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Shane William Hilyard
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Biography
Mr. Hilyard joined The Gallagher Law Firm after serving as the judicial law clerk for Ingham County Probate Court Chief Judge Hon. Richard J. Garcia and Hon. R. George Economy. Mr. Hilyard received his juris doctor, cum laude, from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2013 as a member of the William Johnson Class. While in law school Mr. Hilyard received several awards for academic achievement and leadership, including multiple Certificates of Merit.
Mr. Hilyard, a native of Western New York, is an avid sports fan of the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, and New York Mets. Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Hilyard enjoyed success in the rodeo arena as a bull rider. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his wife and their four children.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Michigan for 11 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2014
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Location
The Gallagher Law Firm, PLC
2001 Abbott Road, East Lansing, MI, 48823
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Experience
Honors
2013
Distinguished Student Award, Cooley Alumni Association
2013
John W. Hanks Award, Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity
2013
Leadership Acheivement Award, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
2013
Krinock Memorial Award, Cooley Law School Student Bar Association
2013
Outstanding Aduly Learner Award, Michigan Capital Area Higher Education Network
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Attorney, The Gallagher Law Firm, PLC
2014 - 2015
Law Clerk, Ingham County Probate Court
Associations
2015 - Present
Clinton County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
2013 - Present
Ingham County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
"Timber"
Settlement Agreement reached and the Estate recovered over $30,000
In re Surcharge of former Fiduciary
assets in the form of money was recovered
Education
2015
Western Michigan University - Cooley Law School
LL.M - Master of Laws
2013
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
State University of New York, Empire State College
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2015
Adelphia Law Journal
"Opening the Floodgates: Does Statutory Expansion Make Potential Conservatees More Vulnerable?"
Languages
English