John K. Harris


John K Harris

John K. Harris is the founding member of the Law Offices of Harris & Literski. He has been practicing law in Livingston County for over 45 years and enjoys the practice of law as much today as when first sworn in in 1978. As a general practitioner in a relatively small but growing community, John provides excellent service to clients on a wide range of legal issues. His primary focus is on wills, estate planning, trusts and probate litigation, with a special emphasis on family law, business transactions, and civil litigation.

Philosophy

John is a proud graduate of Michigan State University and Wayne State Law School. Client satisfaction is his number one priority and is honored to provide exceptional legal services to those in need. John cares about his clients and takes the time necessary to identify the most effective way to help his clients reach the best possible outcome when dealing with their legal issues.

Family

Family matters. John is married and has been blessed with a large family of children and grandchildren. That ongoing experience has made him sympathetic and understanding of the importance of family to help restore balance when legal issues arise.

John is an avid sports fan who now spends his leisure time biking, golfing and attending grandchildren extra-curricular activities, with great pleasure.

Martindale-Hubbell

John is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell. The AV Preeminent rating is the highest rating awarded by Martindale-Hubbell and is a testament to the fact that John’s peers rank him at the highest level of professional expertise. He is regularly selected by his peers as a Mediator and Arbitrator in litigation matters due to his experience, expertise, and creativity in providing acceptable solutions to complex legal matters.

EDUCATION


  • Wayne State University Law School, Detroit, Michigan

    • J.D. - 1978

    • Honors: magna cum laude

  • Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

    • B.S. - 1975

    • Honors: magna cum laude

    • Major: Criminal Justice

bar admissions


  • Michigan, 1978

  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan, 1980

representative clients


  • Charter Township of Brighton

  • Tyrone Township

  • Iosco Township

current employment position


  • Partner

practice areas


  • Estate Planning & Litigation

  • Family Law

  • Mediations and Arbitrations

  • Civil Litigation

  • Business Transactions

  • Real Estate

  • Personal Injury

honors


  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated Attorney

  • 2024 Top Ranking Attorney in Family Law - American Associates of Attorney Advocates

  • 2024 Top 10 Family Law Attorney - Best of the Best Attorneys

  • 29-Year (1995-2024) Anniversary Rates AV Preeminent - Legal Ability & Ethical Standards - Martindale-Hubble

  • 2024 Michigan Top 10 Family Law Attorneys - Attorney & Practice Magazine

  • 2024 Top Lawyers in Michigan - The Legal Network

Professional associations


  • Livingston County Bar Association, Member, 1978 to Present

  • State Bar of Michigan, Member, 1978 to Present