Atty. Kenneth M Petterson
Kenneth M Petterson is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, business law, civil litigation and 9 other areas of law. Kenneth received a B.S. degree from Western Michigan University in 1983, and has been licensed for 36 years.
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Kenneth M Petterson is a Member based in Traverse City, Michigan, practicing at Smith & Johnson Attorneys, P.C.. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on divorce, criminal defense, family law, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1990) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan (1990). Educated at University of Detroit School of Law (J.D., 1989) and Western Michigan University (B.S., 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim (Past-President), American and Federal Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in Traverse City, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Kenneth M Petterson is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, business law, civil litigation and 9 other areas of law
- Kenneth received a B.S. degree from Western Michigan University in 1983, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Kenneth practices at Smith & Johnson Attorneys, P.C. in Traverse City, MI
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kenneth M Petterson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Kenneth M Petterson is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Michigan →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Kenneth M Petterson is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Michigan →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Kenneth M Petterson is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Michigan →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Kenneth M Petterson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Kenneth M Petterson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Traverse City 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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