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Wesley Todd is an attorney of the firm Lewis Reed and Allen PC.. After earning his Juris Doctorate, he established his private solo law practice in his hometown of Kalamazoo. From 2011 to 2014, Wesley primarily specialized as a Bankruptcy and Family Law Attorney and Criminal Law. He has presented cases in all counties of West Michigan.  He has been a superlaywer for 2018,2019,2020.. He is admitted to practice in the State of Michigan and in the Federal District Court for the Western District of Michigan.

James E. Reed is an attorney and shareholder of the Firm. He was born in 1953 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He graduated from Western Michigan University in 1975 with a major in mathematics and from the University of Puget Sound School of Law, Tacoma, Washington, in 1978 where he served as Editor in Chief of the Law Review. Jim was in private corporate and general business law practice in Tacoma, Washington, from 1978 to 1982. He joined the Firm in 1982.. Jim's areas of concentration include real estate law and litigation, commercial law and litigation, environmental law, and probate and estate planning. His commercial law experience includes representing banking and other lending institutions and representing both large and small business owners in a variety of matters including formation of corporations and partnerships, public securities offerings, and general commercial litigation. He has also represented franchisees of national chains, including the food service and retail sectors.. Jim has served as the attorney for the Branch County Association of Realtors since 1996 and the Battle Creek Area Association of Realtors since 1987. Jim has also assisted in various aspects of major commercial real estate development in downtown Battle Creek. His real estate experience includes work for major commercial and retail landlords in the area and the creation of commercial and residential condominium projects.. Jim is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, State Bar of Michigan, American Bar Association, Calhoun County Bar Association (President 1989-90), Michigan Land Title Standards Committee (since 1985, Chairman 2001-04), and Michigan Real Property Law Section. Jim also serves on a number of non-profit Boards in the Battle Creek area.

I have been personally involved in the private practice of commercial civil law continuously in Battle Creek, Michigan since 1975.  Martindale Hubbell, the only known confidential attorney peer review publication, has rated me as av and preeminent continuously since 1986.. My community involvement includes serving on Boards of Director of both our Battle Creek Y Center and the Sherman Lake Camp Y-Center with service for over 30 years, having served as board chair for both organizations.. For the state bar of Michigan I have served as an attorney grievance hearing officer for many years.. Over my near 40 years of practice experience I have provided legal representation to thousands of clients involving all aspects of commercial and real estate law.  I currently represent commercial lenders, realtors, title companies, developers, insurance agences and individuals in matters involving virtually all aspects of commerical law.

For nearly three decades, I have worked to provide the best possible legal representation for clients by doing what it takes to get the job done, and charging clients only for productive time at a reasonable rate.  I truly believe in putting the client first.  During our first meeting, we will have an honest conversation about what you expect and hope to achieve.  It is important at the beginning of our relationship to have an honest discussion about your goals, whether I can actually help you achieve them, and the ways in which the journey could play out.  Keeping clients informed of what is going on is paramount - decisions about how to proceed belong to the client, not the lawyer.. I provide services in the following areas:

Ashley A. Smith is a skilled attorney licensed to practice law in Michigan. Her experience in Criminal Law and Family Law lends her the knowledge and skills required to meaningfully advocate for clients. Ms. Smith is a Valparaiso University Alumna holding both a Juris Doctorate and Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science with a minor in Peace and Social Justice.