Charles Kleinbrook, P.C.
Helping Some of Michigan’s Wealthiest Families Protect and Grow Their Estate since 1990
EDUCATION
NASD LICENSED GENERAL SECURITIES REPRESENTATIVE, [stockbroker], 1997.
LICENSED MICHIGAN LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE AGENT, 1997.
ADMITTED TO STATE BAR OF MICHIGAN, May 1988; ADMITTED TO U.S. SUPREME COURT BAR, June, 1992;
DOCTOR OF LAWS, Sept., 1987. Thomas Cooley Law School, Lansing, Mi.
INNS OF COURT TOUR, London, England, 1986. Freelance study tour of Grey’s and Lincoln’s Inns, Inner and Middle Temples, and of English criminal trials.
SOVIET STUDY TOUR, 1984. Marquette University’s winter study tour represents an intensive academic and cultural venture into Russia and Siberia
BACHELOR OF ARTS, MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY, 1983, Milwaukee, Wi. ; Political Science.
EXPERIENCE
PRESIDENT OF KLEINBROOK FINANCIAL, Highland, Mi. 1999 to Present. The Company provides financial products and services to individuals and small businesses with life insurance, annuities, investments, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, health insurance, and tax-deferred vehicles.
PRESIDENT OF CHARLES KLEINBROOK, P.C., Highland, Mi. 1989 to present. Small business, general practice law firm.
GENERAL SECURITIES REPRESENTATIVE, LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE AGENT FOR THE EQUITABLE, Troy, Mi. 1997 to 1999. The Equitable provided financial products and services to individuals and small businesses.
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY, MICHAEL VANOVERBEKE & ASSOCIATES, P.C., Detroit, Mi. 1995 to 1999. The firm concentrates in public employee pension law and related litigation.
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY, RONALD ZAJAC, P.C. Detroit, Mi. 1992 to 1994. The firm concentrates on public employee pension law and related litigation. Assisted and implemented staff procedures, support, and coordinated with special counsel to the pension funds. Responsible for legal advice at Board meetings, establishing Board procedures, and rendering legal opinions relative to Board action.
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY, TROTT AND TROTT, P.C. Birmingham, Mi. 1989 to 92. Concentration on real property, bankruptcy, mortgage law, and related litigation. Responsible for drafting pleadings, trial strategies, and remedies.
STATE BAR OF MICHIGAN LEGAL INTERN, Lansing, Mi. 1986 & ’87. Investigated and reported on claims regarding the Client Security Fund and the Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee.
RECREATION SUPERVISOR, Milford, Mi. 1979-’84. Supervised the operation of the Dearborn Youth Camp as head Counselor. Responsible in part for managing a staff of 25, maintaining an exciting and intensive program for young adults, for the safety and enjoyment of over 1,000 campers each year.
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
Admitted: State Bar of Michigan
PAST VOLUNTEER
Numerous Metro-Detroit Crisis Centers
Volunteer Attorney at Cooley Law School Moot Court and Ave Maria Law School Moot Court, while also serving as a Judge for the University of Michigan Moot Court, assessing legal arguments and nurturing advocacy skills."
MEMBERSHIP
National Lawyers Association - Former Member
Southfield Board of Canvassers 2000-2008