Attorney Michael J. Willis selected by the Florida Supreme Court and Florida Bar Association as the Out-of-State Judicial Circuit Recipient of the Tobias Simon Pro Bono Service Award
Attorney Michael J. Willis, managing partner of the law firm of Willis & Willis PLC in Kalamazoo, has been selected as the recipient of The Tobias Simon Pro Bono Service Award for the Out-of-State Judicial Circuit. Each year, the Florida Supreme Court and Florida Bar Association give special recognition to lawyers, groups and a member of the judiciary who have freely given their time and expertise in making legal services available to the poor. The awards include the Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Award. Michael was selected for the “out of state” circuit where any member of the Florida Bar in 49 states is eligible for nomination and selection.
The award is named for the late Miami civil rights lawyer Tobias Simon and is presented annually by the Chief Justice to the attorneys who best exemplify the highest ideals of the profession in assuring the availability of legal services to the poor. Michael will be honored for his time, professional expertise and contributions in making legal representation available to those otherwise unable to afford the same at the Florida Supreme Court in Tallahassee on January 29, 2009.
Michael Willis and Shaun Willis recognized by Michigan Super Lawyers.
Michael Willis and Shaun Willis were recently recognized as Rising Stars by the 2008 Michigan Super Lawyers & Rising Stars listing, as follows: Michael Willis for the Business/Corporate practice; and Shaun Willis for the Construction Litigation practice. Only 2.5 percent of all lawyers in Michigan are listed as Rising Stars in Super Lawyers. For more information, go to http://www.superlawyers.com/.
Michael and Shaun Willis recognized by Michigan Lawyers Weekly as Up & Coming Lawyers 2007
Michael Willis and Shaun Willis were recognized by Michigan Lawyers Weekly in its November 19, 2007 edition as Up & Coming Lawyers for 2007, an honor given to only 6 of 40,000 attorneys in the State of Michigan. >> Article (PDF); >> Press Release (PDF)
Willis & Willis PLC Pro Bono Clinic featured by Kalamazoo Gazette
Kalamazoo Gazette article regarding Willis & Willis, PLC Pro Bono Clinic: The Kalamazoo Gazette featured the firm and its pro bono work in its May 3, 2008 edition. >> Article
Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity Appoints Shaun Willis as President of its Board
Attorney Shaun Willis, Co-Founder and Partner of Willis & Willis, PLC was appointed President of the Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity (KVHH) Board of Directors on March 21, 2008. Shaun has been involved with KVHH since 2005 and served as the KVHH Board’s First Vice President since 2007. Don Jones, Director of KVHH said that “the organization is thrilled that Shaun is taking a higher level of leadership and involvement. He is absolutely the right person for the job and he will help us do great things. He has a big heart, a lot of focus and is exactly what the organization needs in this very important 25th year of operation.” >> Press Release
The Jack Kelly Trust, through its co-trustees Michael and Shaun Willis, announces sale of nearly 600 acres of real estate
Co-Trustees of the John Hoffman Kelly Trust, Michael Willis and Shaun Willis, announced the auction of 600 acres of land owned directly or indirectly by the John Hoffman Kelly Trust. The auction was held by Schrader Real Estate & Auction Co., Inc. on August 25, 2007. This was a massive undertaking with a very positive result. Of the 63 tracts presented at the auction, 59 tracts were sold. Articles regarding the auction can be found at the following link: >> PDF of related articles
