Author: Adam Diemond
Kemp Klein Law Firm Welcomes Senior Attorney Matthew W. Frank
Troy, Michigan, April 25, 2024/PRNewswire-PRWeb/-
Kemp Klein Law Firm is pleased to announce the addition of Attorney Matthew W. Frank to the team. Matthew joins as a Senior Attorney and will play a key role in various practice groups including business and corporate planning; bankruptcy insolvency, creditor’s rights; commercial real estate, mortgage financing; mergers and acquisitions; commercial litigation, appellate, and family business practice planning.
With more than two decades of corporate legal practice under his belt, Matthew has consistently steered clients through intricate business dealings, including navigating Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganizations. Matthew is experienced in representing a diverse range of clients, from individuals and corporations to creditors, equity holders, and receivers. Matthew’s expertise spans multiple legal domains, encompassing Article 9 secured transactions, bankruptcy law, state and federal commercial litigation, and corporate and real estate transactions.
“Kemp Klein presented me with an opportunity to grow my knowledge, work with a highly skilled team and to practice law at the highest levels for a broad range of clients in many industries,” stated Matthew W. Frank.”
Brian Rolfe, CEO and President of Kemp Klein, expressed excitement about Matthew’s arrival, citing his talent and expertise as valuable assets to the firm amidst its growing client base. “We are excited to welcome Matthew to the firm. Our practice groups are experiencing accelerated growth and his talent and expertise are welcome additions to Kemp Klein.”
Aside from his expertise in bankruptcy law, Matthew also boasts significant experience in corporate and real estate transactions. He has negotiated various business deals involving real estate and business assets, alongside resolving difficult legal disputes. Matthew’s capability to analyze, formalize, and implement both short and long-term corporate strategies empowers him to effectively fulfill clients’ business objectives.
“Kemp Klein presented me with an opportunity to grow my knowledge, work with a highly skilled team and to practice law at the highest levels for a broad range of clients in many industries,” stated Matthew W. Frank.”
Throughout Matthew’s professional career, he has demonstrated a dedication to delivering exceptional legal services customized to meet each client’s individual requirements. Prioritizing tangible outcomes, he guarantees clients receive optimal representation in all their legal affairs. Clients rely on his adeptness to skillfully navigate the intricacies of corporate and real estate transactions with confidence and expertise.
Matthew graduated with his J.D. from Cooley Law School after receiving his B.A., from the University of Michigan – Dearborn. He earned recognition in the 2013 edition of Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Stars, which highlights the top 5% of attorneys in Michigan. He was specifically acknowledged for his expertise in Bankruptcy Law in 2018 by Lawyers of Distinction.
Matthew’s biography can be found at https://kkue.com/matthew-w-frank
About Kemp Klein:
Kemp Klein is a full-service law firm committed to delivering a comprehensive range of legal services with the utmost professional standards of excellence, integrity, and efficiency. With over 50 years of experience, our Midwest-based practice has expanded to cater to clients at local, national, and international levels. Our expertise covers various areas, including estate planning, business/corporate law and litigation, probate and trust law and litigation, family law, bankruptcy and collections, employment, real estate, landlord/tenant, and tax law.
For more detailed information about our firm and the services we offer, please visit our official website at https://kkue.com
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Achieving business agility in a law firm requires swift adaptation to evolving legal environments, client requirements, and technological advancements. This entails cultivating an innovative culture, embracing adaptable work structures, and harnessing digital tools to enhance collaboration and the provision of legal services. Agile law firms place a premium on a growth mindset and skills enhancement within their teams, empowering them to pivot effectively in response to market shifts. They prioritize client-centric methodologies, proactive risk mitigation, and streamlined workflows to maintain competitiveness in a dynamic industry. Law firms that embrace agility can proactively tackle challenges, capitalize on growth opportunities, and most importantly, enhance client satisfaction.
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Kemp Klein Law Firm is sponsoring the Oakland County Foundation's 2024 Signature Event
Oakland County Bar Foundation’s highly anticipated annual fundraising event is celebrating its 25th year. Kemp Klein Law Firm is a Silver Sponsor for the event.
The Oakland County Bar Foundation Signature Event is the only fundraising event for their foundation. The OCBF funds many worthy non-profit organizations in order to meet its mission of ensuring access to justice and an understanding of law in our community.
The event takes place Thursday, May 9th, 2024, from 6-9pm at the Orchard Lake Country Club.
