Donald F. Carney
Berry Moorman P.C. • Birmingham, MI
Alternative Dispute ResolutionEstate PlanningPersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
aal-khshali@berrymoorman.com
Phone
(248) 645-9680
Website
Address
Birmingham, MI, 48009, US
Professional
Bar Admissions
Michigan1976
About
Donald F. Carney is an accomplished attorney based in Birmingham, Michigan, specializing in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Estate Planning, Estate and Trust Administration, and Estate and Trust Litigation. With decades of experience at Berry Moorman P.C., Donald has established himself as a trusted advocate for individuals and families navigating complex legal matters. A graduate of the Detroit College of Law, where he earned his J.D. with honors in Evidence, Donald is well-versed in the intricacies of estate law. His academic foundation is further strengthened by a cum laude Bachelor of Arts degree from Michigan State University. This solid educational background, combined with his extensive legal expertise, allows him to effectively guide clients through the often challenging processes of estate planning and litigation. Donald is committed to providing personalized attention to each client, ensuring that their unique needs and concerns are addressed with care and professionalism. He understands the emotional and financial stakes involved in estate matters, and he strives to create tailored solutions that protect his clients' interests. Serving clients throughout Birmingham and the surrounding areas, Donald F. Carney is dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for those he represents. His focus on alternative dispute resolution also reflects his belief in finding amicable solutions to disputes, helping clients save time and resources while fostering positive relationships.
Credentials
Education
Detroit College of Law, Detroit, Michigan, 1976 | J.D. | Honors: American Jurisprudence Award in Evidence | Michigan State University, 1970 | B.A. | Honors: cum laude
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
Listed in Michigan Super Lawyers 2006 and 2007
Publications
["\"The Right to a Nonjury Trial in Probate Court\", August, 1991"]
Associations
American Bar Association - Business Law, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law sections. Estate and Trust Litigation Committee | State Bar of Michigan - Business Law, Probate and Trust Law, Real Property Law, and ADR sections | Oakland County Bar Association - Past chairman of Probate, Estate and Trust Committee | Macomb County Bar Association | Financial and Estate Planning Council of Metropolitan Detroit, Inc. - Member | City of Birmingham - Mayor Pro Tem (2003-2007), Mayor (2004-2008), Commissioner (2001-2009) | Orchard Lake Country Club - Former president
Speaking
Lecturer, University of Michigan's Institute of Continuing Legal Education | Speaker, "Pre and Post Mortem Steps To Protect Clients' Estate Plans Against Will and Trust Contests", ICLE 1992 Advanced Estate Planning Institute | "Testamentary Capacity - The Legal Test", Macomb County Bar Association's Probate Seminar, February 23, 1995 | "Fiduciary Liability", Macomb County Probate Bar Association, February 26, 1999 | "Fiduciary Liability", The Financial and Estate Planning Council of Macomb, February 26, 1999 | "Fiduciary Liability", Oakland County Bar Association Probate, Estate and Trust Committee, April 26, 1999 | "Mean What You Say, Say What You Mean: Litigating Document Construction", 42nd Annual Probate and Estate Planning Institute, ICLE, 2002 | "Estate Administration: Dollars and Sense", American Bar Association Committee, Continuing Professional Education | "Estate Planning for the Elderly", American Bar Association Committee, Continuing Professional Education | "Will Drafting Techniques", American Bar Association Committee, Continuing Professional Education
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Updated: Sep 09, 2026