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.
Admitted to Practice
- State Bar of Michigan, 1963
Education
- Michigan State University (B.A., 1957)
- University of Michigan (J.D. 1963)
Noteworthy
- Traverse City Distinguished Citizen Award (1998)
- Michigan State University Distinguished Alumni Award (2005)
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
