What Kemp Klein does

Kemp Klein is a Michigan-based, privately held full-service law firm headquartered at 201 W. Big Beaver in Troy, Michigan, founded in 1969 and operating with 101–250 staff. The firm serves two primary client segments: business clients (corporate structuring, M&A, exit planning, family business planning, venture capital and startups, securities law, labor and employment, commercial real estate, bankruptcy, construction litigation, ADR, commercial litigation, and non-profit organizations) and individuals and families (estate planning, estate and trust litigation, probate and trust administration, elder law, family law, tax planning, and tax litigation). The firm lists 20+ practice areas on its website and is the Michigan member of Legus International, providing access to a network of over 2,500 lawyers worldwide for cross-jurisdictional matters.

Revenue is generated through traditional professional-services billing — hourly fees for most matters, with fixed fees likely available for engagements such as estate planning and business formation, and contingency arrangements evident in the $4.2 million will dispute settlement secured by attorneys Joseph P. Buttiglieri and Robert S. Zawideh. Distribution is exclusively through direct attorney-client engagement at the Troy headquarters and via phone (248-528-1111), with no self-serve digital product or reseller channel. Marketing is a diversified mix: a podcast ("Pro Bono With Edward Nahhat"), attorney-authored thought leadership content (Neal Nusholtz's tax articles, Alan A. May's probate case summaries, a CEO Perspectives series), social media presence across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, and annual community events including the 2026 Charity Golf Classic benefiting the Capuchin Soup Kitchen.

The firm's underlying technology stack is described as standard legal practice management and document management tooling typical of mid-size law firms, with no proprietary technology platform disclosed, no API, no SDK, and no AI/ML capabilities or integrations on record. The firm has been recognized as a 2024 Best Places to Work law firm by Bridgetower Media and Best Companies Group, and 24 of its attorneys were recognized on the DBusiness Magazine 2026 Top Lawyers list. Most recently, in April 2026, the firm promoted three attorneys to shareholder positions (Austin W. Probst to Class A Shareholder; Matthew W. Frank and William E. Haines II to Class B Shareholders), reflecting internal succession development.

Name

Kemp Klein

Legal name

Kemp Klein Law Firm

Website

https://kkue.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Kemp Klein is a privately held, Michigan-based full-service law firm founded in 1969 and headquartered in Troy, serving business clients and individuals/families across 20+ practice areas including corporate, M&A, estate planning, litigation, and tax, with Legus International membership providing global legal network access.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (54111), Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law (BPAHAAAK)

Keywords

• Business law services
• Estate planning law
• Commercial litigation
• Tax planning legal
• Probate trust administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Troy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services Billing: Traditional legal fee arrangements including hourly billing for business, estate planning, tax, litigation, and other practice area services. Fixed-fee arrangements may be available for specific matters such as estate planning and business formation. Contingency fee arrangements are likely available for litigation matters, as evidenced by the $4.2 million will dispute settlement case.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Kemp Klein is a Michigan-based law firm providing comprehensive legal services across more than 20 practice areas, including business and corporate planning, mergers and acquisitions, securities law, commercial litigation, estate planning, probate and trust administration, elder law, family law, tax planning, and bankruptcy. The firm delivers legal counsel to both business clients (corporations, startups, family businesses) and individuals/families in Michigan, and as the Michigan member of Legus International, can leverage access to a global network of over 2,500 lawyers.

Product overview

Kemp Klein Law Firm is a Michigan-based legal services provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of practice areas organized across three primary service categories: Business services (including Business and Corporate Planning, Mergers and Acquisitions, Venture Capital and Startups, Exit Planning, Commercial Real Estate, Securities Law, and Non-Profits), Litigation services (covering Commercial Litigation, Construction Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Family Law), and Personal/Estate services (including Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration, Estate and Trust Litigation, Elder Law, Tax Planning, Tax Litigation, Bankruptcy, and Labor and Employment Relations). The firm also provides educational content through The Kemp Klein Podcast, Neal Nusholtz Tax Guidance articles, and Alan A. May's Probate Law Case Summaries. As the Michigan member of Legus International, the firm provides access to a global network of over 2,500 lawyers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kemp Klein Podcast: The firm's podcast featuring discussions on legal topics including estate planning, probate, and tax matters.
• Kemp Klein Foundation

