PROFILE

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[ezcol_2third_end]John R. Dresser, Principal Attorney at Dresser Law, has been practicing in Sturgis, Michigan since his career began in 1982.  For over 35 years, Mr. Dresser has worked directly with individuals and businesses across Southwest and South Central Michigan, organizing their personal and professional assets for effective continuance during life and after death.  As such, his expertise lies in planning and growing businesses, estate planning and administration, real estate, transactions, agriculture, and mediation.

Hailing from a long line of local, distinguished attorneys — including his father, Raymond H. Dresser, Jr., and grandfather, Raymond H. Dresser, Sr. — Mr. Dresser has a strong focus on ethics and family values.  These ideals manifest in every aspect of Dresser Law, and guide Mr. Dresser in providing strategic legal analysis, advice, and results-driven solutions that allow clients to preserve capital and mitigate risks.[/ezcol_2third_end]

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EDUCATION

University of Tulsa College of Law
Tulsa, Oklahoma
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence, 1982

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, Texas
Bachelor of Arts, 1979
Major:  History
Minor:  English
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BAR ADMISSIONS

Michigan, 1983

U.S. Federal Court, 1983

U.S. Supreme Court, 1983[/ezcol_1third_end]
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CLIENTS

Midwest Tool & Cutlery

Roger Stamp Farms, LLC

Davis Farms, LLC

Thurston Woods Village, Inc

LTI Printing, Inc

Sturgis Bank & Trust

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HONORS & AWARDS

American Jurisprudence Award in Constitutional & Labor Law
Fellow, Michigan State Bar Foundation

AV Rated Attorney, Martindale Hubbell

Fellow, Rotary International Paul Harris[/ezcol_1third][ezcol_1third_end]

CLASSES & SEMINARS

ICLE Business & Estate Planning Seminars

Notre Dame Estate Planning & Tax Institute

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PAST POSITIONS

Buhl Little Lynwood & Harris PLC, Senior Attorney

Chalgian & Tripp Law Offices, PLLC, Senior Attorney

Dresser, Dresser, Haas & Caywood, Shareholder, President and CEO[/ezcol_1third][ezcol_1third]

ASSOCIATIONS

LTI Printing, Inc., Counsel, Board Member and Part-Owner

Midwest Tool & Cutlery, Counsel, Board Member and Part-Owner

State Bar of Michigan (Agriculture, Business, Probate and Estate Planning Sections), Member[/ezcol_1third][ezcol_1third_end]

CHARITABLE WORK

Southwest Michigan Farmers for Responsible Water Use, Counsel

Glen Oaks Community College Foundation

Sturgis Area Community Foundation

Branch County Area Foundation

Thurston Woods Village, Inc.[/ezcol_1third_end]