matters in Nevada
Practicing law in Nevada. Legal matters in Nevada are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Henderson are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Nevada state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Nevada 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 Nevada courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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