Hirzel admitted to College of Community Association Lawyers

Kevin Hirzel, a partner and practice group leader of the community association practice group at Cummings, McClorey, Davis & Acho, P.L.C. (CMDA), has been granted membership in the College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL)-one of fewer than 175 attorneys nationwide to be admitted to the prestigious organization. Fellows of the College are among the most respected community association attorneys in the country.

CCAL was established in 1993 by Community Associations Institute (CAI), with membership consisting of attorneys who have distinguished themselves through contributions to the evolution and practice of community association law. CCAL fellows are also recognized for committing themselves to high standards of professional and ethical conduct.

Hirzel is a member of the CAI National Government and Public Affairs Committee that sets national policy for community associations. He also serves as a chairman of the Special Committee for Condominiums, PUDs, & Cooperatives of the State Bar of Michigan's Real Property Law Section. Hirzel is a chairman of the Michigan CAI Legislative Action Committee and advocates on behalf of community associations regarding legislation that will impact Michigan community associations on a state and national level. He was named a Michigan "Rising Star" in real estate law by Super Lawyers Magazine from 2013-2017 and selected as a 2015 Up & Coming Lawyer by Michigan Lawyer's Weekly. Hirzel represents community associations all over Michigan from CMDA's offices in Clinton Township, Grand Rapids, Livonia and Traverse City.

Founded in 1965, CMDA is a premier AV rated law firm comprised of 40 attorneys and a similar number of dedicated support staff. With a variety of locations throughout Michigan and the United States, the Firm consists of experienced and knowledgeable attorneys who handle virtually every area of the law, including municipal law, labor and employment law, insurance law, corporate law, community association law, estate planning and elder law, law enforcement defense, education law, utility law, and appeals. Contact (734) 261-2400 or www.cmda- law.com for additional information.

CCAL provides a forum for the exchange of information among experienced legal professionals working for the advancement of community association governance. Its goals include promoting high standards of professional and ethical responsibility, improving and advancing community association law and practice, and facilitating the development of educational materials and programming pertaining to legal issues.

Published: Fri, Dec 01, 2017