Products and services

• Business and Corporate Planning Legal counsel for business formation, governance, structuring, and ongoing corporate operations for companies, corporations, and family businesses.
• Mergers and Acquisitions Legal representation for business transactions including due diligence, negotiation, and deal closing.
• Venture Capital and Startups Legal services for startup companies and investors including funding rounds and corporate structuring.
• Exit Planning Strategic legal planning for business owners transitioning out of their companies through sales, succession, or other exit strategies.
• Family Business Planning Legal services addressing the unique challenges of family-owned businesses including succession and governance.
• Commercial Real Estate and Mortgage Financing Legal services for commercial property transactions, development, and financing arrangements.
• Securities Law Legal counsel for securities offerings, compliance, and regulatory matters.
• Non-Profits and Tax Exempt Organizations Legal services for nonprofit formation, compliance, and tax-exempt status maintenance.
• Labor and Employment Relations Legal counsel for workplace matters including employment contracts, disputes, and regulatory compliance.
• Commercial Litigation and Appellate Practice Representation in complex business disputes at trial and appellate court levels.
• Construction Litigation Legal representation for disputes related to construction projects, contracts, and defects.
• Alternative Dispute Resolution Legal services for resolving disputes outside of traditional court litigation through methods such as mediation and arbitration.
• Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Creditor's Rights Legal representation for businesses and individuals navigating bankruptcy proceedings and creditor recovery matters.
• Estate Planning Legal services for creating wills, trusts, and comprehensive estate plans to protect assets and beneficiaries, for individuals and families.
• Estate and Trust Litigation Legal representation in disputes involving estates, trusts, and fiduciary matters.
• Probate and Trust Administration Legal guidance for administering estates and managing trust assets through probate proceedings.
• Elder Law Legal services addressing issues affecting older adults including care, estate planning, and guardianship.
• Family Law Legal representation in domestic relations matters including divorce, custody, and support issues.
• Tax Planning Strategic legal planning to minimize tax liability for individuals and businesses.
• Tax Litigation and Dispute Resolution Legal representation in disputes with tax authorities and tax court proceedings.

Quantifiable outcome

• $4.2 million settlement in will dispute litigation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Legus InternationalflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerKemp Klein Law Firm is the Michigan member of Legus International, a global network of law firms that provides access to over 2,500 lawyers worldwide. This membership enables the firm to serve clients with multi-jurisdictional and international legal needs by coordinating with member firms in other countries.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Honigman LLP: Detroit-headquartered full-service business law firm serving Michigan-based corporate, M&A, litigation, and real estate clients with comparable breadth and regional prominence. Directly competes for the same mid-market and upper-mid-market business clientele.
• Butzel Long: Detroit-based multi-practice law firm offering business, litigation, IP, labor, and estate planning services to Michigan and national clients. Overlaps directly with Kemp Klein's practice mix and Michigan-focused business clientele.
• Dickinson Wright PLLC: Detroit-headquartered full-service law firm with strong business, litigation, securities, real estate, and estate planning practices across Michigan and beyond. A direct competitor for the same corporate and individual client base.
• Dykema Gossett PLLC: Michigan-based national law firm with comparable full-service business, litigation, real estate, and estate practices serving a similar mix of Michigan-based corporate and individual clients.
• Plunkett Cooney: Detroit-area multi-practice law firm offering litigation, business, real estate, and estate planning services. Comparable in size, geographic focus, and practice breadth to Kemp Klein.
• Bodman PLC: Detroit-based full-service business law firm with strong corporate, M&A, real estate, and litigation practices serving Michigan-based businesses and high-net-worth individuals. Directly comparable in market and practice scope.
• Miller Johnson: Grand Rapids-based full-service Michigan law firm offering business, employment, estate planning, and litigation services. Comparable in size and multi-practice model, serving a similar Michigan-based client base.
• Warner Norcross + Judd LLP: Michigan-based full-service law firm with comparable corporate, litigation, real estate, and estate planning practices serving similar regional business and individual clients.
• Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC: Michigan-based multi-practice law firm offering business, litigation, estate planning, and family law services across Lansing and Grand Rapids. Comparable size, practice breadth, and regional client focus.
• Varnum LLP: Grand Rapids-headquartered full-service Michigan law firm with business, litigation, real estate, and estate practices. Comparable in size, multi-disciplinary model, and Michigan regional focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@KempKlein
• Facebookfacebook.com/KempKlein
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kemp-klein-law-firm
• Instagraminstagram.com/kempkleinlawfirm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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