John has substantial experience in estate planning, civil litigation, contracts, commercial law, business law and real estate. He holds a certificate of completion from the State Bar of Michigan in probate and estate planning and is licensed to practice law in the States of Michigan and California. He is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the State Bar of California, the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan, and the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants. John is a neutral/arbitrator in commercial cases with the American Arbitration Association.
John received a J.D. from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and a B.A. in accounting from Michigan State University. He is a member of the Northville Rotary. John spent several years practicing as a CPA with multinational accounting firms and then as an attorney in a large law firm prior to starting Kelly & Kelly, P.C. in 1998. His accounting and financial knowledge complement his legal skills to benefit both his individual and business clients.
John handles cases in probate and circuit court, and represents clients in contested trust and estate law suits. He has extensive experience in short sales, foreclosures, and buy/sell contracts for the commercial and residential real estate. As a CPA/Attorney he advises start-up businesses and its owners and counsels established business entities. His representative business clients include: computer equipment and accessory sales, printing and reproduction organizations, franchises, fitness facilities and health clubs, and an assortment of small businesses.