Thursday Profile: Hillary M. Harrington

 Hillary M. Harrington was born and raised in Napoleon and graduated from Napoleon High School.  She obtained her bachelor's degree from Siena Heights University, graduating summa cum laude in English Communications.  She was also honored as Siena's "Outstanding Student of the Year" and was named an "Academic All-American" as a student-athlete.  

Harrington then graduated magna cum laude from Thomas M. Cooley Law School where she was ranked fifth in her class.  While at Cooley, Harrington participated as an associate editor for the Thomas M. Cooley Journal of Practical and Clinical Law and the Thomas M. Cooley Law Review and received honors for her research and writing.
Harrington is an associate attorney at Anderson & Makulski, PC in Jackson where she practices real estate law, business law, estate planning, and estate administration.  She and her husband, Jim, are also active members of Grace Church.
By Jo Mathis
Legal News
 
Residence:  Napoleon.
 
What is your idea of perfect happiness? ?Relaxing and playing games with family or friends on a summer Sunday afternoon.
 
What is your greatest fear? ?Spiders.
 
Currently reading …  “The Case for Christ” by Lee Strobel.
 
My  favorite item of clothing …oversized sweatpants!
 
If you could do one thing professionally … I would take on any client that truly needs help.
 
Why did you go into law?  For an opportunity to help those in my community.
 
If you weren’t a lawyer, what would you be?  A nurse.
 
Your proudest moment(s) as a lawyer?  Getting sincere hugs from grateful clients.
 
What would you say to your 16-year-old self? Enjoy your summer vacations while they last!
 
Do you have spiritual beliefs? Yes, I am a Christian.
 
What is something most people don't know about you? I come from three generations of dairy farmers.
 
Who is your favorite character of fiction??Classic character: Atticus Finch.  Modern character:  Katniss Everdeen.
 
Where would you like to be when you're 90?  Sitting on a porch swing with my husband watching our great-grandchildren play—preferably in a slightly warmer climate!

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