Patrick J. Wilson has more than 40 years of experience serving clients in the areas of business, real estate, probate and estate planning, and non-profit law.

While a student at Michigan State University, Pat was president of his senior class and played four years of varsity football (Rose Bowl – 1956) and basketball (Final Four – 1957). After graduation, he spent three years in the United States Army as a pilot, serving in Korea, and later, as an instructor pilot.

After graduating from law school, Pat relocated to Traverse City to work for a local law firm (1963-1998). Most recently, he was a partner with his daughter, Shelley, in the firm, Wilson & Kester (1998-2004).

Pat and his wife, Sharalee, have five children and thirteen grandchildren. He enjoys playing golf in his spare time.

Noteworthy

• AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 
• Michigan State University Distinguished Alumni Award (2005) 
• Traverse City Distinguished Citizen Award (1998)

Education

• Michigan State University (B.A., 1957)
• University of Michigan (J.D. 1963)

Admitted to Practice

• State Bar of Michigan, 1963

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News for Patrick J. Wilson

4/3/2009
Traverse City Attorney and MSU Alumnus Relives Glory Days of 1957 Final Four Basketball

2/2/2009
Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge Attorneys are Tops in Northern Michigan

8/2/2004
Wilson Joins Smith Haughey as Of Counsel

Professional Affiliations

• Past President and Current Member, Grand Traverse/Leelanau/Antrim Bar Association
• State Bar of Michigan
• Past Member, Academy of Healthcare Lawyers
• Past Member, Michigan Society of Healthcare Lawyers

Community Affiliations

• Member, Traverse City Golf & Country Club Board of Directors
• Past President and Current Member, Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce
• Honorary Member, Traverse City Rotary Club
• Corporate Member, Munson Healthcare
• Member, Art and Mary Schmuckal Family Foundation Board of Directors
• Past Member, Grand Traverse Republicans
• Past Member, Michigan State University Board of Trustees (1983-1988)
• Past Member, State of Michigan Compensation Commission
• Past Member, State Board of Ethics
• Past Member, YMCA Board of Directors