Overview
Joseph Viviano focuses his practice on matters relating to estate planning, estate administration, and controversies involving trusts and estates.
Previously, Joe worked for a leading law firm in Michigan. He holds a Certificate in International Foundations and has litigated multimillion dollar claims involving undue influence, lack of mental capacity, and breach of fiduciary duties before the Michigan Court of Appeals and Michigan Supreme Court.
While in law school, Joe received multiple scholarships, served as Executive Editor for the Journal of Business and Securities Law, and was a member of moot court.
Recognitions
- Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch in Trusts & Estates, 2023
- DBusiness’ Top Lawyers 2015-2016
Community
- Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, Associate Member
- Probate and Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan
- Ad Hoc Committee to Revise Model Civil Jury Instructions Regarding Undue Influence, Member
- Awareness and Outreach Committee, Chairman
- Greater Lansing Estate Planning Council, President
- Arts Council of Greater Lansing, Treasurer
Credentials
Education
New York University School of Law, LLM
Michigan State University College of Law, JD, 2012
Ferris State University, BS, 2009
Admissions
Illinois
Michigan
