Atty. Patrick Ellis
Patrick Ellis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Corporate Governance and Compliance Law. Patrick, who practices law in Traverse City, Michigan, has been recognized since 2024.
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Patrick Ellis is a family law and business attorney based in Traverse City, Michigan, practicing at Kuhn Rogers PLC. Educated at Michigan State University College of Law (J.D., 2014). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance and Compliance Law (2026). Serves clients in Traverse City, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Patrick Ellis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Corporate Governance and Compliance Law
- Patrick, who practices law in Traverse City, Michigan, has been recognized since 2024
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Patrick is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick Ellis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Patrick Ellis is one of 167,063 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.
Patrick Ellis is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 venue, 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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