Sheila M. Johnson

Sheila M. Johnson is a Michigan bankruptcy attorney at Johnson & McLoyd, PLC with thirty years of legal experience. Her practice focuses on helping individuals address bankruptcy matters while providing compassionate, practical guidance through difficult financial circumstances. She has worked as a litigator and mediator and brings experience to client representation. Her background includes professional service within the State Bar of Michigan and involvement with local and statewide legal organizations, reflecting a career that combines client advocacy, dispute resolution, and service to the legal profession.

Sheila earned her J.D. from the University of Detroit and later received an LL.M. from Wayne State University. Her legal education provided the foundation for a career involving bankruptcy, litigation, mediation, and professional leadership. Advanced legal study at Wayne State University added further academic training after law school. Her education supports her work advising clients about bankruptcy options, evaluating legal and financial concerns, and guiding individuals through proceedings that require careful preparation, clear explanations, and attention to each client’s circumstances.

Sheila has built her career as an experienced litigator and mediator while representing clients in Michigan bankruptcy matters. Her work includes guiding individuals through the bankruptcy process and helping them understand available options during financially challenging periods. Beyond client representation, she has served in leadership positions within the State Bar of Michigan, including chairing committees focused on advertising, specialization, certification, continuing legal education, and specialty certification. Her professional experience reflects sustained involvement in both legal practice and statewide bar service.

Sheila M. Johnson is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, Washtenaw County Bar Association, and Women Lawyers Association of Michigan. She is registered with the US Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. She represents attorneys from the 22nd Judicial District in the State Bar of Michigan Representative Assembly and previously chaired several State Bar committees. Her professional service complements her bankruptcy practice, litigation experience, mediation work, and commitment to treating clients with compassion and understanding statewide.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Johnson & McLoyd, PLC
• Member, State Bar of Michigan
• Chairperson, Committee on Advertising, Specialization and Certification, State Bar of Michigan
• Representative, 22nd Judicial District, State Bar of Michigan Representative Assembly
• Member, Washtenaw County Bar Association
• Member, Women Lawyers Association of Michigan

Licensed State

• Michigan

Education

• Wayne State University
  Master of Laws (LLM)
• University of Detroit
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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