About Thomas A. Birkhold
Education
- Boston University School of Law, received J.D. degree in 1973
- Michigan State University, received B.A. in 1970, graduating with high honors, member of Beta Gamma Sigma and Phi Eta Sigma
Legal Experience
- Engaged in the private practice of law since 1974
- Broad experience in criminal law, and virtually all facets of civil practice and litigation, including a million dollar personal injury settlement, workman’s compensations, probate practice in all of Southwestern Michigan
- A primary emphasis in family law since 1974
Professional Organizations
- Member of the State Bar of Michigan,
- Member of the Kalamazoo County Trial Lawyer’s Association
- Member of the Kalamazoo County Family Law Bar Association
- Member of the Kalamazoo County Bar Association
- Member of the Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan
- International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
- Collaborative Professionals of Greater Kalamazoo
Community Involvement
- First Congregational Church, Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Member of many committees and boards, and chairman of a pastoral search committee
- Kiwanis
- Speaker on collaborative law
- Participant in the Kalamazoo County Bar Association pro bono program
- Mentor
Personal
- Native of Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Married to Cynthia Birkhold, father of three adult children
Law firms associated with
- Birkhold, Newland & Hills
- Birkhold, Charter & Montei
- Birkhold & Charter PC
- Early, Lennon, Crocker & Bartosiewicz
- Currently with the firm of Cornell, Dalzell, Fette. Ramey, Shek & Birkhold