Atty. Joseph P. McGill

Atty. Joseph P. McGill

Joe is a Principal at Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip. He has extensive litigation and transaction experience in commercial law, business and estate planning, and complex corporate, probate and real estate matters.

Livonia Livonia 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph P. McGill at a glance

Joseph P. McGill is a Member based in Livonia, Michigan, practicing at Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on trusts, family law, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1990), Pennsylvania (1996), Ohio (2003), and U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, U.S. Court of Veteran Appeals, U.S. Tax Co (2003). Educated at University of Detroit (J.D. Wayne, 1990) and Michigan State University (B.A. Finance, 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Michigan Ohio State Bar Association. Serands clients in Livonia, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joe is a Principal at Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip
  • He has extensive litigation and transaction experience in commercial law, business and estate planning, and complex corporate, probate and real estate matters
  • He is national trial counsel for product liability defense clients in the gas fired heating industry
  • He advises clients for compliance with regulatory and procedural requirements in multiple areas
  • Joe’s practice includes complex litigated matters such as business torts, construction litigation, product liability defense, executive employee benefits, real property disputes, tax appeals and business to business disputes
  • His environmental experience includes defense of mold related injury claims, lead contamination litigation and municipal sewage defect claims
  • His product liability experience includes defense of carbon monoxide and other injury claims
  • McGill is the Clerk of the Representative Assembly for the State Bar of Michigan and a member of the State Bar’s 21st Century Practice Task Force
  • He serves as Emeritus Director and past President of the Catholic Lawyers Society of Detroit, President of the Incorporated Society of Irish American Lawyers and Treasurer of the Michigan Irish American Chamber of Commerce
  • Joe carries Martindale Hubbell’s “AV” rating and is a 2009 Michigan Super Lawyer
  • In addition, he is the 2013 recipient of the Michigan Irish American Chamber of Commerce’s Business Lawyer Award
  • McGill has completed advanced training through the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan, and is a certified Medicare Set-Aside Allocation consultant

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph P. McGill's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Family Law

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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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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate 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 Livonia 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 Joseph P. McGill

Where is Joseph P. McGill's law office located?
Joseph P. McGill's law practice is located in Livonia, Michigan. The firm is Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph P. McGill handle?
Joseph P. McGill focuses on trusts, family law, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Joseph P. McGill practiced law?
Joseph P. McGill has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Joseph P. McGill go to law school?
Joseph P. McGill earned their education at (J.D. Wayne, 1990); (B.A. Finance, 1987).
How can I contact Joseph P. McGill for a consultation?
You can contact Joseph P. McGill directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Joseph P. McGill received?
Joseph P. McGill's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Wayne
University of Detroit
- 1990
B.A. Finance
Michigan State University
- 1987

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1990
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1996
Ohio
Admitted: 2003
U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, U.S. Court of Veteran Appeals, U.S. Tax Co
Admitted: 2003
Indiana
Admitted: 2003

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