Brett A. Cummings J.D. - Kalamazoo, MI
Attorney at Herbert Machnik Law Firm
Estate Planning Lawyers in Kalamazoo, MI
5830 Venture Park Drive Kalamazoo, MI 49009
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Kalamazoo Estate Planning Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Estate Planning
- Estate and Trust Administration
- Real Estate Law
- Corporate Law
- Estate and Trust Litigation
- Real Estate Litigation
- Business Litigation
- Compliance
- Risk Management
- Automotive Industry Matters
Attorney Information
Overview
Brett is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and routinely practices in both State and Federal courts. He was designated by his peers as a Rising Star by Michigan Super Lawyers in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. This award reserved for less than 2.5% of attorneys that practice in the State of Michigan. He has also received numerous client distinction awards and appeared in various business publications since 2012.
Brett received a J.D. from Thomas Cooley Law School, graduating in the top 10% of his class. He graduated with a dual B.A. in Business Management and International Comparative Politics from Western Michigan University.
Brett is an instructor at the Michigan Real Estate Academy and serves on the risk management committee for the Greater Kalamazoo Association of Realtors. He frequently gives presentations and seminars on estate planning, asset protection, and real estate matters. He also volunteers as a director on the Eagle Lake Texas Township Association and sits on the Texas Township Zoning Board of Appeals.
Brett has worked in many capacities as an attorney, including a partner at a mid-sized law firm with offices in Kalamazoo, Paw Paw, and Grand Rapids; however, his primary capacity is now serving as General Counsel for a company with annual revenues exceeding $1.5 Billion per year. He prides himself on client-centered service and remaining of counsel at a smaller boutique law firm allows him to bring big firm and extensive corporate experience to his clients with small firm accessibility and pricing.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Rising Star by Michigan Super Lawyers, 2014 - 2019
Education
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Legal Education
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Thomas M. Cooley Law School,
Grand Rapids,
Michigan
J.D.
Honors: Graduated top 10% of his class, Honors Scholarship, and Certificate of Merit
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Thomas M. Cooley Law School,
Grand Rapids,
Michigan
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Non Legal Education
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Western Michigan University,
Kalamazoo,
Michigan
B.A.
Honors: Dean's List
Honors: With High Honors
Major: Business Management
Major: International Comparative Politics
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Western Michigan University,
Kalamazoo,
Michigan
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Classes and Seminars
- Michigan Real Estate Academy, Instructor
Pro Bono Activities
- Director on the Eagle Lake Texas Township Association
- Texas Township Zoning Board of Appeals
Bar Admissions
- Michigan, 2012
- U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan
Other Affiliations
- State Bar of Michigan (Member)
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Contact
5830 Venture Park Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Phone: 269-948-7600
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
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