Atty. Michael J. Willis
Michael Willis co-founded Willis Law with his brother, Shaun Patrick Willis, following in the footsteps of their father, Hon. Frank D.
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Michael J. Willis is a Director and Co-Founder based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, practicing at Willis Law. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on wills, irs, formation, trusts, and probate. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2001), Florida (2001), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (2001). Educated at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (J.D., 2000) and Huntington College University of Notre Dame (B.B.A., 1996). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo County, and American. Serands clients in Kalamazoo, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Willis co-founded Willis Law with his brother, Shaun Patrick Willis, following in the footsteps of their father, Hon. Frank D. Willis, former Chief Judge for Van Buren County
- Michael is a Certified Public Accountant in Illinois and is licensed to practice law in both Florida and Michigan
- He has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America (Lawyer of the Year in 2020, 2022, and 2023), Super Lawyers, and Leaders in the Law, and holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell
- Before founding Willis Law, Michael worked at Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett LLP and Kerr, Russell, Weber, PLC
- Michael earned his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School and graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame
- He is a member of the Florida and Michigan Bars, the Kalamazoo County Bar Association, and the Christian Legal Society
- Michael has served on the board at Holy Cross College and is actively involved with the Corporal Christopher Kelly Willis Foundation, which provides scholarships to children of fallen heroes, as well as with St. Monica Catholic Church and Hackett Catholic Prep High School
- Michael lives in Kalamazoo with his wife, Susan, and their six children
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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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