BRIAN H. ROLFE
PRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & SHAREHOLDER
Brian H. Rolfe is President and Chief Executive Officer of Kemp Klein Law Firm as well as a practicing attorney in the areas of estate planning, business law and litigation.
Mr. Rolfe’s practice is focused on helping business owners, families and individuals solve their legal problems. Whether he’s navigating a family’s estate plan or resolving a major business dispute, Mr. Rolfe is an exceptional advisor to his clients.
Mr. Rolfe helps families and individuals by preparing wills, trusts and powers of attorney to ensure proper future handling of medical decisions, finances, and other critical matters. Also, he assists clients with the administration of wills, trusts and related issues. For his business clients, Mr. Rolfe serves as general counsel and handles complex business disputes. In his 25 years of legal practice, Mr. Rolfe has won several multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts including cases involving copyright litigation, shareholder disputes, employment matters, noncompetition agreements and similar business contract matters. He has argued, and has had cases published, in the Michigan Supreme Court and 6th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals.
Mr. Rolfe has represented professional athletes in litigation matters and currently represents high net worth individuals and families with estate planning, business planning and business succession planning matters.
Mr. Rolfe is a board member of the Kemp Klein Foundation which sponsors Common Ground and many other local and national charitable causes. He has served on a variety of non-profit educational and charitable boards and committees throughout his career.
In addition, Mr. Rolfe was named Top Attorney by Crain’s Detroit Business, has been included in Super Lawyers Magazine for the past decade, which features the top 5% of attorneys in Michigan, and was selected by his peers as one of the Best Lawyers in America.
Brian is the previous General Counsel to the Lake Orion Education Foundation and is a past member of the Crittenton Hospital Medical Center Planned Gifts Committee. He has written a number of articles related to employment and business law, has lectured on family law issues and he has appeared on the Business Reality Network radio program.
Brian has run numerous marathons including Chicago, New York and Boston and enjoys golf and time with his family. Brian is also a MHSAA Certified Lacrosse Referee.
B.S., Central Michigan University
Brian Rolfe was named Top Attorney by Crain’s Detroit Business. He has been included in Super Lawyers Magazine since 2013, which features the top 5% of attorneys in Michigan. Mr. Rolfe has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 in the fields of Corporate Law and Commercial Litigation. Mr. Rolfe has been listed by The Best Lawyers in America® since the 2021 edition.
DBusiness Magazine recognized Mr. Rolfe as a 2025 DBusiness Top Lawyer for his work in Commercial Litigation.
Mr. Rolfe maintains a 10.0 Superb Top Attorney score with Martindale-Avvo.
Location: Kent County Circuit Court Obtained jury verdict of no liability in favor of client relative to a breach of non-competition and non-solicitation claims.
Location: Kent County Circuit Court Obtained dismissal of tortious interference with business relationships claim against corporate client relative to client’s hiring of employee subject to non-competition agreement.
Location: United States District Court Eastern District of Michigan Completed settlement in client’s favor in the amount of approximately $3 million dollars relative to breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duties, and copyright claims.
Location: Genesee County Circuit Court Obtained dismissal of $250,000 breach of contract and fraud claims.
Location: Wayne County Circuit Court Won $2.2 million dollar judgement in client’s favor in shareholder dispute and business litigation on claims of breach of fiduciary duties and interference with business relationships.
Location: Macomb County Circuit Court Obtained dismissal of $840,000 breach of contract claim related to a Supply Agreement.
Location: Wayne County Circuit Court Obtained $2.85 million global settlement in client’s favor for multiple breach of contract claims.
Location: Saginaw County Circuit Court Won $145,000 on breach of contract claim.
Location: Macomb County Circuit Court Jury trial resolved in verdict. Claim was limited to less than 20% of the amount the Plaintiff was originally seeking.
Location: Macomb County Won a verdict in his client’s favor on breach of contract, interference with business and contractual relationships claims.
You’ve Been Served (With a Subpoena)! Now What? Commentator, Spring 2019
Management and Operation of Closely Held Businesses Implicate a Number of Fiduciary Duties; So What? Commentator, Fall 2018
Reasons to get a prenuptial agreement and common myths debunked; Commentator, Fall 2013
Eavesdropping and “nanny cams” not viable in divorce; Commentator, Summer 2008
Brian Rolfe recently appeared as a Guest on Episode 03 of Pro Bono with Ed Nahhat.
An Agile Law Firm
Achieving business agility in a law firm requires swift adaptation to evolving legal environments, client requirements, and technological advancements.
The Role of Technology
Clients often ask about our firm’s perspective on technology and its role in our operations. I firmly believe that technology plays a crucial role in optimizing performance.
Kemp Klein’s Core Values
A company’s core values are the standards that guide its business. Creating our core values was an instructive and reflective process for our firm. I urge leadership teams to develop a similar document to coalesce their values.
Celebrating Our Team Anniversaries
Our recent anniversaries celebrate several anniversary milestones.
December at Kemp Klein
December is an especially busy time of the year for us here at Kemp Klein. Despite the end of year legal needs of our clients, we also enjoy taking time to celebrate the holidays and have fun with our team.
Longevity & October Anniversaries at the Firm
I have always believed that one of our many competitive advantages is our team. Our firm is fortunate to have a long track record of employee longevity.
The Importance of Community Involvement
Our firm recently held our 2nd annual Kemp Klein Foundation Charity Golf Outing. As I attended the event, I reflected on our commitment to the community. We believe it is imperative to support local charities and be involved at every level in the community.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and The Importance of Relationships
The shift to AI has dominated headlines in 2023. It is extraordinary to witness the impact of AI in all industries. Many law firms are moving critical functions to AI in an effort to become more efficient and for cost savings.
PRACTICE AREAS
Business and Corporate Planning
Commercial Litigation and Appellate Practice
Estate Planning
Probate and Trust Administration
Construction Litigation
Family Law
Family Business Planning
