Atty. Alan A. May
Alan May is a shareholder who is sought after for his experience in guardianships and conservatorships. He has written and lectured extensively and has taught classes at Wayne State University and Oakland University on these topics.
Litigation - Trusts and Estates & More Attorney · Serving Troy, MI · 59+ Years Experience
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About Alan A. May at a Glance
Alan A. May is a trusts and tax attorney based in Troy, Michigan, practicing at Kemp Klein. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Admitted to practice in Michigan, State Bar of Michigan (1967) and United States, District of Columbia Bar (1976). Educated at University of Michigan (B.A., 1976) and The University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1966). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serves clients in Troy, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Alan A. May
- Alan May is a shareholder who is sought after for his experience in guardianships and conservatorships
- He has written and lectured extensively and has taught classes at Wayne State University and Oakland University on these topics
- He was selected for inclusion in the 2007-2019 issues of Michigan Super Lawyers magazine featuring the top 5% of attorneys in Michigan and has been called by courts as an expert witness on issues of fees and by both plaintiffs and defendants as an expert witness in the area of probate and trust law
- Mr. May maintains an “AV” peer review rating with Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, the highest peer review rating for attorneys and he is listed in the area of Probate Law among Martindale-Hubbell’s Preeminent Lawyers
- He has also been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020 in the fields of Trusts and Estates as well as Litigation – Trusts & Estates (Copyright 2019 by Woodward/White, Inc., of SC) and was named the Best Lawyers® 2019 Litigation – Trusts and Estates “Lawyer of the Year” in Troy
- He has been included in the Best Lawyers listing since 2011
- Additionally, Mr. May was selected by a vote of his peers to be included in DBusiness magazine’s list of 2017 Top Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates
- Mr. May was acting public administrator in Wayne County from 1979 to 1980 and has been a Wayne County public administrator since 1980
- He has been a mediator in Oakland County Circuit Court since 1981, a court appointed referee in Wayne and Oakland County Probate Courts since 1969, and Special Assistant Attorney General in Michigan since 1971
- In addition, Mr. May was a commissioner of the Michigan Civil Services Commission from 1985 to 1990 and chairperson of the Michigan Civil Rights Commission in 1984
- He has been a member and president of the board of directors and executive board of the Detroit Regional National Conference for Community and Justice since 1979 and is a life member of the N.A.A.C.P
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Alan A. May's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan A. May handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Troy.
Trusts in Troy
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Tax Law in Troy
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Troy
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Troy are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Troy Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Troy-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Troy Choose Alan A. May
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Alan A. May's practice in the field of trusts and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Alan A. May brings 59+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Michigan, State Bar of Michigan and United States, District of Columbia Bar, Alan A. May can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts and tax, Alan A. May can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Troy
A Troy-based practice means Alan A. May attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Alan A. May Handles in Troy
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