Principal
John M. Rickel
Attorney at Law
CPA
CFA
A distinguished legal professional with credentials spanning eight state jurisdictions, bringing unparalleled expertise in association law, taxation, and financial matters.
Grosse Pointe
Honolulu
Charlottesville
8
State Licenses
4
Federal Courts
10+
Practice Areas
3
Designations
Credentials & Education
A Foundation of Excellence
Distinguished academic achievements and professional certifications from the nation's premier institutions.
Education
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts
University of Michigan Law School
Juris Doctorate
UM Graduate School of Business
Graduate Studies
Stanford University Business School
YPO Executive Management Seminar
Harvard University Business School
YPO Advanced Management Seminar
Professional Certifications
Michigan State Bar
Licensed Attorney
Certified Public Accountant
License #7195
Chartered Financial Analyst
Charter #7964
FAA Licensed Pilot
Instrument Rated
Economic Club of Detroit
Life Member
Court Admissions
Areas of Expertise
Practice Areas
Comprehensive legal expertise across multiple disciplines, delivering sophisticated counsel for complex matters.
Association Law
Real Estate
Secured Transactions
Tax Law
Corporate Law
Trusts
Contract Law
Insurance Law
Agency Law
Family Law
Licensed in 8 Jurisdictions
District of Columbia
Hawaii
Illinois
Kentucky
Michigan
Missouri
Virginia
Washington
Leadership & Service
Professional Affiliations
A legacy of service and leadership across professional organizations and community institutions.
Professional Memberships
- Community Associations Institute (CAI) Member
- American Institute of CPAs Member
- Michigan Association of CPAs Past Board Member
- MICPA Professional Education Faculty Member
- Ethics Task Force Member
Board Service & Leadership
- Grosse Pointe War Memorial Association Past President & Treasurer
- Detroit YPO Gold Organization Past President & Treasurer
- University Club of Detroit Past Corporate Secretary
- Grosse Pointe Historical Society Past Board Member
- Multiple Michigan Corporations Board Member
Career Highlights
Wayne State University
Law School Instructor
Touche-Ross (now Deloitte)
Professional Practice
Butzel Long Law Firm
Attorney
The Rickel Law Firm, P.C.
Founder & Principal
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8 State Licenses
CPA & CFA Designations