“Brian Rolfe has proven to be a motivating leader as president of the firm, particularly through Covid,” said Castelli. “He has recruited excellent attorneys and, as CEO, we believe he will continue to position Kemp Klein as one of the best law firms in Michigan.”
Rolfe is a practicing attorney in the areas of estate planning, business law and litigation. In his 25 years of legal practice, he has won several multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts including cases involving copyright litigation, shareholder disputes, employment matters, noncompetition agreements and similar business contract matters. He has argued, and has had cases published, in the Michigan Supreme Court and 6th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals.
Rolfe has represented professional athletes in litigation matters and currently represents high net worth individuals and families with estate planning, business planning and business succession planning matters. He is a board member of the Kemp Klein Foundation which sponsors Common Ground, a non-profit helping Southeast Michigan residents who are experiencing crises, as well as many other local and national charitable causes. Rolfe has served on a variety of non-profit educational and charitable boards and committees throughout his career.
In addition, Rolfe was named Top Attorney by Crain’s Detroit Business, has been included in Super Lawyers Magazine for the past decade which features the top 5% of attorneys in Michigan and was selected by his peers as one of the Best Lawyers in America. He received his Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law and Bachelor of Science from Central Michigan University.
Rolfe’s election is part of a firm leadership transition plan developed by Ralph Castelli and the firm’s shareholders. During his tenure, Castelli led key business decisions, including a strategic merger and other recruiting efforts, and held the office of Mayor of Pleasant Ridge for 20 years. He is a sought-after attorney for business and real estate transactions as well as corporate law. Castelli will continue to practice law for Kemp Klein, as he has for 40 years.
ABOUT KEMP KLEIN LAW FIRM Kemp Klein is a full-service law firm with over thirty attorneys representing Michigan-based clients with national and international interests. The firm’s attorneys have counseled businesses, families, and individuals for over 50 years. Kemp Klein is located at 201 W. Big Beaver Road in Troy, Michigan. www.kkue.com
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