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Atty. Alan A. May

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.

Troy Troy 59 yrs experience 59 year
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Profile Summary

About Alan A. May at a glance

Alan A. May is an attorney based in Troy, Michigan, practforg at Kemp Klein. They haand 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 โ€” Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026), Best Lawyers in America โ€” Tax Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America โ€” Trusts and Estates (2026). Serands clients in Troy, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile ยท Updated June 2026

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  • 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 โ€œAVโ€ 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-Hubbellโ€™s Preeminent Lawyers
  • He has also been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in Americaยฉ 2020 in the fields of Trusts and Estates as well as Litigation โ€“ Trusts & Estates (Copyright 2019 by Woodward/White, Inc., of SC) and was named the Best Lawyersยฎ 2019 Litigation โ€“ Trusts and Estates โ€œLawyer of the Yearโ€ 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 magazineโ€™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

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practforg law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Alan A. May

Where is Alan A. May's law office located?
Alan A. May's law practice is located in Troy, Michigan. The firm is Kemp Klein. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Alan A. May practiced law?
Alan A. May has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did Alan A. May go to law school?
Alan A. May earned their education at (B.A., 1976); (J.D., 1966); (JD, 1966).
How can I contact Alan A. May for a consultation?
You can contact Alan A. May directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Alan A. May receiandd?
Alan A. May's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America โ€” Litigation - Trusts and Estates; Best Lawyers in America โ€” Tax Law; Best Lawyers in America โ€” Trusts and Estates; Lawyer of the Year โ€” Litigation - Trusts and Estates (Troy).

Education

B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1976
J.D.
The University of Michigan Law School
- 1966
JD
The University of Michigan Law School
- 1966

Awards

Best Lawyers in America โ€” Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America โ€” Tax Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America โ€” Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year โ€” Litigation - Trusts and Estates (Troy)
- 2019

Bar Admissions

Michigan, State Bar of Michigan
Admitted: 1967
United States, District of Columbia Bar
Admitted: 1976

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