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Troy Mighty Gobbler 2025 Brian Jenney Troy, Michigan

Brian Jenney Sponsors The 2025 Mighty Gobbler 5k and 1 Mile Run / Walk

Troy Mighty Gobbler 2025 Brian Jenney Troy, Michigan

On behalf of Kemp Klein, attorney Brian Jenney is proud to support the 2025 Mighty Gobbler 5K and 1 Mile Run and Walk. Now entering its eleventh year, the Mighty Gobbler has become a cherished Thanksgiving tradition in Troy. Kemp Klein is honored to serve as a Silver Sponsor once again. Since 2015, this event has raised more than sixty five thousand dollars to support meaningful services throughout our community, and we are grateful to have been part of its impact for many years.

The 2025 Mighty Gobbler 5K and 1 Mile Run and Walk will take place on November 27. The one mile fun run and walk begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by the 5K at 9:00 a.m. The race starts at 3290 West Big Beaver Road in Troy, and the course winds through nearby neighborhoods and commercial areas using a combination of roads and sidewalks.

This year’s event benefits three important local charities: Micah 6 Community, Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, and Troy People Concerned. Micah 6 Community serves Pontiac residents by increasing access to fresh food, promoting economic development, stabilizing neighborhoods, and offering spiritual and emotional support. Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers empowers older and disabled adults to maintain independence and quality of life through a network of trained and dedicated volunteers. Troy People Concerned supports Troy residents in times of need by providing assistance, information, and referrals.

Kemp Klein is proud to champion organizations that strengthen our region and support our neighbors.

For more information about the event: https://www.mightygobbler.com

Learn more about Kemp Klein’s Community Involvement here: https://kkue.com/communityinvolvement

 


 
Margaret Lindauer Oakland County Bar Association Youth Conference 2025 Community Involvement

Kemp Klein Attorney Margaret Lindauer Participated in Oakland County Bar Association's Youth Law Conference

Margaret Lindauer Oakland County Bar Association Youth Conference 2025 Community Involvement

Kemp Klein Attorney Margaret Lindauer participated in the Oakland County Bar Association’s 2025 Youth Law Conference.

The Youth Law Conference educates high school juniors and seniors about career options in the legal profession, the general legal process, and provides tools for better decision making. By tailoring the program to the interests and issues of a teen audience, the OCBA and its volunteer attorneys deliver an engaging experience that is well received by students and teachers alike.

During the conference, students and educators attended breakout sessions featuring prominent speakers from both the bench and the bar. Margaret Lindauer served as a guest participant, offering insight into the profession and her experience as an attorney.

The keynote speaker was Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Kwamé L. Rowe. Topics discussed included the roles and responsibilities of a judge, pathways to a legal career, searches, seizures, student rights, and an opportunity to meet the Oakland County Sheriff’s K9 and comfort dogs.

The event took place at the MSU Management Education Center in Troy, Michigan on November 18, 2025.

For more information about OCBA’s Youth Law Conference: https://www.ocba.org/?pg=youth-law-conference

Photos from the event

 


 
Brian Rolfe Kemp Klein Law Firm CEO, President Michigan Lawyers Weekly Managing Partners

Brian H. Rolfe, President & CEO of Kemp Klein, Recognized in Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s 2025 Managing Partners Spotlight

Brian Rolfe Kemp Klein Law Firm CEO, President Michigan Lawyers Weekly Managing Partners

Kemp Klein is proud to announce that our President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Rolfe, has been featured in the Michigan Lawyers Weekly 2025 Managing Partners Spotlight. This recognition highlights accomplished law firm leaders from across the state who demonstrate exceptional guidance, strategic vision, and a steadfast commitment to advancing the legal profession.

The Managing Partners Spotlight is designed to showcase individuals who set the tone for excellence within their firms. Those selected are recognized for their ability to navigate complex challenges, support the professional growth of their teams, and strengthen the quality of legal service in Michigan. The feature provides readers with insight into how these leaders approach management, innovation, community involvement, and the long term health of their organizations.

Mr. Rolfe’s inclusion in this year’s Spotlight reflects his ongoing dedication to the values that define Kemp Klein. His leadership continues to support the firm’s mission to serve clients with excellence, integrity and efficiency, while fostering a workplace culture that encourages collaboration, accountability, and a deep commitment to the communities we support. Under Mr. Rolfe’s direction, Kemp Klein continues to grow its capabilities and uphold its reputation as a trusted and respected full service law firm.

We congratulate Mr. Rolfe on this well deserved honor.

The Managing Partners Spotlight issue of Michigan Lawyers Weekly can be accessed here (Mr. Rolfe’s spotlight is on page 14) or viewed below.

For more information on Brian H. Rolfe click here.

