By Sheila Pursglove
Legal News
Logan Byrne graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor of science degree in criminology and from Michigan State University College of Law with his juris doctor. After law school, he passed the Michigan Bar Exam and California Bar Exam in 2020. Currently practicing law in Michigan, Byrne recently opened his own law firm in downtown Lansing.
After graduating from law school, Byrne began working as an associate attorney at a employment, construction, and immigration law firm in Saginaw. Subsequently, he worked as Judge Elizabeth Kelly’s law clerk in Flint and Judge Rosemarie Aquilina’s law clerk in Lansing. Additionally, he ran for state representative in downtown Lansing. In March 2023, he opened Byrne Law, PLLC; and in September, left his job at the county and began working full time at his firm where he provides legal services in criminal law, immigration law, abuse and neglect law, and election law.
Additionally, Byrne provides non-legal political consulting and political campaign management services.
What would surprise people about your job?
That strong interpersonal communication skills are a necessary component of being an advocate for clients. Sometimes the ability to communicate effectively, is more important than the attorney’s ability to write or speak persuasively. Often, many conflicts in cases can be resolved with direct and productive communication between the attorneys, the client, and other interested parties.
Why did you become a lawyer?
I did not know I wanted to be a lawyer until late in my undergraduate education. Originally, I planned on going into state or federal law enforcement, which is why I studied criminology in undergrad. However, I decided I wanted to attend graduate school and that becoming a lawyer would be a fulfilling career that would allow me to help underrepresented people. Once in law school, I learned I was very passionate about immigration law.
What’s your favorite law-related TV show, movie, and/or book?
I avoid law-related TV shows, movies, and books because I spend so much time dealing with the law in my professional life. However, I have always been very interested in the sciences and read a lot about theoretical physics and other nonfiction science books.
Who are your law role models?
I can’t help to think about some of the wonderful professors that helped me become the attorney that I am today. Veronica and David Thronson at MSU Law have been two of the most influential professionals in my legal education. Both were very supportive of my interest in immigration law and helped develop my knowledge and appreciation for the practice area.
If you could trade places with someone for a day, who would that be?
With anyone, as long as they are on a beach and it is warm.
What advice do you have for someone considering law school?
To intern or work for a lawyer prior to attending law school. If possible, intern for a law firm, judge, or prosecutor’s office while in undergrad to decide if you truly want to practice law. Law school and being a lawyer is not for everyone and requires a lot of personal sacrifices. Ultimately, before going to law school, make sure you are educated on the positives and negatives to being an attorney before taking the plunge and taking on the student loans associated with the degree.
What’s your proudest moment as a lawyer?
Trusting myself and finally making the decision to open my own law firm.
What do you do to relax?
I like to cook and bake to relax. Recently, I have been baking a lot of bread, but I like to try new recipes all the time.
What other career path might you have chosen?
Originally, I had planned on going into law enforcement. However, looking back, I would have also really enjoyed being an engineer or getting a degree in physics and working as a professor or researcher.
What would you say to your 16-year-old self?
To challenge yourself, be patient, and to enjoy the journey.
Favorite local hangouts?
The Avenue and Tin Can.
Favorite websites?
CLIO, Quickbooks, and ICLE.
Favorite app?
Spotify.
Favorite music?
While driving, rap and country music; while working, classical and soundtrack music.
What is your happiest childhood memory?
4-H: I grew up on a farm and raised ducks, chickens, turkeys, geese, and sheep for 4-H.
What is your most treasured material possession?
My espresso machine.
What do you wish someone would invent?
A comfortable airline seat.
What has been your favorite year so far and why?
2023 because there were a lot of big changes in my professional and personal life.
What’s the most awe-inspiring place you’ve ever been?
Puerto Rico.
If you could have one super power, what would it be?
Teleportation.
What’s one thing you would like to learn to do?
I played piano when I was young, but haven’t played in a long time. I would like to relearn how to play the piano.
What is something most people don't know about you?
That I grew up on a farm and would love to retire on a private ranch.
If you could have dinner with three people, past or present, who would they be?
Barack Obama, Stephen Hawking, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Favorite place to spend money?
Traveling/vacation.
What is your motto?
At the beginning of the year, schedule 3-4 weeks off for vacations and to do things you want to do. This is essential to develop a healthy work/life balance.
Which living person do you most admire?
The many seasoned attorneys that have graciously acted as mentors to me.
What do you consider to be your greatest achievement?
Working multiple jobs to support myself through undergrad and law school.
What is the most unusual thing you have done?
Ran for State Representative in the 2022 Democratic Primary for the 77th House District (i.e. North Lansing, Grand Ledge, and the bottom half of Clinton County).
