Atty. Thomas J. Passaro

Atty. Thomas J. Passaro

Thomas J. Passaro is a lawyer practicing estate planning, tax, business succession planning and 8 other areas of law.

St. Joseph St. Joseph 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas J. Passaro at a glance

Thomas J. Passaro is a Member based in St. Joseph, Michigan, practicing at Passaro & Kahne Law Office, P.L.L.C.. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1973), Michigan (1973), and Indiana (1974). Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 1973) and University of Notre Dame (B.B.A., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Treasurer, 1976-1978) Southwestern Michigan Estate Planning Council (President, 1982-1983, Berrien County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Notre Dame Estate Planning Institute. Serands clients in St. Joseph, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Thomas J. Passaro is a lawyer practicing estate planning, tax, business succession planning and 8 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Thomas practices at Passaro & Kahne Law Office, P.L.L.C. in St. Joseph, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas J. Passaro's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas J. Passaro handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Thomas J. Passaro is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Michigan →

Trusts

Thomas J. Passaro is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Michigan →

Probate

Thomas J. Passaro is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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.

Thomas J. Passaro is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Michigan →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Thomas J. Passaro is one of 501,317 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 St. Joseph 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 Thomas J. Passaro

Where is Thomas J. Passaro's law office located?
Thomas J. Passaro's law practice is located in St. Joseph, Michigan. The firm is Passaro & Kahne Law Office, P.L.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas J. Passaro handle?
Thomas J. Passaro focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Thomas J. Passaro practiced law?
Thomas J. Passaro has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Thomas J. Passaro go to law school?
Thomas J. Passaro earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.B.A., 1970).
How can I contact Thomas J. Passaro for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas J. Passaro directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Thomas J. Passaro received?
Thomas J. Passaro's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Notre Dame
- 1973
B.B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1970

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1973
Michigan
Admitted: 1973
Indiana
Admitted: 1974

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