Atty. Melvin S McWilliams

Atty. Melvin S McWilliams

Melvin S McWilliams is a lawyer practicing administrative, civil rights, commercial real estate and 16 other areas of law. Melvin received a B.A. degree from Kalamazoo College in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Lansing Lansing 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About Melvin S McWilliams at a glance

Melvin S McWilliams is a Member based in Lansing, Michigan, practicing at Melvin S. McWilliams, PC. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, wrongful death, personal injury, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1976), U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan (1976), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1983), and U.S. Supreme Court (1985). Educated at Valparaiso University School of Law (J.D., 1976) and Kalamazoo College (B.A., 1972). Active member of Ingham County, American and National Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan Lansing Black Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Lansing, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Melvin S McWilliams is a lawyer practicing administrative, civil rights, commercial real estate and 16 other areas of law
  • Melvin received a B.A. degree from Kalamazoo College in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Melvin practices at Melvin S. McWilliams, PC in Lansing, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Melvin S McWilliams's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melvin S McWilliams handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Melvin S McWilliams is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Michigan →

Probate

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Wrongful Death

Melvin S McWilliams is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Michigan →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Melvin S McWilliams is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Michigan →

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.

Melvin S McWilliams is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning 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 Lansing 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 Melvin S McWilliams

Where is Melvin S McWilliams's law office located?
Melvin S McWilliams's law practice is located in Lansing, Michigan. The firm is Melvin S. McWilliams, PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melvin S McWilliams handle?
Melvin S McWilliams focuses on trusts, probate, wrongful death, personal injury, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Melvin S McWilliams practiced law?
Melvin S McWilliams has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Melvin S McWilliams go to law school?
Melvin S McWilliams earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact Melvin S McWilliams for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Valparaiso University School of Law
- 1976
B.A.
Kalamazoo College
- 1972

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1985

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