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About Mary
Biography
I have practiced adoption law in Michigan for over 10 years after a long career in maternal child health nursing. During my law practice, I have done all types of adoptions allowed under Michigan law – direct placement adoptions, step-parent adoptions, guardianship adoptions, relative adoptions as well as adult adoptions.
My career as an adoption attorney — and my commitment to families and children — has always been informed by my work in mother-baby nursing. I have both a bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) from the University of Detroit, Mercy and a Master of Science (MS) degree in Maternal-Child Health from Boston College. I had a long career in nursing which included direct care of mothers and babies in labor and delivery, on the mother-baby unit, as well in the areas of prenatal care and public health. During much of my nursing career, I served as a state nurse consultant working to improve the care to mothers and children throughout the state. One of my proudest accomplishments was to help develop the practice of nurse-midwifery in Michigan.
I believe in knowing my clients and their wishes. I attempt to be available to answer questions and address concerns when I receive calls from them.
It is my plan to be present at the hospital to assist with the temporary placement of the infant for my client, whether birth mother or prospective adoptive parents. One of our famous Michigan snowstorms may prevent me from achieving that goal, but I always plan to be there unless we have made other arrangements.
Education and Licenses
- JD, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- MS in Maternal-Child Health, Boston College
- BSN, University of Detroit, Mercy
- RN, State of Michigan
- State Bar of Michigan
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Adoption
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Licenses
Licensed in Michigan for 39 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1986
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Posted by Robert | May 04, 2015 | Elder Law
Grateful for a job well-done
Mary Conklin wonderfully assisted in the needs of an elderly member of my church. In the process I was appointed to be the power of attorney in health and legal matters and then as the executor of the estate. Mary provided ongoing guidance and the necessary advice and legal work during those times. I...
Mary M. Conklin's Lawyer Endorsements
"I am privileged to have worked with Mary Conklin on several adoption matters over the past six years. We were proud when, in 2019, one of our contested adoptions was finalized after more than three years of litigation involving appeals to the Court of Appeals and Michigan Supreme Court. Mary is meticulous when it comes to perfecting a trial court record and her integrity is beyond reproach. We also share an interest in the child welfare system and have provided hours of counseling to families whose adoption plans failed, through no fault of their own. Unfortunately, the system is overburdened and works far too slowly to be effective. We believe the state's goals to be admirable, but that its methods fall far short of what vulnerable children deserve. I look forward to working with Mary for many years to come and endorse her without reservation."
"I have worked with Mary on numerous adoptions. She is an excellent attorney and is very knowledgeable of the law. I have found her to be thorough, diligent and compassionate in her practice. Mary is a pleasure to work with."
"Mary Conklin is an excellent conscientious attorney. Ms. Conklin was opposing counsel on a complicated and contentious adoption matter. I found her to be an excellent attorney and just generally a very nice person. Since then, Ms. Conklin has been the first attorney that I think of for referral when I have clients who need an attorney who practices in her area of expertise. I absolutely recommend her."
Donna Medina
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Experience
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Principal, Conklin Law Firm PLC
Associations
2014 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Michigan Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Family Law SectionMember
2014 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section, Adoption CommitteeMember
2014 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Children's Law SectionMember
2014 - Present
Ingham County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
American Nurses Association, MichiganMember
Education
1985
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
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Boston College
MS - Master of Science
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University of Detroit Mercy
BSN