ABOUT
The Law Offices of
Casey D. Conklin, PLC
The Law Offices of Casey D. Conklin, PLC is comprised of an exceptionally talented team that are experienced in a wide variety of areas including, but not limited to, Business Law, Estate Planning, Employment Law, Family Law, and Civil Litigation. We are an expanding firm, and all are committed to providing superior quality legal representation to our clients.
Our goal is to be your trusted advisor who can help you make the very best personal, financial, and legal decisions for your family throughout your lifetime. We want to help you not just now, but also when you can't be there so that we can help guide your loved ones through a difficult process.
Our Team
Casey’s Journey: From Mid-Michigan to Legal Expertise
Born and raised in Mid-Michigan, Casey embarked on a journey that led him to the fascinating world of law. After earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising from Michigan State University, he delved into the dynamic fields of advertising, marketing, and business consultation.
Education and Credentials
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Thomas M. Cooley Law School (now Western Michigan University Cooley Law School) welcomed him with open arms, and in 2013, he graduated Cum Laude with a concentration in Intellectual Property. During law school, he had the privilege of working on consumer protection projects alongside the Attorney General of Michigan and interning at an East Lansing-based law firm.
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In 2014, he proudly joined the State Bar of Michigan, gaining the license to practice in the state. My legal journey extended to the Michigan Federal Court of the Western District, and the United States Tax Court.
Practice Areas
As a solo practitioner in Michigan, he has navigated a diverse legal landscape, including:
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Wills and Trusts: Helping clients plan for the future and protect their legacies.
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Business Organization: Assisting entrepreneurs in forming and structuring their ventures.
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Compliance: Ensuring businesses adhere to legal requirements.
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Contracts: Crafting solid agreements that stand the test of time.
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Real Estate: Guiding clients through property transactions and ensuring their rights are protected.
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Copyright: Unraveling the complexities of intellectual property and safeguarding creative works.
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Tax Issues: Navigating the intricate world of taxation for individuals and businesses.
Certifications and Beyond
He holds a Certificate of Completion in probate and estate planning from the Institute of Continuing Legal Education and the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan. Additionally, he is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor, committed to providing holistic legal solutions. Casey is also a member of two national organizations focused on business and estate planning.
Connecting with Clients
Beyond the legal jargon, Casey passionate about connecting with clients. Whether it’s over a cup of coffee, a round of golf, or a virtual consultation, he believes in understanding their unique needs and tailoring legal strategies to fit their goals.
Casey D. Conklin
Attorney
Collin Nyeholt
Associate Attorney
Collin Nyeholt earned a Juris Doctor Cum Laude from Michigan State University College of Law in May of 2010. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Finance, and a Associate of Applied Arts in Music. Collin was admitted to the Bar on October 21, 2010.
Collin’s main concentration has been plaintiffs’ side litigation. His primary areas of practice are civil rights, employment, and consumer and commercial litigation. Collin has extensive experience litigating at the trial and appellate levels in both the state and federal courts against both private and public entities. He boasts, among other accomplishments, a $350,000 trial judgment in a Title VII Retaliation case against the State of Michigan that was upheld in a published decision by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. He has also written, appeared on, and argued numerous cases in the Sixth Circuit and the Michigan Court of Appeals. He was a substantial contributor on a published decision that established State employees’ right to seek reinstatement to their positions if they are terminated for exercising intermittent FMLA leave in the Sixth Circuit. And, he has written several articles and comments for various publications.
Collin is admitted to practice before the Michigan Bar, the United States District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.
Elizabeth Johnson is the firm’s Executive Legal Assistant / Office Manager. Mrs. Johnson’s legal experience includes over thirty (30) years in various areas of law including criminal, civil, corporate, business, employment, bankruptcy, and medical malpractice. Mrs. Johnson is currently assisting the firm in the areas of civil litigation, estate planning, corporate, business and tax law. Additionally, she supervises support staff, coordinates/monitors activities within the firm, provides backup for the receptionist position and assists other attorneys as needed.
Elizabeth Johnson
Executive Legal Assistant
Collaborations
Moore and Kerbawy
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
We are a full-service, estate planning law firm based in Grand Rapids and Lansing, Michigan.
We believe estate planning is a process designed to improve the quality of life for your loved ones. Estate planning empowers you to control how your assets are used in the event of an illness as well as how your assets are to be passed onto future generations.
Our firm emphasizes the need for expanded client counseling and education on how your estate plan works and on what actions you need to take care of during your lifetime to assure that your estate plan performs in the manner you expect. The administration of your plan is as essential as the quality of the legal documents themselves.
This commitment to full service requires a higher level of client support than provided by most legal firms. Our estate plans are designed to succeed beyond what is common in today’s marketplace.
