Atty. John W Kneas

Atty. John W Kneas

John W Kneas is a lawyer practicing municipal law, zoning, planning and land use and 5 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Albion College in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years.

Kalamazoo Kalamazoo 51 yrs experience 51 year
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About John W Kneas at a glance

John W Kneas is a City of Kalamazoo based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, zoning, and government. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1975) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan (1975). Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 1975) and Albion College (B.A., 1972). Serands clients in Kalamazoo, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John W Kneas is a lawyer practicing municipal law, zoning, planning and land use and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Albion College in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • John practices in Kalamazoo, MI

Practice Areas Explained

John W Kneas's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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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.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John W Kneas is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Michigan →

Land Use & Zoning

John W Kneas is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Michigan →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

John W Kneas is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Michigan →

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John W Kneas

Where is John W Kneas's law office located?
John W Kneas's law practice is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John W Kneas handle?
John W Kneas focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, zoning, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has John W Kneas practiced law?
John W Kneas has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did John W Kneas go to law school?
John W Kneas earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact John W Kneas for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Wake Forest University
- 1975
B.A.
Albion College
- 1972

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
Admitted: 1975

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