Thomas C. Richardson - a Kalamazoo, MI Estate Planning Lawyer

Kalamazoo Estate Planning Lawyer

Updated: 04/09/2026

Areas of Practice

Estate Planning
Probate and Trust Administration
Bankruptcy
Alternate Dispute Resolution

Litigation: 5%

Attorney Information

Overview

Thomas C. Richardson was born in 1955 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Tom graduated with honors from Kalamazoo College in 1977, and received his law degree from the University of Michigan in 1980.

Tom does estate planning and probate and trust administration. He also handles bankruptcy matters, including cases in which he is appointed to serve as trustee, and State court actions in which he is appointed receiver. He has been trained as a mediator and greatly enjoys helping people resolve their disputes in that role.

Tom is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and the Federal Bar Association of West Michigan, recently receiving its Nims-Howard Civility Award. He is a member of the Kalamazoo County Bar Association and co-chair of its Memorial Section. He has taught Probate & Trust Administration and Elder Law at local colleges.

Tom is actively involved in community activities. He has been on the Salvation Army Board for over 40 years. He is a member and Past President of the Kiwanis Club of Kalamazoo. He is a graduate of Leadership Kalamazoo, a mentor at Woods Lake Elementary and an active volunteer with Citizens Mediation Service, Ministry with Community and United Christian Services.

Awards and Honors

Honors

Nims‑Howard Civility Award, Recipient

Education

Legal Education
- The University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1980
  J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
Non Legal Education
- Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1977
  B.A., Bachelor of Arts
  Honors: cum laude

Current Employment Position(s)

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Attorney and Shareholder
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Classes and Seminars

Moderator, Institute of Continuing Legal Education
Woods Lake Elementary, Mentor

Pro Bono Activities

Kiwanis Club of Kalamazoo, Member and President, 1987 - 1988
Kalamazoo College Alumni Association, Secretary
Westwood United Methodist Church Foundation Committee
Appalachia Service Project
Salvation Army Board, Chairman, 1989 - 1991

Bar Admissions

Michigan, 1980
U.S. Federal Courts, 1982
U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan, 1982

Other Affiliations

State Bar of Michigan (Member)
Federal Bar Association of West Michigan (Member)
Kalamazoo County Bar Association (Member)
Kalamazoo County Bar Association, Probate Section, 1993 - 1995 (Chair)
Kalamazoo County Bar Association, Memorial Section (Co-chair)

Fraternities and Sororities

Phi Delta Phi

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Contact

Kalamazoo, MI

136 East Michigan Ave.
Ste. 800
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Directions

Phone: 269-388-7600

Fax: 269-349-3831

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Website: https://www.lewisreedallen.com/

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