​*Member of State Bar of Michigan—Property Section

*Previously was an executive responsible for Government Relations & Special Projects.

*Performed extensive work in conjunction with Corporation Counsel, 

*Performed extensive work in conjunction with  the Planning Commission.

*Performed extensive work in conjuction with the Downtown Development Authority.

*Performed extesive work in conjunction with the  Zoning Board of Appeals.

*Member of State Bar of Michigan—Criminal Law Section.

*Member of Wayne County Real Estate Investors Association.

*Wayne County Board of Canvassers member (Formally certifies the local political elections).


If you have a contract or proposal with a county or municipal government or authority, we can help: 

John  Knappmann  has years  of experience as a government relations executive which means that we can press your argument with the local authorities with professional skills and a unique familiarity with the halls of government and what government board members and local elected officials are looking for when faced with these issues.

Mr. Knappmann is one of the few attorneys that has much experience on ALL sides of the courtroom.

​See below for John Knappmann's positions in government & government related entities

KNAPPMANN LAW PLC

Crimininal defense  felonies / misdemeanors

DUI/DWI/OWI

Wills and Trusts
estate planning /ELDER LAW

probate 

powers of attorney - medicaid 

CIVIL LITIGATION 
REAL ESTATE LANDLORD EVICTIONS

LAW OFFICE: (734) 931-0440 / FAX (734) 224-6126  20600 Eukeka., Suite 720, Taylor, MI  48180

Government

drunk DRIVING/dui/dWi/owi - Crimininal defense felonies & misdemeanors - Marijuana defense
estate planning - probate - trusts - wills - powers of attorney - medicaid - ELDER LAW
CIVIL LITIGATION  - REAL ESTATE - LANDLORD EVICTIONS

Working in all of these government property/real estate associated branches, John knows what board members and local elected officials are looking for when faced with property related issues. Therefore, he is the go to attorney representing both landlords and developers for zoning, development, legal disputes, contract​ discrepancies, compliance issues, approvals, assessments, property appraisals, property taxes. and more.


Locations: Trenton, Dearborn, Northville, (Troy locations available and open now & pictures coming soon!)



We service Wayne, Monroe, Oakland, Macomb Counties

If you have a zoning or development issue on a local basis, we can help. John Knappmann, landlord - real estate attorney, has an extensive work portfolio of government experience is the following: