John J. Giarmarco

Estate Planning

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EXPERIENCE

Mr. Giarmarco received his Juris Doctorate from the Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School, and his master of laws from the Heckerling Graduate Program in Estate Planning at The University of Miami School of Law.

John’s primary areas of practice are estate planning, wealth transfer planning, gift and estate tax returns, business succession planning, IRS tax controversies, eldercare law including Medicaid, Veterans Benefits, and Special Needs Trust consultation.

John is licensed to practice law in Michigan, Arizona, and Texas.

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EXPERIENCE

Mr. Giarmarco received his Juris Doctorate from the Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School, and his Master of Laws from the Heckerling Graduate Program in Estate Planning at The University of Miami School of Law.

John’s primary areas of practice are estate planning, wealth transfer planning, gift and estate tax returns, business succession planning, IRS tax controversies, eldercare law including Medicaid, Veterans Benefits, and Special Needs Trust consultation.

John is licensed to practice law in Michigan, Arizona, and Texas.

Practice Areas

• Estate Planning

EDUCATION

• Oakland University, B.A.
• Western Michigan Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D.
• University of Miami, LL.M.

Admitted to Practice

• Michigan: 2015
• Arizona
• Texas

Memberships

• State Bar of Michigan

distinctions

• Michigan Rising Stars (2020 – Current)

News / blog

Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton Attorneys Recognized Among 2026 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Aug 26, 2026 | Alexander Lebedinski, Christopher D. Messing, David Occhiuto, Firm News, John J. Giarmarco, Katherine Ross, Lindsay P. Hazen, Matthew S. Weaver, News, Ryan L. Perry, Samantha Faulkner, Victoria S. Lehman, William H. Horton

GMH is proud to announce that 11 attorneys have been recognized on the 2026 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists, honoring attorneys who have demonstrated excellence in their respective areas of practice. 2026 Michigan Super Lawyers list: William H. Horton —...

Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. Announces Election of New Shareholders

Apr 17, 2026 | Firm News, John J. Giarmarco, News, Salvatore J. LaMendola

Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. is pleased to announce that the firm’s Board of Directors has nominated, and the shareholders have approved, the election of three attorneys as shareholders: Sal LaMendola, John Giarmarco, and Dana VanDrew. This milestone reflects...

John J. Giarmarco Joins Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C.

Jul 1, 2015 | Firm News, John J. Giarmarco

John J. Giarmarco, J.D., LL.M. has joined the firm of Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. John focuses his practice primarily in the area of estate planning. John is licensed to practice law in Michigan, and is a member of the State Bar of Michigan. John received...