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2026 DBusiness Top Lawyers DBusiness Magazine Top Lawyers Kemp Klein Law Firm

24 Kemp Klein Attorneys Have Been Recognized As 2026 DBusiness Top Lawyers

2026 DBusiness Top Lawyers DBusiness Magazine Top Lawyers Kemp Klein Law Firm

Kemp Klein is honored to announce that twenty-four of our attorneys have been recognized in the DBusiness Magazine 2026 Top Lawyers list. This achievement reflects the exceptional talent, dedication, and client-focused service our attorneys bring to the firm and the communities we proudly serve.

Amanda Afton Martin was recognized for Tax Law

Robert S. Zawideh was recognized for Trust and Estates

Richard C. Bruder was recognized for his work in Mergers & Acquisitions Law and Securities Law

Raymond L. Morrow was recognized for his work in Litigation – Construction

Ralph A. Castelli was recognized for his work in Corporate Law

Norman D. Orr was recognized for his work in Bankruptcy and Creditor / Debtor Rights Law

Neal Nusholtz was recognized for Tax Law

Ronald. S. Nixon was recognized for Appellate Law

Matthew W. Frank was recognized for Mergers & Acquisitions Law

Mark R. Filipp was recognized for Labor and Employment Law

Joseph P. Buttiglieri was recognized for Trust & Estates

James P. Davey was recognized for Litigation – Construction

Faith M. Gaudaen was recognized for Litigation – Construction

Edward M. Nahhat was recognized for Appellate Law

David D. Marsh was recognized for Real Estate Law

Cynthia L. Umphrey was recognized for Corporate Law

William E. Haines II was recognized for Trusts & Estates

C. Leslie Banas was recognized for Real Estate Law

Brian H. Rolfe was recognized for Litigation – Commercial

Brian R. Jenney was recognized for Trusts and Estates

Austin W. Probst was recognized for Trusts and Estates

Amy W. Stawski was recognized for Family Law

William B. Acker was recognized for his work in Tax Law

Alan A. May was recognized for Trusts and Estates

The DBusiness Top Lawyers list is determined through an extensive online peer-review survey distributed to certified attorneys across the metro Detroit region. Inclusion is based entirely on a lawyer’s reputation, expertise, and standing within the legal community as recognized by their peers.

To view the complete DBusiness Magazine Top Lawyers 2026 list, click here: https://www.dbusiness.com/top-lawyers/top-lawyers-2026

 




 

Kemp Klein Is Partnering With Lighthouse on the 2025 Great Thanksgiving Food Fight

This Thanksgiving season, Kemp Klein Law Firm is proud to stand with Lighthouse, a local nonprofit that provides food, shelter, housing assistance, and other essential support to thousands of families across our community each year.

We’re participating in the Great Thanksgiving Food Fight—a friendly challenge among local businesses to raise funds that will fill holiday food boxes for families in need. Every dollar collected helps bring comfort, nourishment, and hope to a neighbor right here at home.

Lighthouse is committed to providing Thanksgiving meals to local families in need, and this peer-to-peer fundraiser plays a crucial role in supporting that effort. The 2026 Great Thanksgiving Food Fight is a spirited competition among local law firms that has raised more than $40,000 and collected over 4,000 pounds of food since its launch. Contributions help ensure each food box is balanced and includes fresh ingredients such as produce, dairy, and protein—making a meaningful difference during the holiday season and beyond.

Please consider contributing to Kemp Klein Law Firm’s fundraising effort and sharing our campaign with friends and family. Together, we can help more families gather around the table with a good meal and a little extra joy this holiday season.

Donate Here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/kemp-klein 

For more information on the Lighthouse: https://lighthousemi.org

 




 
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Kemp Klein Has Been Recognized in the 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms®

Troy, MI, United States, November 6, 2025 — Kemp Klein has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms® , a testament to its unwavering commitment to legal excellence. Ranked by Best Law Firms regionally in 19 practice areas, Kemp Klein has distinguished itself in the legal industry, earning this prestigious accolade.

Firms included in the 2026 Best Law Firms® list are recognized for professional excellence with impressive ratings from clients and peers. To be considered for this milestone achievement, at least one lawyer in the law firm must be recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

“At Best Lawyers, we are proud to recognize law firms that show an unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction,” said Philip Greer, Chief Executive Officer of Best Lawyers. “In the legal arena, credibility is earned through consistent quality, which has propelled these firms to the forefront of the legal industry.”

Achieving a ranking in Best Law Firms signifies high-quality legal practice and a depth of legal proficiency. Recognized firms, categorized into three tiers, receive acclaim on both national and metropolitan levels, reflecting the extent of their practice and geographic reach. Receiving a tier designation represents an elite status, reflecting the integrity and reputation earned by law firms.

