Kelly J. McNerney Quardokus - Portage, MI
Attorney at Q Elderlaw, PLC
Elder Law Lawyers in Portage, MI
1125 E. Milham Avenue Suite A Portage, MI 49002
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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33
Years
Experience
Portage Elder Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Elder Law
- Estate Planning
- Estate and Trust Administration
- Disability Rights
Attorney Information
Overview
Kelly J. McNerney Quardokus is the principal attorney and owner of the firm and has been practicing in the area of elder law for nearly two decades in both a large and small firm environment. Before entering private practice, Ms. Quardokus spent more than 14 years working for several statewide nonprofit organizations such as the Michigan State Bar Foundation, Michigan Office of the State Long Term Care Ombudsman, State Bar of Michigan, and Western Michigan Legal Services. She continues to remain active statewide and locally to advocate for vulnerable populations, especially seniors and people with disabilities. Ms. Quardokus is active in the State Bar’s Elder Law and Disability Rights Section, serving as previous chair of the Section and past chair of the Legislative Committee for several years. She is also a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and a Supporting Fellow of the Michigan State Bar Foundation. Ms. Quardokus serves as chair of the Older Adult Services Advisory Council for Kalamazoo County and is on the governing board for Lending Hands of Michigan Inc.
Although born and raised in Southwest Michigan, Kelly (Niles) and husband, John (Bridgman), loved Kalamazoo and made it home after Bronco Days at Western Michigan University. Kelly and John have two “above average” children, Amelia and Alex Quardokus, with whom they enjoy spending time, even though the kids are adults and no longer “have to.” Kelly enjoys co-ed softball (although she is now retired), family volleyball, reading, thrifting and vintage shopping, nature trail walks with the family dog, and teaching Sunday School at Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About Kelly J. McNerney Quardokus
Included on the 2026 Michigan Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Michigan Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Michigan Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Thomas M. Cooley Law School,
Lansing,
Michigan
Juris Doctor
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Sixty Plus Elder Law Clinic through Thomas M. Cooley Law School
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Thomas M. Cooley Law School,
Lansing,
Michigan
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Non Legal Education
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Western Michigan University
B.A.
Honors: cum laude
Major: Psychology and Sociology
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Western Michigan University
Current Employment Position(s)
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Founder
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Principal Attorney
Past Positions
- Michigan Office of the State Long Term Care Ombudsman, Director of Training and Support
- State Bar of Michigan's Access to Justice Program, Senior Director of Special Projects
Classes and Seminars
- Accreditation for assistance with Veterans Benefit's
Pro Bono Activities
- Michigan State Bar Foundation, Supporting Fellow
- Pro-Bono Coordinator with Legal Aid of Western Michigan
- Michigan State Bar Foundation, Communications Director and Grants Manager
Bar Admissions
- Michigan
Other Affiliations
- State Bar of Michigan (Member)
- State Bar of Michigan, Probate and Estate Planning Section (Member)
- State Bar of Michigan, Elder Law and Disability Rights Section, 2019 - 2020 (Chair)
- Older Adult Services Advisory Council for Kalamazoo County (Council Member)
- Lending Hands Inc. (Board member)
- Kalamazoo County Bar Association Probate Clinic (Member of the Pro-Bono Committee and Volunteer Clinic Attorney)
Contact
1125 E. Milham Avenue
Suite A
Portage, MI 49002
Phone: 269-343-2272
Fax: 269-488-2370
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.qelderlaw.com
Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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