John Nitz is a founding member of the Firm and has served as a Director since 1984. John is Special Counsel to Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel.
John has represented numerous family-owned manufacturing and service businesses and has prepared estate plans and succession plans for many business owners. He provides estate and trust administration services, and serves as a trustee for numerous family trusts. John holds an "AV" rating through Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating awarded attorneys by their peers.
Bar Admissions
- Michigan, 1968
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, 1968
Education
- The University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, Michigan
J.D., 1968 - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
B.A. with distinction, 1965
Professional Associations and Memberships
- State Bar of Michigan
- American Bar Association
- Macomb Bar Association
- Greater Detroit Financial and Estate Planning Council
- Estate Planning Council of Macomb
- Michigan Council of School Attorneys
- State Bar of Michigan
– Business Section - Warren Consolidated Schools
– Member of the Board of Education, 1970-1977 - Warren/Centerline/Sterling Heights Chamber of Commerce
– Director - Warren Consolidated Schools
– Secretary and President - Utica Community Schools Foundation
– Trustee - Warren Consolidated Schools Foundation
– Trustee - University of Michigan Alumni Club of Greater Detroit
– Director - Warren Rotary Club
– President - Friends of the Octagon House
– President - Leadership Macomb, Inc.
– President and Director - Leadership Detroit, Inc.
– Graduate - Leaders Advancing Macomb
– Director - Detroit Athletic Club
Fraternities/Sororities