John B Payne

John B Payne

Garrison LawHouse PC
  • Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate ...
  • Michigan, Pennsylvania
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Biography

John B. Payne, Attorney, established his practice in 1983, becoming a full-service general practice and litigation firm in 1988, when John received his LL.M. in Taxation. John lectures on estate planning and other topics to groups interested in legal issues. He is the author of Michigan Probate and Counseling the Elderly Client in Michigan, plus numerous articles and seminar manuals.

Experienced in appellate matters John has appealed many criminal, civil rights and tax cases in state and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court.

Professional Experience
Attorney and CEO
Garrison LawHouse PC
- Current
Garrison LawHouse PC is a full-service, general practice law firm. Highly-qualified paralegals assist the attorney and several accountants have a continuing relationship to the firm. Encouraging continuing professional development and civic responsibility, the firm has adopted the Michigan State Bar Pro Bono Standard and has a sliding fee scale based on ability to pay for low-income persons.
Professional Associations
Michigan State Bar  # 35472
Council Member
- Current
Activities: Elder Law Section
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Pennsylvania Bar Association
Member
- Current
Activities: Elder Law Section
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Allegheny County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Michigan
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Pennsylvania
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6th Circuit
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Fees
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Sliding-fee schedule, based on ability to pay.
Practice Areas
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Cannabis & Marijuana Law
Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Blog
Off the Top o' My Head
Contact & Map
Garrison LawHouse PC
1800 Grindley Park Street
Suite 6
Dearborn, MI 48124
Toll-Free: (800) 220 7200
Telephone: (313) 562 5700
Telephone: (313) 563 4900
Fax: (313) 562 3340
8135 Perry Highway
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Toll-Free: (800) 220-7200
Telephone: (412) 364-8600