John Michaelson-Attorney Bio

John P. Michaelson is a frequent lecturer at seminars and workshops on Business and Estate Planning, Asset Protection, Trust Administration, Probate, and Guardianships.  John is a member of several national legal forums dedicated to promoting the highest level of professionalism and expertise among Business and Estate Planning professionals. 

               

In 1996, John graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelors of Science in Business Finance.  Before receiving his Law Degree from the University of Utah in 2001, he worked for over two years as a securities broker for Fidelity Investments with trading experience in stocks, bonds, mutual funds and options.  While attending law school, John was a senior staff member of the Utah Law Review and co-founder of the Law Students for Children, an advocacy organization for abused, neglected and underprivileged children. He has continued his advocacy for the youth by being an active scouter in the Boy Scouts of America and by maintaining his pledge as an Eagle Scout to serve the community, both young and old. 

Following his admission to the Nevada Bar in 2001, John served as a law clerk to the Honorable Robert J. Johnston, United States District Court for the District of Nevada. In 2002, John took a position as an associate for the prestigious law firm Piper Rudnick LLP, where he specialized in labor and employment litigation, primarily in federal court. 

Today, John is partner in the firm Michaelson & Associates, where during the last 5 years he has helped hundreds of families and businesses protect their assets and plan for the future.  John chaired the Elder Law Section of the Nevada State Bar from June 2007 to July 2008.  The law firm of Michaelson & Associates truly stands out as one committed to serving the needs of the community in a professional and caring way.  John and his wife Regina are the parents of four children.