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Testimonials

Of all my 60 years never in my life did I ever need anyone as much as I needed you in January of 2004.

The mistake I made truly turned my life (as I knew it) inside out, threw me into total helplessness (as far as the legal sustem is concerned and literally made me physically ill from fear (I won't detail that part).

I believe my guardian angel was hovering very close to me when I made the decision to contact you. Your insight, swift decisions, suggestions and demands, along with the ability to persuade me that we could ge tthrough this together plus your special brand of humor can realistically be said to have literally saved my life. Believe me, that was the darkest point in time I have ever experienced and perhaps I would not have come out of it intact were it not for your abilities and your special human qualities.

"Thank You" is just a drop in the huge ocean of indebtedness I feel, now and always. If ever there is any way I can be of assistance to you and/or yours do not hestiate to contact me. Life has a way of thorwing curves when you least expect it.

Once again, Thank You, for every single thing you've done for me!

With Utmost Sincerity and Respect,
DMA

Testimonials

Listening to you at the courthouse today opened my eyes to a lot. . . it's not serious. . . but I couldn't shake the thought. . . your job takes a lot of patience. . .you take alot of wieght on your shoulders from people that do not realize what you do for them. . nor do they appreciate it. I just want you to know that I do see and really appreicate the effort you put forth for me. I thank you with all my heart. God Bless

Charles

John W. Rossiter, CPA, MBA, JD, LLM

Attorney at Law

Email: john@chefalolaw.com

John Rossiter

Practice Areas:

Life Planning: Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Probate;
Financial: IRS/Tax Recovery work, Debt Settlement Negotiations, Bankruptcy;
Corporate: Business Startups, Corporate Formalities, Commercial Litigation, Liquor Licensing, Corporate Structuring;

Admitted:

State of Illinois: 2003
State of Michigan: 2007
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois: 2003
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan: 2007

Law School:

The John Marshall Law School: J.D., 2003; L.L.M., 2007
Chicago, Illinois
Temple University Beasley School of Law: International Dispute Resolution study
Rome, Italy, 2002

Certifications in:

  • Intellectual Property Law
  • International Corporate and Finance Law
  • International Trade Law

Additional Education & Credentials:

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA), State of Iowa, 2000
  • Iowa State University, M.B.A., 1998
    • Focus in Marketing
  • Albion College, B.A., 1987
    • Economics & Management

Memberships, past & present:

American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Illinois Society of Certified Public Accountants, State Bar of Michigan and Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Antrim Bar Association.

Biography:

Mr. Rossiter grew up near Muskegon, Michigan but left the state shortly after graduating from Albion College in 1987. After career moves that took him to Cincinnati, Ohio and Des Moines, Iowa, he settled in Chicago, Illinois where he has lived and practiced law for the past several years. Mr. Rossiter has now returned to Michigan to join the Law Office of Gerald F. Chefalo. His areas of practice will allow the firm to expand the menu of services it offers to both individual and business clients. In addition to his work, he enjoys boating and alpine skiing and is looking forward to enjoying both of these here in the Grand Traverse area.

Publications:

The Legend Lives On: A Look at the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977,
The Globe, ISBA International and Immigration Law Section publication, May 2003.

Al-Qaida Terrorists Killed After Attack on Oil Refinery,
Braumiller Schulz & Co., Newsletter on Global Trade Law, March 18, 2006.

Affiliations:

  • American Bar Association
  • State Bar of Michigan
  • Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Antrim Bar Association
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Chicago Bar Association
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Illinois Society of Certified Public Accountants.

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