For more information and registration: https://www.ocba.org/?pg=signature-event
Kemp Klein Attorneys who are OCBF Fellows:
Amy Stawski – Life Fellow
Amanda Martin – Fellow
Thomas Trainer – Life Fellow
Robert Zawideh – Life Fellow
C. Leslie Banas – Life Fellow
Cynthia Brazzil – Life Fellow
Ralph Castelli – Life Fellow
Earle Endelman – Life Fellow
Brian Jenney – Life Fellow
Brian Rolfe – Philanthropist Fellow
Kemp Klein IT Manager Geri Hames Performs Humanitarian Work in Nicaragua
I was in Nicaragua from February 29-March 8 with Amigos for Christ. They’re a Christian humanitarian organization that works in communities near Chinandega, Nicaragua, providing clean water to homes and helping local farmers bring their products to market and become Certified Organic farms. I traveled with my friend Sandy who has been on several trips to Chinandega with Amigos.
The Climb up Maderas Volcano
At the beginning of the trip, Sandy and I ran Fuego Y Agua, an ultra-trail race on the island of Ometepe with about 15 of our Amigos teammates. The island is made up of two volcanoes, Conception and Maderas. The race we ran was 28 kilometers. Parts of it were on a beach, rocky road and a significant part climbing and descending the Maderas volcano. It was 87 degrees when the race started in the morning and the temperature rose to 94 during the day. We got a little shade and slightly lower temperatures as we climbed the volcano, but it was still HOT compared to the weather we trained in here at home. We made it to about half a mile past the last checkpoint on the volcano before we decided to turn around. Quite a few other race participants turned back before we did. The last group we spoke with said the top of the volcano was all mud that required you to crawl on the rim of the crater while holding a rope so you didn’t slide off the side. It took us an hour to climb the previous mile and we had about another hour before we made it to the top. We decided we didn’t have another hour of climbing left in us. The 4.5 mile descent was every bit as hard as the climb. When we returned to the aid station where our team truck was waiting for us, we had covered 24 kilometers. I had refilled my hydration pack at the 10k mark and had no water left when we returned to the aid station. It’s a tough, tough race and not like anything I’ve ever done before or will ever do again.
We spent the rest of our trip working in La Cuncha outside Chinandega and on the Amigos Farm. All the families in the community currently get water from a contaminated well. We broke ground on a water project that will connect homes to a clean water system about 4 miles away. It will take about 5 months to complete with the local s doing a significant part of the work and other churches and groups helping at other times. We dug about ½ mile of trenches and laid pipes in very rocky ground. We had to chip away at it, inch by inch with pickaxes. It was hard work in 90-97 degree temperatures! The locals who joined us were amazing. A 90 year old woman even joined us one day, working in a skirt and flip flops. That’s a pretty normal occurrence there. Everyone helps everyone else. We also worked one day at the Amigos farm, harvesting curcumin. The root of the curcumin plant contains “fingers” of turmeric. We harvested about 300 pounds of turmeric while we were there. We also planted 3000 hot pepper plants. The peppers harvested from the plants later this year are already under contract to the Tabasco company.
It was an amazing experience with some incredible people who feel called to do a small part in making the world a better place.
Geri Hames
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Kemp Klein Nominated at the Troy Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards for the Community Impact Award
Kemp Klein is honored to be nominated in the Troy Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards presented by Horizon Bank for the Community Impact Award. We received this nomination recognition and kind letter to commemorate the occasion.
The Community Impact Award recognizes organizations and companies that are positively impacting their communities in ways that inspire integrity and respond creatively to needs in underserved communities.
The nomination reads: ”The Kemp Klein Law Firm has made a significant impact in the community. Their recent Golf Outing Benefitted SAY Detroit, which provides housing and needs for people in underserved communities. They have also sponsored many community events for local initiatives such as Stage Nature Center, Oakland Literacy Council, The Mighty Gobbler 5K and more.”
Many of the activities for which Kemp Klein has been recognized have been made possible by the Kemp Klein Foundation. The Kemp Klein Foundation was started in 1994. Everyone at Kemp Klein is encouraged to be involved from hands-on volunteer opportunities to paying to participate in casual Fridays. The Kemp Klein Foundation is funded via proceeds from casual Friday donations and contributions from the firm. Since its inception, the Foundation has contributed over $1,000,000 to hundreds of worthwhile causes which reflect the shared values of the individuals at Kemp Klein.
Read more about our dedication to Community Involvement: https://kkue.com/community_involvement
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