John D. McLean

Biography

John (Jack) is a lifelong resident of Livonia and attended Livonia Bentley High School and graduated with honors. After high school, he enrolled at Michigan State University and graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts, with honors, (James Madison College). He began his law school career at the Detroit College of Law (now referred to as Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University) in day classes. 

While in law school John worked at the 16th District Court in Livonia as a Court Officer/Law Clerk. During his employment at the Court, he had the pleasure to work for the Honorable James R. McCann and the Honorable James E. Mies. John was admitted to practice in the State of Michigan in May of 1978 and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan in November of 1979.

Mr. McLean's areas of practice include Family Law, Criminal Law, Probate and Estate Planning and general Civil Litigation. In 2014 John became certified in Domestic Relations Mediation and is available to mediate divorce or other family law issues.

John has deep roots in Livonia. It has always been his home, and it is the place he chose to raise his family. He has been married to Kathleen (Kitty) since 1978. They have three children, Kelley, Courtney and Kevin. John has been active in the Livonia Hockey Association over the years. John is also an active member of his local parish, St. Edith's Catholic Church.