Atty. Mariko C. Willis
Mariko C. Willis is an of counsel attorney for Willis Law.
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Mariko C. Willis is an Of Counsel based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, practicing at Willis Law. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2017). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 2017). Serands clients in Kalamazoo, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mariko C. Willis is an of counsel attorney for Willis Law
- She is admitted to practice law in the state of Michigan
- Attorney Mariko C. Willis, J.D., is an Of Counsel attorney at Willis Law, specializing in estate planning, estate and trust administration, estate and trust litigation, corporate law, and real estate law
- Mariko graduated cum laude with a J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- Mariko was designated as a Rising Star in Super Lawyers for 2019 and 2020, an award reserved for less than 2.5% of attorneys that practice in the State of Michigan
- A military veteran, Mariko joined the Marine Corps in 2003, in honor and memory of her late brother, Corporal Christopher K. Willis, and served honorably from 2003–2011 and 2014-2019
- Mariko has attended the Marine Corps Career Retention Specialist School, has supported training operations around the world, and deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom with Command Joint Task Force HOA in 2007
- Mariko then served in numerous capacities as a Reservist, most recently filling the billet of Company Gunnery Sergeant and Deputy Family Readiness Officer for Engineer Support Company, 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, out of Battle Creek, Michigan
- Mariko also serves as the Chief Operations Officer and on the Board of Directors for the Corporal Christopher K. Willis Foundation, a committee member for Ducks Unlimited Greater Kalamazoo, and is a member of the Kalamazoo Rod and Gun Club, the National Rifle Association, and the Kalamazoo Detachment of the Marine Corps League
- Mariko is very active in the community, volunteering and supporting many local charitable organizations
- When out of the office, Mariko enjoys hunting, fishing, reading, and spending time with her son, Tyson
- Since 2014, Willis Law has been honored by US News and World Report as a Best Law Firm
- Additionally, from 2010-2017, the firm was selected as one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in West Michigan and since 2014 as a National Best and Brightest Winner
- Willis Law dedicates its practice to God, the Lord Jesus Christ, and the founders’ fallen brother, Corporal Christopher Kelly Willis
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Mariko C. Willis is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Michigan →
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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 attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Mariko C. Willis 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.
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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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