Atty. Edward M. Nahhat
Edward Nahhat has over 30 years of experience as an effective adviser and successful trial and appellate lawyer in probate, criminal law, personal injury, real estate, entertainment law, and other general practice areas. He joined Kemp Klein in 2013 as a member of our award-winning Trusts and Estates litigation practice group.
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Edward M. Nahhat is a trusts, appellate, and entertainment attorney based in Troy, Michigan, practicing at Kemp Klein. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Michigan, State Bar of Michigan (1991). Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 1990) and Wayne State University (—, 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026). Serands clients in Troy, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Edward Nahhat has over 30 years of experience as an effective adviser and successful trial and appellate lawyer in probate, criminal law, personal injury, real estate, entertainment law, and other general practice areas
- He joined Kemp Klein in 2013 as a member of our award-winning Trusts and Estates litigation practice group
- Mr. Nahhat delivers effective service to individuals, their families and to businesses of all sizes from a client-centered philosophy of practice
- Mr. Nahhat’s clients rely on him to help them create solutions to their important issues, and have confidence in his commitment to mutual trust in the attorney-client relationship
- Mr. Nahhat is highly regarded in his community for his advocacy for local performing artists, through the Shakespeare Royal Oak outdoor summer festival, and coaching for Royal Oak High School
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Edward M. Nahhat is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Michigan →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Why local counsel matters in Michigan
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 andnue, 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.
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