EDWARD M. NAHHAT
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Edward Nahhat has over 30 years of experience as an effective adviser and successful trial and appellate lawyer in probate, criminal law, personal injury, real estate, entertainment law, and other general practice areas. He joined Kemp Klein in 2013 as a member of our award-winning Trusts and Estates litigation practice group. Mr. Nahhat delivers effective service to individuals, their families and to businesses of all sizes from a client-centered philosophy of practice. Mr. Nahhat’s clients rely on him to help them create solutions to their important issues, and have confidence in his commitment to mutual trust in the attorney-client relationship. Mr. Nahhat is highly regarded in his community for his advocacy for local performing artists, through the Shakespeare Royal Oak outdoor summer festival, and coaching for Royal Oak High School.
B.F.A., Wayne State University, 1983
Royal Oak (Kimball) High School, 1979
(Recipient, John Hensel Award, 2006)
(Chairman, Section of Arts, Entertainment, Communications and Sports, 1997-1998)
Oakland County Bar Association
(Recipient, Distinguished Service Commendation in 2012, from the Oakland County Prosecutor)
Macomb County Bar Association
Wayne County Probate Bar Association
Screen Actors Guild
Edward Nahhat has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024 and is recognized in the 2026 edition for his work in Entertainment Law – Motion Picture and Television, Appellate Practice, and Litigation – Trusts and Estates. Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® is based on comprehensive peer-review surveys.
DBusiness Magazine recognized Mr. Nahhat as a 2026 DBusiness Top Lawyer for his work in Appellate Law. He was also recognized as a 2025 DBusiness Top Lawyer in the same practice area.
Mr. Nahhat is a member of the Oakland County Bar Association and received the Distinguished Service Commendation from the Oakland County Prosecutor in 2012.
Mr. Nahhat was recently featured in the Law360 article, All The World’s a Stage, Or Podcast Studio, For Mich. Attorney.
Mr. Nahhat serves as the founder and Chairman of non-profit Water Works Theatre Company, Inc., the independent producer of Royal Oak’s summer Shakespeare in the Park programs. He also served for over twelve years as a Royal Oak High School Coach.
Pro Bono With Ed Nahhat
Pro Bono With Ed Nahhat Episode 04 – Amanda Afton Martin
In this episode of Pro Bono with Ed Nahhat, we sit down with with Amanda Afton Martin, a seasoned estate planning attorney whose career has been shaped deeply by her family and a passion for helping others.
Pro Bono With Ed Nahhat Episode 03 – Brian H. Rolfe
In this episode of Pro Bono with Ed Nahhat, we sit down with Brian Rolfe, President and CEO of Kemp Klein Law Firm. Brian shares his journey from joining the firm in 2007 to leading it today, emphasizing the firm’s unique culture and long-standing staff. His commitment to the firm grew over time, leading him to take on leadership responsibilities while maintaining his law practice.
Pro Bono With Ed Nahhat Episode 02 – Alan A. May
In this episode of Pro Bono, we sit down with Alan May, a highly respected attorney and public servant whose decades-long career is marked by dedication to the law, mentorship, and community service.
Pro Bono With Ed Nahhat Episode 01 – Joseph P. Buttiglieri
We were thrilled to speak with Kemp Klein’s Joe Buttiglieri, an esteemed lawyer with an impressive 48 years of legal experience. Our conversation spanned various aspects of Joe’s career, his approach to law, and the significant changes he’s witnessed in the legal profession.
PRACTICE AREAS
Commercial Litigation and Appellate Practice
Estate and Trust Litigation
Non-Profits and Tax Exempt Organizations