Legal News
Logan Byrne graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor of science degree in criminology and from Michigan State University College of Law with his juris doctor. After law school, he passed the Michigan Bar Exam and California Bar Exam in 2020. Currently practicing law in Michigan, Byrne recently opened his own law firm in downtown Lansing.
After graduating from law school, Byrne began working as an associate attorney at a employment, construction, and immigration law firm in Saginaw. Subsequently, he worked as Judge Elizabeth Kelly’s law clerk in Flint and Judge Rosemarie Aquilina’s law clerk in Lansing. Additionally, he ran for state representative in downtown Lansing. In March 2023, he opened Byrne Law, PLLC; and in September, left his job at the county and began working full time at his firm where he provides legal services in criminal law, immigration law, abuse and neglect law, and election law.
Additionally, Byrne provides non-legal political consulting and political campaign management services.
What would surprise people about your job?
That strong interpersonal communication skills are a necessary component of being an advocate for clients. Sometimes the ability to communicate effectively, is more important than the attorney’s ability to write or speak persuasively. Often, many conflicts in cases can be resolved with direct and productive communication between the attorneys, the client, and other interested parties.
Why did you become a lawyer?
I did not know I wanted to be a lawyer until late in my undergraduate education. Originally, I planned on going into state or federal law enforcement, which is why I studied criminology in undergrad. However, I decided I wanted to attend graduate school and that becoming a lawyer would be a fulfilling career that would allow me to help underrepresented people. Once in law school, I learned I was very passionate about immigration law.
What’s your favorite law-related TV show, movie, and/or book?
I avoid law-related TV shows, movies, and books because I spend so much time dealing with the law in my professional life. However, I have always been very interested in the sciences and read a lot about theoretical physics and other nonfiction science books.
Who are your law role models?
I can’t help to think about some of the wonderful professors that helped me become the attorney that I am today. Veronica and David Thronson at MSU Law have been two of the most influential professionals in my legal education. Both were very supportive of my interest in immigration law and helped develop my knowledge and appreciation for the practice area.
If you could trade places with someone for a day, who would that be?
With anyone, as long as they are on a beach and it is warm.
What advice do you have for someone considering law school?
To intern or work for a lawyer prior to attending law school. If possible, intern for a law firm, judge, or prosecutor’s office while in undergrad to decide if you truly want to practice law. Law school and being a lawyer is not for everyone and requires a lot of personal sacrifices. Ultimately, before going to law school, make sure you are educated on the positives and negatives to being an attorney before taking the plunge and taking on the student loans associated with the degree.
What’s your proudest moment as a lawyer?
Trusting myself and finally making the decision to open my own law firm.
What do you do to relax?
I like to cook and bake to relax. Recently, I have been baking a lot of bread, but I like to try new recipes all the time.
What other career path might you have chosen?
Originally, I had planned on going into law enforcement. However, looking back, I would have also really enjoyed being an engineer or getting a degree in physics and working as a professor or researcher.
What would you say to your 16-year-old self?
To challenge yourself, be patient, and to enjoy the journey.
Favorite local hangouts?
The Avenue and Tin Can.
Favorite websites?
CLIO, Quickbooks, and ICLE.
Favorite app?
Spotify.
Favorite music?
While driving, rap and country music; while working, classical and soundtrack music.
What is your happiest childhood memory?
4-H: I grew up on a farm and raised ducks, chickens, turkeys, geese, and sheep for 4-H.
What is your most treasured material possession?
My espresso machine.
What do you wish someone would invent?
A comfortable airline seat.
What has been your favorite year so far and why?
2023 because there were a lot of big changes in my professional and personal life.
What’s the most awe-inspiring place you’ve ever been?
Puerto Rico.
If you could have one super power, what would it be?
Teleportation.
What’s one thing you would like to learn to do?
I played piano when I was young, but haven’t played in a long time. I would like to relearn how to play the piano.
What is something most people don't know about you?
That I grew up on a farm and would love to retire on a private ranch.
If you could have dinner with three people, past or present, who would they be?
Barack Obama, Stephen Hawking, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Favorite place to spend money?
Traveling/vacation.
What is your motto?
At the beginning of the year, schedule 3-4 weeks off for vacations and to do things you want to do. This is essential to develop a healthy work/life balance.
Which living person do you most admire?
The many seasoned attorneys that have graciously acted as mentors to me.
What do you consider to be your greatest achievement?
Working multiple jobs to support myself through undergrad and law school.
What is the most unusual thing you have done?
Ran for State Representative in the 2022 Democratic Primary for the 77th House District (i.e. North Lansing, Grand Ledge, and the bottom half of Clinton County).
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