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John W. Allen is an Attorney based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. They have 62+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1964. Their practice focuses on family law, business, litigation, government, and international. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Illinois (1964), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit , U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1965), U.S. Supreme Court (1969), and Michigan (1972). Educated at Harvard University (LL.B., 1964) and Williams College (B.A., 1961). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Kalamazoo, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Atty. John W. Allen is a lawyer practicing complex litigation, international law, entrepreneurial business law and 3 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1961, and has been licensed for 62 years
- John practices in Kalamazoo, MI
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John W. Allen's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John W. Allen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John W. Allen is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John W. Allen is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Michigan →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
John W. Allen is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Michigan →
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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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 Kalamazoo 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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