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John Ceci

John Ceci

Attorney in Petoskey Michigan specializing in estate planning and divorce/family
  • Bankruptcy, Divorce, Estate Planning ...
  • Michigan
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Biography

I help people solve problems.

I help them kick debt collectors to the curb. I also help them untie the knot. And I help them move from the world to the next.

More specifically:

I help them end a marriage when they feel that's their only option.

And I help people put together a Will or a Trust (or both) so when their time on this earth ends, those left behind can have some semblance of order in a trying situation.

When people come to me, they are facing a situation they aren’t sure how to deal with. They have questions and are looking for answers.

I look at the situation and figure out how I can help. And when they hire me, I get to work! In short, I help people solve problems.

Helping someone with too much debt is different than helping someone whose parent just passed away. It is different from helping someone get a divorce.

Sometimes I help by preparing documents in my office. Other times it means a lawsuit. It could mean taking a case to trial. It could mean taking a case to the Court of Appeals or even the Supreme Court.

Good results can usually be obtained with persistence and knowing what you’re doing. Whether that is preparing documents in my office or knowing the law and being able to ride out the ups and downs of a court case, I can help people solve their legal problems.

If you're in one of these situations, pick up your phone and call me today!

231-221-2107

Practice Areas
    Bankruptcy
    Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
    Divorce
    Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
    Estate Planning
    Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
    Family Law
    Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
    Probate
    Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
    Appeals & Appellate
    Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Michigan
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Owner/Attorney
John Ceci PLLC
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Associate Attorney/Law Clerk
Parker and Parker
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Education
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
J.D. | Law
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Eastern Michigan University
B.A. | Public Law & Government
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Awards
Parents Attorney of the Year
Michigan Foster Care Review Board
An award for representing parents in child protection cases in Michigan.
Professional Associations
Michigan State Bar  # 64636
Member
Current
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Speaking Engagements
Case Service Planning Reasonable Efforts Advocacy, SCAO-CWS Parent Representation Conference, Livonia, Michigan
Michigan Supreme Court Administrative Office - Child Welfare Services
Seminar for parents attorneys in child welfare cases. My topic was discussing reasonable efforts to reunify parents and their children from a parent's attorney perspective. The talk included information about the definition of reasonable efforts, where the concept of reasonable efforts came from, examples of case and practice pointers in terms of managing such cases.
Websites & Blogs
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Attorney John Ceci talks about what attorneys do. What Do Attorneys Do?

Attorney John Ceci talks about what attorneys do.

Do you know why a financial power of attorney is part of an estate plan? In this video, John Ceci, an estate planning attorney in Brighton, Michigan gives you three reasons he includes this important document as part of your estate plan! 3 Reasons to Have a Financial Power of Attorney

Do you know why a financial power of attorney is part of an estate plan? In this video, John Ceci, an estate planning attorney in Brighton, Michigan gives you three reasons he includes this important document as part of your estate plan!

Do you know why a health care power of attorney (a living will) is part of an estate plan? John Ceci, an estate planning attorney in Brighton, MI gives you 3 reasons he includes this important document as part of your estate plan! Watch and learn! 3 Reasons to Have a Healthcare Power of Attorney

Do you know why a health care power of attorney (a living will) is part of an estate plan? John Ceci, an estate planning attorney in Brighton, MI gives you 3 reasons he includes this important document as part of your estate plan! Watch and learn!

Do you know why you need an estate plan? John Ceci, an estate planning attorney in Brighton, Michigan gives you three of many reasons why you need an estate plan in this video! 3 Reasons to Have an Estate Plan

Do you know why you need an estate plan? John Ceci, an estate planning attorney in Brighton, Michigan gives you three of many reasons why you need an estate plan in this video!

Sometimes people's idea of an estate plan is little more than "avoiding probate court." For some people, it is possible to do just that. But the real objective of an estate plan is making sure your assets get to the people you want to receive them. And sometimes that means probate court is part of the process. Attorney John Ceci explains. Avoiding Probate is NOT an Estate Plan!

Sometimes people's idea of an estate plan is little more than "avoiding probate court." For some people, it is possible to do just that. But the real objective of an estate plan is making sure your assets get to the people you want to receive them. And sometimes that means probate court is part of the process. Attorney John Ceci explains.

Sometimes parents think the best estate plan for their home (or other real property) is to just add one (or more) or their children to the deed. No, no, no! This can lead to many unintended consequences! In this first of two videos on the topic, you can watch and listen to attorney John Ceci explain why this can be a very bad plan! Don't do That Deed! Part 1

Sometimes parents think the best estate plan for their home (or other real property) is to just add one (or more) or their children to the deed. No, no, no! This can lead to many unintended consequences! In this first of two videos on the topic, you can watch and listen to attorney John Ceci explain why this can be a very bad plan!

Sometimes parents think the best estate plan for their home (or other real property) is to just add one (or more) or their children to the deed. No, no, no! This can lead to many unintended consequences! In this first of two videos on the topic, you can watch and listen to attorney John Ceci explain why this can be a very bad plan! Don't do That Deed! Part 2

Sometimes parents think the best estate plan for their home (or other real property) is to just add one (or more) or their children to the deed. No, no, no! This can lead to many unintended consequences! In this first of two videos on the topic, you can watch and listen to attorney John Ceci explain why this can be a very bad plan!

Sometimes people struggle with the idea of paying legal fees, especially when it comes to estate planning. But...if you own a car, you can easily understand why paying for an estate plan makes sense! Watch and listen to attorney John Ceci explain. Like Owning a Car

Sometimes people struggle with the idea of paying legal fees, especially when it comes to estate planning. But...if you own a car, you can easily understand why paying for an estate plan makes sense! Watch and listen to attorney John Ceci explain.

Do you know why an estate plan means more than a Will? In this video, attorney John Ceci explains why! More Than a Will

Do you know why an estate plan means more than a Will? In this video, attorney John Ceci explains why!

We’re talking trusts today. In this video, attorney John Ceci offers three thoughts on including a trust as part of your estate plan. He gives two reasons to have a trust and one reason not to! Watch and learn! Talking Trusts

We’re talking trusts today. In this video, attorney John Ceci offers three thoughts on including a trust as part of your estate plan. He gives two reasons to have a trust and one reason not to! Watch and learn!

Zoom for court is probably here to stay. In this video attorney John Ceci gives you a few practical pointers on using the platform! Zoom 1

Zoom for court is probably here to stay. In this video attorney John Ceci gives you a few practical pointers on using the platform!

Zoom for court is probably here to stay. In this video attorney John Ceci gives you a few practical pointers on using the platform! Zoom 2

Zoom for court is probably here to stay. In this video attorney John Ceci gives you a few practical pointers on using the platform!

Zoom for court is probably here to stay. In this video attorney John Ceci gives you a few practical pointers on using the platform! Zoom 3

Zoom for court is probably here to stay. In this video attorney John Ceci gives you a few practical pointers on using the platform!

Contact & Map
John Ceci PLLC
726 W. Grand River Ave.
Brighton, MI 48116
Telephone: (810) 299-2734
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed