Kemp Klein is Sponsoring UCARE’s 22nd Annual Golf Outing

Kemp Klein is a hole sponsor for The Ukrainian Children’s Aid and Relief Effort, Inc.’s 2024 Charity Golf Outing.

The Ukrainian Children’s Aid and Relief Effort, Inc. (UCARE) funds programs that enrich the lives of vulnerable children in Ukraine with hope, love and inspiration.

All proceeds will be donated to UCARE to help children in Ukraine.

The event takes place June 22, 2024 at Rammler Golf Club in Sterling Heights, MI.

Registration: 7:00am / Tee-off: 8:00am

Golfers: $125

For more information on UCARE: https://ucareinc.org/

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Kemp Klein Attorney Brian Jenney is Sponsoring Bloomfield High School’s Senior All Night Party

Kemp Klein Attorney Brian Jenney is Sponsoring Bloomfield Hills High School's 2024 Senior All Night Party

Brian Jenney is sponsoring Bloomfield Hills High School‘s Senior All Night Party. The Senior All Night Party is a safe and inclusive celebration for graduating seniors. This event is made possible by sponsorships and volunteers. The event takes place June 2nd at Bloomfield Hills High School.

This sponsorship supports Bloomfield Hills High School and the community’s desire to honor and support their 2024 graduates.

Brian Jenney is a Black Hawk level sponsor of the event.

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Kemp Klein Sponsored Common Ground’s 2024 Ride 2 End Suicide

Kemp Klein Sponsored Common Ground's 2024 Ride 2 End Suicide

The Ride 2 End Suicide is an annual bicycle ride fundraiser to raise money for suicide awareness, prevention, education and counseling. This Ride brings together survivors of suicide, their families, friends, supporters and local biking enthusiasts. The Ride is an opportunity to move for something that matters –whether that’s for health, recovery, or in memory of a loved one with the goal to raise money for life saving suicide prevention programs. Kemp Klein was the Finish Line Sponsor for the event.

The 2024 Ride 2 End Suicide took place Saturday, May 18th. The Ride 2 End Suicide was (up to) a 20-mile paved path throughout Stony Creek Metropark. The starting point was located at Capital Banquet Center in Washington, MI.

The Kemp Klein Foundation is a proud Legacy Society Benefactor for Common Ground. Kemp Klein has provided more than $200,000 in pro bono work to Common Ground. In addition to the pro bono work and financial contributions, we have hosted joint events for staff and clients of Common Ground, participated in Common Ground’s Adopt-A-Family initiative and we have held blanket making and other events to help those in need. Since its inception, the Kemp Klein Foundation has contributed over $1,000,000 to hundreds of worthwhile causes.

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Kemp Klein Attorneys Volunteer for Oakland County Bar Association’s PALS Senior Law Day

Kemp Klein Attorneys Volunteer for Oakland County Bar Association's PALS Senior Law Day

Brian Jenney, Amanda Martin and Neal Nusholtz volunteered on May 7th at the 20th Annual Senior Law Day at the Costick Activities Center in Farmington Hills, MI.

Brian Jenney gave the Keynote Address on Power of Attorney Law. Amanda Martin and Neal Nusholtz participated in the Ask a Lawyer portion of the event.

Brian Jenney, Austin Probst and Amanda Martin will be volunteering at the Waterford Senior Center Senior Law Day Event in Waterford, MI. The event takes place Friday, June 7th, 2024, from 9:45am – 2:00pm at 3621 Pontiac Lake Rd, Waterford Twp, MI 48328. For event registration and more information: https://www.ocba.org/?pg=senior-law-day

Senior citizens and their family members are invited to attend this extremely popular event. Senior Law Day is an invaluable resource that helps to educate senior citizens and/or their adult children on the areas of law that impact seniors. Thanks to the generous support of the Oakland County Bar Foundation, there is no cost to attend and attendees can choose from several informational sessions presented by local attorneys.

Senior Law Day is designed to help educate senior members of the community on different areas of law and to assist attendees in finding answers to their legal questions. Speakers are experts in areas important to senior citizens. This is intended to be a helpful and informative day which includes Ask a Lawyer Sessions for individual consultations.

The event is hosted by the Oakland County Bar Association’s Providing Access to Legal Services (PALS) Committee. The Pal Committee develops and hosts programs that provide legal assistance and an understanding of the legal system within the community. The activities of this committee help emphasize the positive presence of lawyers in society.

OCBA PAL's Senior Law Day - Waterford, MI 2024

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Kemp Klein Attorney Brian Jenney to Present at Wayne County Probate Bar Association Annual Meeting

Brian Jenney will be the guest speaker at the 2024-2025 WCPBA Annual Meeting and Seminar. Mr. Jenney will be discussing Michigan’s recent Adoption of the Uniform Power of Attorney Act (UPOAA), along with threshold changes to MCL 700.5102, regarding funds delivered to a minor.

The 2024-2025 WCPBA Annual Meeting and Seminar will take place May 22, 2024, from 12pm – 2pm at the One Under Special Events Banquet Room, located at: 35780 Five Mile Road. Livonia, MI 48154.

The WCPBA annual meeting is free to members of the WCPBA whose payments are received with registration.

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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.

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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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.

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Kemp Klein Crafts No-Sew Blankets for Common Ground

For the fifth straight year, the attorneys and staff of Kemp Klein collaborated and crafted hand-tied fleece blankets for Common Ground’s clients. Common Ground distributes these blankets as comfort items for children, victims of trauma, homeless, and other families and individuals in need of assistance. We thank the Columbia Center for donating the space for our blanket making event free of charge.

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Kemp Klein Law Firm Welcomes Attorney Amanda Afton Martin

Troy, Michigan, February 1, 2024/PRNewswire-PRWeb/–

Amanda has joined Kemp Klein as a shareholder and will be actively involved in the estate planning, real estate, probate and trust administration, business planning, and tax planning practice groups.

“Amanda is joining us at an exciting time of growth for our firm. We are very pleased to welcome a new shareholder of Amanda’s caliber to our team,” said Brian Rolfe, CEO of Kemp Klein.

“I was drawn to Kemp Klein for the opportunity to collaborate with professionals focusing in the same and complementary practice areas that will allow me to further expand my knowledge.

During my first month, I met with several attorneys and other professionals eager to share ideas and analyze our respective client matters together. I am grateful to join this welcoming team, dedicated to serving our clients.”

Amanda serves families and businesses by developing wealth management strategies for clients to effectively manage and preserve their assets. This includes designing comprehensive estate plans, establishing business and charitable entities, and providing tax planning. She brings a distinctive combination of experience and education in taxation, estate planning and administration, and business law, offering valuable representation and guidance to clients at Kemp Klein.

Amanda Afton Martin is a contributor to The Institute of Continuing Legal Education. Additionally, Ms. Martin is honored to be a Fellow of the Oakland County Bar Foundation, which is committed to ensuring access to justice and promoting an understanding of the law in our community.

Amanda graduated from Michigan State University Law School and furthered her legal education at Wayne State University, where she earned a Master of Laws degree in Taxation. She also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics from Eastern Michigan University. She has practiced law for over 20 years.

Amanda’s biography can be found here.