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John J. Schrot Jr.

John J. Schrot Jr.

Berry Moorman P.C.
  • Divorce, Family Law
  • Michigan
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Biography

During my legal career of over 40 years, I have focused on family law and other complex civil litigation matters. I have served by Court appointment as a mediator, arbitrator, facilitator, receiver and special master. For the past twenty years I have achieved an "AV Preeminent" rating, the highest peer rating by Martindale Hubbell, a nationally recognized directory of attorneys, for my legal ability and ethical standards. I have appeared in state and federal courts throughout Michigan and have argued in the Michigan Court of Appeals and the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. My professional memberships include the American Bar Association, State Bar of Michigan, Oakland County Bar Association, and Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association. I am a trained professional in collaborative divorce practice and able to explain different options for divorce. I am a member of the Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan. I am an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association. I am a past chairman of the Oakland County Bar Association's Circuit Court Committee, member of the City of Birmingham Board of Ethics, and District Deputy for the Michigan Knights of Columbus, among other volunteer positions. I have served on the Board of Directors of the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit and have been past chair of both the Board of Managers of the Birmingham YMCA and the City of Birmingham Advisory Parking Committee. I was frequently recognized in the dBusiness Magazine as a Top Lawyer in Metropolitan Detroit in the practice area of family law. I was the recipient of the Federal Bar Foundation Edward Rakow Scholarship Award at the Detroit College of Law, where I was the Editor-in-Chief of the Detroit College of Law Review. I also served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Harold H. Bobier, Judge of the U.S. District Court in Bankruptcy for the Eastern District of Michigan.

Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Free consultation is limited to one hour.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Michigan
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6th Circuit
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Shareholder
Berry Moorman P.C.
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Senior Associate/Partner
Alan R. Miller P.C.
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Associate
Tyler and Canham P.C.
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Law Clerk to the Honorable Harold H. Bobier
U.S. District Court in Bankruptcy for the Eastern District of Michigan
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Education
Michigan State University
J.D. | Law
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Honors: Recipient of the Federal Bar Foundation Edward Rakow Scholarship Award, 1976, at the Detroit College of Law, now Michigan State University College of Law.
Activities: Editor-in-Chief, Detroit College of Law Review 1976-1977; Law Review Member and Associate Editor 1974-1976; Legal Research Teaching Assistant 1975
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University of Toronto
MBA | Business
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Wayne State University
B.S. | Business
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Awards
Top Lawyers
DBusiness
Awarded for Family Law, Litigation and Corporate Law
Excellence Rated
AVVO
Excellent rated in Family Law and Business Law
Peer Review Rating AV Pre-eminent 5.0 out of 5 (since 1989)
Martindale Hubbell
Leading Lawyer in Family Law
Leading Lawyers
I was nominated by my peers as a Leading Lawyer in family law in 2023 and 2024
Professional Associations
Michigan Bar Association
Family Law, Business Law Sections
Current
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International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Member
Current
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Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan
Current
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Federal Law Clerk Alumni Group
Member
Current
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Knights of Columbus
Member/Advocate Holy Name Parish
Current
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American Arbitration Association
Member
Current
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American Bar Association
Litigation, Business Torts, and Family Law Sections
Current
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Oakland County Bar Association
Family Law Committee
Current
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Catholic Lawyers Society
Member
Current
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Incorporated Society of Irish American Lawyers
Member
Current
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Financial and Estate Planning Council of Metro Detroit
Member
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Birmingham Rotary Club
President
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Oakland County Circuit Court
Facilitator
- Current
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City of Birmingham Ethics Board
Member (Past Chairman)
- Current
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American Arbitration Association
Arbitrator
- Current
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Catholic Central High School Law Day
Participant
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Birmingham YMCA Board of Directors
Member (Past Chairman)
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Oakland University School of Business
Speaker
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Activities: Speaker on the legal aspects of emergency preparedness
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Birmingham YMCA
Chairman, Leadership Committee
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City of Birmingham Advisory Parking Committee
Member (Past Chairman)
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Association of Defense Trial Counsel
Member
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Mediation Tribunal Association
Mediator
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YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit
Member, Board of Directors
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Holy Name Church
Parish Council
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Substance Use and Abuse and Child Custody
Legal Marijuana and Family Law
John J. Schrot, Jr.
Social Security Changes and Divorce
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Business Emergency Preparedness
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Marital Agreements in Michigan
John Schrot
Judicial Disqualification in Michigan-A Slippery Slope
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Protecting Your Client's Business in Divorce
Michigan Lawyers Weekly
Websites & Blogs
Website
Firm website
Contact & Map
Berry Moorman PC
255 East Brown Street, Suite 320
Birmingham, MI 48009
Telephone: (248) 645-9680
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Today)
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed