Gary Gershon | Attorney

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Mr. Gershon attended the University of Michigan while pursuing his bachelor's degree and received his bachelor of arts degree and his master of arts degree from Central Michigan University and then his juris doctorate from the University of California, Hastings College of Law in 1973.  Mr. Gershon is admitted to the bar in Michigan and California.  Before joining Michigan's  premier progressive immigration law firmthe Law Office of Richard Kessler, P.C.in 2003, Mr. Gershon had been an appellate law clerk, attorney with Legal Aid of Western Michigan from 1975-1984, executive director of the Michigan Migrant Legal Assistance Project (MMLAP) from 1984-2000, and in private practice assisting migrant workers, including pursuing fair labor claims from 2000-2003.  Mr. Gershon is the chair of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Western Michigan Lawyers Committee, a director of the Fair Housing Center of Greater Grand Rapids, and a recent democratic candidate for Kent County Commissioner and is on Western Detroit Federal Bar Association Executive Comittee, chairing the Committee for the Poor and Unrepresented in Federal Court. In certifying a class action, a federal judge said of Gary's experience, particularly in federal class actions and agricultural labor that it was "unique...and truly significant." Gary is also an ICLE-trained and circuit-approved mediator.

For experienced, dedicated, and well-respected legal advice, contact Michigan's Immigration Law Firmthe Law Office of Richard Kessler, P.C.today.

Admission

Verified Michigan

1975

Verified California

1973

Education

University of Michigan M.A.

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