Profile
Shaun Patrick Willis, J.D. is a founder of Willis Law, a full service business law firm, with 18 employees serving corporations and high net worth individuals throughout Michigan, with offices in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Paw Paw, and South Haven. In 2007 he was selected by Michigan Lawyer's Weekly as one of Michigan's Up and Coming Lawyers, an award presented to only 6 of 40,000 attorneys in Michigan. In 2008, he was selected as a Rising Star by Michigan Super Lawyers in Construction Litigation. In 2009, he was again selected as a Rising Star by Michigan Super Lawyers in Business Litigation. In 2010 he was again selected as a Rising Star by Michigan Super Lawyers in Criminal Litigation. Shaun is a trial attorney for cases involving Business Litigation, Construction Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, Estate & Trust Litigation, Probate Litigation, and Criminal Litigation. Shaun and his lovely wife, Corrina Maria Willis, are involved in the their community, Shaun served as President of Kalamazoo Habitat for Humanity, on the board for Big Brothers Big Sisters, President of Corporal Christopher Kelly Willis Foundation, and as Chairman of Ducks Unlimited and Corrina is the President of the Lawyers Auxiliary Board, a group that assists and cares for children in the Juvenile Home. Shaun & Corrina are members of Valley Family Church. They have two daughters, and three sons. Willis Law dedicates its practice to God, the Lord Jesus Christ, and the founders' fallen brother, Corporal Christopher Kelly Willis. You can reach Shaun Willis at 800-610-6938 or by email at spwillis@willislawyers.com Please visit our website at www.willislawyers.com.
About Shaun Willis
Admitted: 2002, Michigan
Professional Webpage: www.wwplc.com/CM/AttorneyBios/ShaunWillis.asp
Honors and Awards:
- Shaun Patrick Willis, J.D was selected by Michigan Lawyer's Weekly as one of Michigan's Up and Coming Lawyers, an award presented to only 6 of 40,000 attorneys in Michigan. , Lawyers Weekly, 2007
- In 2008, Shaun Willis was selected as a Rising Star by Michigan Super Lawyers in Construction Litigation, Super Lawyers, 2008
- Attorney Shaun Willis received the award for his law firm Willis Law Attorneys for their induction into the "Century Club", making Willis Law Attorneys 21st Century Innovators for their performance on values , 21st Century Innovation Award, Lawyers Weekly, 2009
- In 2009, Shaun Willis was again selected to Rising Stars by Michigan Super Lawyers in the practice area of Business Litigation. , Super Lawyers, 2009
- In 2010, Shaun Willis was again selected to Rising Stars by Michigan Super Lawyers in trial work., Super Lawyers, 2010
- In 2011, Shaun Willis was again selected to Rising Stars by Michigan Super Lawyers in trial work., Super Lawyers, 2011
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- Commercial Pilot's License, Multi Engine Rating
Bar/Professional Activity:
- United States District Court, Western District of Michigan United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Supreme Court of the State of Michigan
- American Bar Association, Michigan Bar Association, Grand Rapids Bar Association, Kalamazoo County Bar Association (former Board of Directors), Van Buren County Bar Association, Hyatt Legal Plan, Imhoff Group
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Founder- Willis Law pro bono clinic at Kalamazoo Public Library, serving 100's of Kalamazoo's indigent, 2008
- Founder- Kalamazoo Gospel Mission pro-bono legal clinic serving 100's of Kalamazoo's indigent each year, 2010
Scholarly Lectures and Writings:
- Author, Attorney Shaun Willis, Article: Builders Beware: Michigan Consumers Protection Act Currently Applies to Builders. This article summarized the application of current case law and the application of the Michigan Consumer Protection Act on Michigan corporations and builders individually. , Builders Voice Publication of the Home Builders Association, 2006
- Author, Attorney Shaun Willis, Article: Perception is Reality: Structuring Ownership of Your Development Venue, Builders Voice Published by Home Builders Association, 2007
- Author, Attorney Shaun Willis, Article: Attention Developers: Property Tax Uncapping for Land Holding LLCs, this article described the tax implications of land held by developers in LLCs. , Builders Voice Publication of Home Builders Association, 2007
- Author, Attorney Shaun Willis. Article: What to Tell Potential Home Buyers About the New First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit, Builder Architect Magazine, 2008
- Conducted a seminar on the application and use of the Architectural Works and Copyright Protection Act. , Speaker, Architectural Works and Copyright Protection Act, Architects, Builders, Developers, 2009
- Author, Attorney Shaun Willis, Article: What to Tell Potential Home Buyers About the New First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit. , Builder Architect Magazine , 2009
- Conducted a seminar covering the legal aspects of the Broker Lien Act of 2010 and its application to the Brokers current real estate practices. , Lecturer, Brokers Lien Act in Michigan, Brokers And Realtors, 2011
Representative Clients:
- General Counsel for Upper Midwest Indian Counsel on Addictive Disorders (UMICAD)
- General Counsel for Home Builders Association of Greater Kalamazoo
- General Counsel for Kalamazoo Rod & Gun Club
Educational Background:
- Haworth College of Business: Western Michigan University: Minor in Business
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School: Juris Doctorate
- Bachelor of Science in Aviation Flight Science: Western Michigan Univerity