John C. Kava, Associate

John C. Kava joined Shifman & Carlson, P.C. in 2007. Mr. Kava has gained experience in the representation of public bodies as general counsel, note counsel, and in various areas of litigation, including representation before the United Stated Office for Civil Rights, Michigan Department of Civil Rights, the Michigan Tenure Commission, and the Michigan Employment Relations Commission.

Mr. Kava earned his Juris Doctor from Ave Maria School of Law, where he was an award-winning member of moot court.  His degree included an International Law Certificate through Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland.  Mr. Kava received his undergraduate degree from Saginaw Valley State University.

AREAS OF SPECIALTY:

• Labor Law
• Estate Planning
• Public School Academies
• Litigation
• Municipal Law
• Municipal and School Finance
• Probate and Estate Administration
• Real Estate
• School Districts
• Public Employee Retirement Matters

EDUCATION:

• Juris Doctor, Ave Maria School of Law, 2008
  • International Law Certificate, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland, 2006
• Bachelor of Arts, Saginaw Valley State University, 2004

LAW ADMISSIONS:

• Michigan
• United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

• State Bar of Michigan
• Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys
• Federal Bar Association
• American Bar Association