The 2026 edition of  Best Law Firms® includes rankings in 75 national practice areas and 127 metropolitan-based practice areas. The highest-rated firm in each national practice area attains the prestigious “Law Firm of the Year” honor. The transparent, collaborative research process employs qualitative and quantitative data from peer and client reviews, supported by proprietary algorithmic technology, to produce a tiered system of industry-led rankings of the top 4% of the industry.

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About Kemp Klein

About Kemp Klein: Kemp Klein is a full-service law firm dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of legal services, for both individuals and businesses, with the highest professional standards of excellence, integrity and efficiency. Spanning more than 50 years in business, its Midwest based practice has grown to serve clients locally, nationally, and internationally in areas such as 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 a list of all of Kemp Klein Practice Areas, please visit https://kkue.com/practice-areas/. For more information about Kemp Klein Law Firm, please visit https://kkue.com/.

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About Best Law Firms®

Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers® and respected for over 14 years, is the most credible ranking of exceptional law firms globally. It is rooted in a rigorous, peer-to-peer, industry-driven evaluation. A ranking from Best Law Firms signifies a high-quality practice and a breadth of legal expertise. Ranked firms, presented in three tiers, are recognized on a national and metropolitan scale, providing legal professionals with an elevated stature from the Best Law Firms recognition. For more information, visit www.bestlawfirms.com.

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About Best Lawyers®

Best Lawyers® is the oldest and most respected peer-review research and marketing company in the legal profession. Best Lawyers compiles extensive recognitions by conducting exhaustive peer-review surveys in which tens of thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate the work of their fellow legal professionals within their local market and specialty. Lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore, recognition by Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. For more information, visit www.bestlawyers.com.

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Kemp Klein Honored with Common Ground's Kay White Legacy Award

Kemp Klein was honored by Common Ground with the Kay White Legacy Award at the Celebration of Hope Gala. Ralph Castelli, CEO Emeritus, accepted the award on behalf of the firm.

The Kay White Legacy Award recognizes individuals and organizations whose leadership and commitment embody Common Ground’s mission to help move people from crisis to hope. Recipients demonstrate exceptional dedication through leadership, business expertise, volunteerism, and community engagement.

Common Ground is a nonprofit organization based in Michigan that provides critical crisis intervention and support services to individuals and families in need. The organization operates a 24-hour crisis and resource helpline, a crisis residential unit, and a wide range of programs offering mental health support, shelter, victim assistance, and youth services. Common Ground is also a key partner in the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, ensuring that Michiganders have immediate access to compassionate, life-saving help whenever they need it.

Kemp Klein is proud to be a Legacy Society Benefactor and an active member of Common Ground’s Circle of Hope. To date, the Kemp Klein Foundation has contributed more than $200,000 in pro bono legal services to support Common Ground’s vital work. In addition to our legal and financial support, we have partnered on several community initiatives, including the Adopt-A-Family program, The Ride 2 End Suicide, and multiple blanket-making and volunteer events that benefit individuals and families in need.

In his remarks at the event, Mr. Castelli shared, “We look forward to continuing our relationship with Common Ground as it continues to provide much-needed services to those in crisis. In two more years, that relationship will hit the 20-year mark.”

We are deeply grateful for this recognition and remain committed to supporting Common Ground’s mission of compassion, hope, and community service.

For more information on the Common Ground: https://commongroundhelps.org

Pictured (from left to right): Top Row: Matthew W. Frank, Sara Rich, David Marsh, Amy Stawski, Paul Stawski, Hon. Joy Turner, Joseph Buttiglieri, Brian Jenney, Heidi Jenney, Edward M. Nahhat, Jacquelyn Probst, Austin Probst Bottom Row: Ralph Castelli, Debbie Castelli, Donna Kemp, John Kemp
Pictured (from left to right): Top Row: Matthew W. Frank, Sara Rich, David Marsh, Amy Stawski, Paul Stawski, Hon. Joy Turner, Joseph Buttiglieri, Brian Jenney, Heidi Jenney, Edward M. Nahhat, Jacquelyn Probst, Austin Probst, Bottom Row: Ralph Castelli, Debbie Castelli, Donna Kemp, John Kemp
Ralph Castelli, CEO Emeritus of Kemp Klein, proudly accepts the Kay White Legacy Award on behalf of the firm at Common Ground’s Celebration of Hope Gala.
Kay White presents Ralph A. Castelli, CEO Emeritus of Kemp Klein, with the Kay White Legacy Award at Common Ground’s Celebration of Hope Gala.
Kay White presents Ralph A. Castelli, CEO Emeritus of Kemp Klein, with the Kay White Legacy Award at Common Ground’s Celebration of Hope Gala.
 


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