Draft:Alan A. May
American attorney
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Alan A. May is an American attorney specializing in probate, trust, and estate litigation in Michigan. He has been involved in litigation concerning the estate of civil rights figure Rosa Parks and has participated in public service roles related to civil rights, legal reform, and interfaith initiatives.[1][2]
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Early life and education
May graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1963 and earned a Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Michigan Law School in 1966.
Legal career
May has practiced law for several decades in Michigan, focusing on probate, trust, and estate litigation. He served as president of May & May, P.C., which later merged with Kemp Klein Law Firm.[3]
He has served as a Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of Michigan in matters involving state-administered funds.[4]
May has been involved in litigation at both the state and federal levels, including proceedings before the Michigan Supreme Court.[5]
Early media coverage
May was referenced in early newspaper coverage relating to legal advocacy and public-interest matters. A front-page article in The Detroit News described his involvement in a case concerning a severely burned child, highlighting his role in facilitating support and legal assistance.[6]
Additional reporting from the same period also referenced his involvement in related public-interest legal efforts.[7]
Rosa Parks estate litigation
May was involved in litigation concerning the estate of Rosa Parks following her death in 2005. The dispute resulted in proceedings in state and federal courts and received national media coverage.[2]
Court filings submitted to the Supreme Court of the United States identify May as counsel connected with disputes involving administration of the estate and related agreements.[1]
Public service and civic involvement
May has been active in civil rights, legal reform, and interfaith initiatives in Michigan. According to a 2000 feature in The Detroit Jewish News, he was involved in longstanding civic and interfaith work, including leadership roles in the National Conference of Christians and Jews (now the National Conference for Community and Justice).[8]
The same article also notes his involvement in congregational and interfaith activities, including work associated with Temple Beth El in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.[8]
May has also been involved in public service roles related to civil rights and governance. He was appointed by Governor James J. Blanchard to the Michigan Civil Service Commission in 1985.[9] He has also been referenced in connection with the Michigan Civil Rights Commission.[10]
During the 1980s, May contributed to public discussion on guardianship, elder law, and care systems. Coverage in the Detroit Free Press quoted him on legal and financial challenges associated with guardianship and long-term care.[11][12]
Publications
May has authored articles on probate and estate law in professional legal publications, including the Michigan Probate & Estate Planning Journal, where he published Litigation Under New Trust Code – Probable Cause As Defense.[13]
He has also co-authored analysis of trust and estate law developments, including commentary on In re JLD Living Trust, published through Steve Leimberg’s estate planning newsletters.[14]
In addition to legal writing, May has authored works of fiction referenced in legal and alumni publications, including Washington Lawyer and the Michigan Alumnus.[15][16]
Political activity
In the 1980s, May was active in Michigan Republican politics, holding several party and civic roles. He served as chairman of the 18th Congressional District Republican Party and participated in party leadership activities.[17]
Coverage in the Detroit Free Press referenced his involvement in Republican political activity and his association with national political figures, including support for Jack Kemp during the 1988 presidential election cycle.[18]
He was selected as a member of the Electoral College in 1984 and participated in local party delegate elections in Oakland County.[19]
In 1986, reporting indicated that May planned to seek a seat on the Michigan Supreme Court.[20]
He has also been associated with litigation involving Michigan's Republicans for Choice in proceedings before the Michigan Supreme Court.[5]