Patrick J. Wilson - Traverse City, MI
Attorney at Wilson & Kester PLC
Estate Planning Lawyers in Traverse City, MI
627 W. Front Street Traverse City, MI 49684
Traverse City Estate Planning Lawyer
Updated: 08/24/2026
Areas of Practice
- Estate Planning
- Wills & Trusts
- Probate
- Real Estate
- General & Professional Business
- Corporate & Business Law
- Non-Profit Organizations, Healthcare, Labor and School Law
Attorney Information
Overview
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.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Traverse City Distinguished Citizen Award, 1998 - Present
- Michigan State University Distinguished Alumni Award, 2005 - Present
- Boss of the Year, Grand Traverse Area Legal Professionals Association
Education
Legal Education
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Michigan State University College of Law,
East Lansing,
Michigan, 1963
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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Michigan State University, 1957
B.A.
Current Employment Position(s)
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Of Counsel
Past Positions
- United States Army, Pilot, Instructor Pilot
- Wilson & Kester, Partner, 1998 - 2004
Pro Bono Activities
- Member, Traverse City Golf & Country Club Board of Directors
- Past President and Board 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
- Board, Grand Traverse YMCA
Bar Admissions
- Michigan, 1963
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
Other Affiliations
- Grand Traverse/Leelanau/Antrim Bar Association (Past President)
- State Bar of Michigan
- Academy of Healthcare Lawyers (Past Member)
- Michigan Society of Healthcare Lawyers (Past Member)
Contact
627 W. Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49684
Phone Number: (231) 922-6800
Fax Number: (231) 922-7230
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.wilsonkester.com/
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Weekends: Closed
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