A Helping Hand For Michigan Families

Over 75 years of combined legal experience advocating debt resolution for our clients.
We look forward to earning your trust.

WILLIAM D. JOHNSON

Founder and Managing Attorney of the Ann Arbor office

Phone: 248.443.7033 ext. 223
Fax: 248.443.7055
Email: Admin@acclaimlegalservices.com

Education:

  • Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration in Finance, Walsh College
    • Graduated with honors
  • Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law (1994)
  • Post Graduate, Wayne State University. Additional studies towards Master’s degree in Law with a concentration in Bankruptcy and Finance.
Associations:
  • Member, State Bar of Michigan
  • Member, Federal Bar Association
  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Member, American Bankruptcy Institute
  • Member, Consumer Bar Association
  • Member, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA)
  • Founding Member, Detroit Debtor Bar Association (Past Treasurer)
  • Member of United Way’s Michigan Foreclosure Task Force: Foreclosure Prevention & Stabilization Collaborative
  • Member, Legal Shield (formally known as Pre-Paid Legal)

Published Words:

  • Aspatore Special Report (2010): “Michigan Foreclosure Defense and Modification Strategies” published by Aspatore Books, a Thomson Reuters Business.
  • “Inside the Minds: Chapter 7 Consumer Bankruptcy Strategies” (2011 ed.: published by Aspatore Books, a Thomson Reuters business.

This letter serves as a commendation report for the outstanding legal services provided by Acclaim, its attorneys and the legal support staff. My case was handled with efficiency, proficiency and with professionalism. Mr. Joe Novell, the attorney, explained every aspect of my case to me; at no point…
Carol

(Grosse Pointe, Michigan)

Almost a year ago to the day, I walked into your office overwhelmed and defeated and hopeless because of where I was at financially as a result of a difficult divorce. This last year has been a long and hard journey.

My Chapter 13 attorney was awesome in court and brought conclusion necessary…
Ken

(Waterford, Michigan)

We can’t thank you enough for your help over the past 3 years.  Your professionalism and patience speaks volumes about you!
Bob & Pamela

(Warren, Michigan)

I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciated your help throughout my Chapter 13 bankruptcy.  I am so glad I decided to go with Acclaim Legal Services.  Everyone I dealt with were very professional.  I really appreciated how quickly you responded to me each time I had a question or concern.…
Debbie

(Ann Arbor, MI)

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