About

Jeffrey J. Michalowski is a founding partner at Serafini, Michalowski, Derkacz and Associates, P.C. in Sterling Heights, Michigan. With a focus on elder law, estate planning, trust administration, probate administration, and corporate law, Jeff brings a wealth of experience to his practice.

Jeffrey J. Michalowski, a prominent lawyer in Sterling Heights, Michigan, is one of the founding partners at Serafini, Michalowski, Derkacz and Associates, P.C. His practice areas include elder law, estate planning, trust administration, probate administration, and corporate law. Jeff, who grew up in Sterling Heights, is pleased to have returned to Macomb County to practice law.

Before co-founding Serafini, Michalowski, Derkacz & Associates, P.C., Jeff gained experience working with a large regional accounting and business consulting firm, an insurance defense law office, and a business law office specializing in corporate law, business formation, business consulting, and private equity matters. In 2006, Jeff, along with Phillip S. Serafini, established their own firm, which later welcomed Patrick J. Derkacz. The firm quickly expanded to offer expertise in various practice areas, such as no-fault and auto-law, long-term disability insurance claims and disputes, and elder law.

Since 2006, Jeff has continued to focus on elder law and estate planning while also assisting clients with corporate planning, consulting, and litigation. He has helped numerous families in the local area navigate long-term care planning for their elderly loved ones, ensuring estate protection from Medicaid "spend-down" and estate recovery. Jeff is dedicated to helping families access quality care at affordable rates and aids families and business owners in planning for the future through estate planning and business succession planning.

Legal Issues

Elder Law

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Insurance Claims

Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance

Probate

Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages

• English

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• Owner
  Serafini, Michalowski, Derkacz & Associates, P.C.
  2006

Education

Associations

Costs

• Free Consultancy Service

Location