Joseph P. Buttiglieri

Joseph P. Buttiglieri

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Awarded Practice Areas
Family Law Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Awarded Practice Areas
Family Law Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Joseph P. Buttiglieri
Joseph P. Buttiglieri
Troy, MI
Works at
Kemp Klein

21 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Joseph P. Buttiglieri is a shareholder with Kemp Klein in Troy, Michigan. His practice focuses on Family Law and Litigation – Trusts and Estates, including probate litigation and estate administration, conservatorships, guardianships, wrongful death distributions, and mediation. He regularly represents individuals and families in contested probate and family law matters and works with clients to address complex issues involving trusts, estates, and fiduciary responsibilities.

Mr. Buttiglieri is a frequent speaker and writer on probate litigation, estate administration, and related topics. He has presented at numerous legal education programs, including the annual ICLE Probate and Estate Planning Seminar and other ICLE programs attended by attorneys throughout Michigan. He has also spoken for the Wayne County Probate Court Guardian Ad Litem seminar on probate litigation and for the Macomb County Probate Bar Association on creditors’ claims in estate administration.

In addition to his litigation and advisory work, Mr. Buttiglieri has served as a mediator in many matters involving probate and family disputes. He became a certified mediator in 2012. For several years, he served on the Michigan Supreme Court Subcommittee on Standard Jury Instructions for Probate Court, contributing to the development of guidance used in probate proceedings across the state.

Works at
Kemp Klein

21 Best Lawyers awards

Kemp Klein logo

Locations

Education

  • Detroit College of Law, J.D., graduated 1976
  • Utica College, BA, graduated 1971

Bar Admissions

  • Michigan, State Bar of Michigan, 1976

Court Admissions

  • U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

Affiliations

  • Michigan Trial Lawyers Association - Member
  • Detroit Bar Association - Member
  • Oakland County Bar Association - Member
  • ICLE - Speaker
  • Italian American Bar Association - Member
  • Wayne County Probate Bar Association - Member

Client Testimonials

I have worked with Joe on probate matters and feel his 40 plus years of experience has been in valuable.

Fritz Carlson (Acme Manufacturing Company)

I hired Joseph Buttiglieri of the Kemp Klein law firm. Joe was able to turn a very unfortunate situation after my mother passed away into a pleasant ending under the circumstances. I know if it hadn't of been for Joe I probably would still be fighting over my mother's estate. Joe was there when we needed him to get our case resolved. Our case could have been dragged out until the estate had no money left, but Joe was there to help get things resolved. Joe Buttiglieri's mission statement is his clients come first. Joe does whatever it takes to protect, and get his client’s case resolved the best possible way. If you want a hard working guard dog on your side Joe Buttiglieri is that person.

Robert Henderson (Individual - client's name must be kept confidential please)

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Litigation - Trusts and Estates Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Troy (2022)
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Detroit (2015)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Family Law
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Mediation
  • Trusts and Estates
Special Focus:
  • Estate Planning
  • Family
  • Fiduciary Duties
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Probate
  • Trust Administration

Additional Information

  • Bar and Court Admissions:
State Bar of Michigan, 1976
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
  • Education:
J.D., Detroit College of Law, 1976
B.A., Utica College of Syracuse, 1971
  • Memberships:
State Bar of Michigan
Detroit Bar Association
Italian-American Bar Association
Michigan Trial Lawyers Association

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