Attorney Charles M. Penzien

Partnering Attorney

Attorney Charles M. Penzien has been a lifelong resident of New Baltimore, Michigan. Backed by over 10 years of state and federal practice, he is an experienced litigator and has handled many major business litigation cases.

Over the years, he has developed a strong reputation as a top securities arbitration attorney, handling cases on behalf of both private investors and brokers. Additionally, he has extensive municipal law experience having previously served as assistant counsel for the Village of New Haven and the City of Mt. Clemens.

Mr. Penzien also maintains a growing estate planning and probate administrative practice and is currently the Chairman of the New Baltimore Zoning Board of Appeals.

Areas of Practice

• Business & Commercial Law
• Business Organizations
• Debtor/Creditor issues
• Estate Planning
• Business Litigation and Appeals
• Real Estate Law
• Securities Litigation
• Probate Contests and Litigation
• Federal and State Appeals
• Family Law
• Business planning and formation

Bar Admissions

• Michigan
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
• U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
• U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
• United States Supreme Court

Education

• Law Degree: Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University
• Undergraduate: Wayne State University, Detroit

Associations

• State Bar of Michigan
• Macomb County Bar Association

Reported Cases

• Tkachik v. Mandeville, 282 Mich.App. 364, 764 N.W.2d 318 (2009); Judgment Reversed by Michigan Supreme Court
• Tkachik v. Mandeville, 487 Mich 38, 790 N.W.2d 260, 2010 (2010)

Personal Life

He is an avid boater and is an active member of the North Channel Yacht Club.