Ben Hall has dedicated his life to service—first to his country, then to his community, and now to his clients. He served five years in the United States Marine Corps, including a combat tour in Iraq. Remarkably, while working full-time as a police officer, Ben pursued his law degree, distinguishing himself through internships with the Michigan House of Representatives, the Governor’s Office, a state circuit court judge, and two federal judges on the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. After graduating cum laude from Michigan State University College of Law in 2019, Ben joined the Ingham County Prosecutor’s Office. There, he prosecuted cases ranging from misdemeanors to multimillion-dollar fraud and complex criminal sexual conduct matters. This experience sharpened his ability to analyze cases from the inside and identify weaknesses in the state’s arguments. When Ben entered private practice, he immediately put this background to work for his clients. By leveraging his unique perspective as both a former prosecutor and nearly a decade as a police officer, he has secured favorable results—including multiple dismissals—for clients who once faced years of incarceration or lifelong criminal records. His reputation for exposing flaws in the prosecution’s case has allowed many clients to leave court with their freedom intact. Ben’s story has reached beyond the courtroom. He has been featured in both local and national media for his insight into Michigan’s child protective services policies and for his reflections as a veteran on 9/11. His extraordinary act of compassion as a police officer toward a struggling young mother brought him national attention, with appearances on The Real, Fox and Friends, CNN, NBC Nightly News, HLN, and more. In recognition of his impact, he was named one of CNN’s Extraordinary People of 2014. Outside the courtroom, Ben is deeply committed to his family and community. He volunteers as a coach for his son’s football team and actively supports programs such as 4H, youth sports, and Odyssey of the Mind. He also officiates high school and college football and basketball, and in his “spare time” is training toward his private pilot’s license. Ben holds a bachelor’s degree from Park University (2007), a master’s degree from Central Michigan University (2015), and a Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Michigan State University College of Law (2019). He is admitted to practice law in all courts in the State of Michigan and the eastern and western federal district courts.

Jack Alpin is a Michigan attorney who approaches the law as an architect of strategy and control. He began his academic career at U.C. Berkeley, studying philosophy, before living and studying abroad to immerse himself in diverse cultures, ethical systems, and the mechanics of conflict resolution. This relentless pursuit of global perspectives forged a highly analytical, adaptive legal mind before he brought his talents to the Midwest to study law in Michigan. In estate planning and contract drafting, Jack goes beyond standardized templates. He develops multigenerational trusts, operating agreements, and tailored wealth-preservation structures designed to improve control, reduce ambiguity, and address foreseeable risks involving creditors, former spouses, and internal family disputes. The appropriate structure depends on the client's assets, objectives, governing law, and individual circumstances. When disputes cannot be preempted, Jack transitions into a formidable litigator, having drafted highly complex pleadings for state and federal courts. Beyond traditional jurisprudence, Jack's expertise in software architecture allows Alpin Law to weaponize digital discovery and metadata analysis in your favor. This technical fluency ensures opposing counsel cannot obscure evidence behind technological smoke screens, granting you a distinct and undeniable strategic advantage.

Bobby Ficklin is a practicing lawyer in the state of Michigan.

A Michigan native, Mr. Doud grew up in Saginaw, graduated from Douglas MacArthur High School, Northern Michigan University, and Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. He started practicing law in 1996 and became a partner in 2003. Mike lives on Saginaw Bay with his wife, two children, and two dogs.

The Law Offices of Alphonso Nickson is a dynamic and accessible legal practice located in the heart of Downtown Lansing, Michigan. catalog.lawyer Led by the experienced and dedicated attorney Alphonso Nickson, the firm distinguishes itself through a commitment to justice, accessibility, and personalized client service. In a legal landscape where many firms operate only during standard business hours, The Law Offices of Alphonso Nickson understands that legal emergencies-whether they involve a sudden arrest, a family crisis, or urgent financial distress-do not adhere to a 9-to-5 schedule. With a client-first philosophy, this firm stands ready to provide the aggressive representation and strategic counsel needed to navigate Michigan’s complex legal system, ensuring that your rights are protected at every turn.