COLLIN D. DICKEY

COLLIN D. DICKEY is the owner and lead attorney at The Dickey Law Firm. Mr. Dickey focuses his practice on estate planning, probate, and elder law. He has significant experience in wealth planning and assisting clients with mitigation strategies and is well-versed in handling legal inquiries involving the IRS and the State of Michigan.

After completing his legal education, Mr. Dickey worked as a Judicial Law Clerk in the 6th Circuit Court of Oakland County for the Honorable Karen D. McDonald, where he gained valuable exposure to a wide variety of family law issues. In this position, Mr. Dickey reviewed personal protection orders, conducted legal research, and reviewed judgments for the Court.

Mr. Dickey is a sought-after speaker at various events throughout Metro Detroit, where he educates the public on estate planning tools and strategies. Mr. Dickey’s speaking engagements include discussions at assisted living facilities, public educational workshops, and various Chamber of Commerce and networking events.

Mr. Dickey takes pride in developing strong advisory relationships with his clients. He places the utmost importance on open communication with clients in order to build positive attorney-client rapport. 

Outside of his legal work, Mr. Dickey is a husband and father to three boys. He is an avid golfer, skier, fisherman and has a passion for food and world travel. He also enjoys coaching his boys and continues to play ice hockey on the weekends.

Mr. Dickey was selected to the Super Lawyers® (2018-present) Michigan Rising Stars list, which recognizes no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys under the age of 40 in each state.

Education

• Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Michigan, Juris Doctor
• Hampden-Sydney College, Virginia, Bachelor of Arts in Economics 

Professional Memberships

• Super Lawyers, Rising Star - 2018-Present 
• State Bar of Michigan (active)
• Member of the Probate, Elder Law and Estate Planning sections of the State Bar of Michigan
• ICLE Estate Planning and Probate Certificate Recipient 
• Bloomfield/Birmingham Chamber of Commerce – Member 
• Financial and Estate Planning Council of Metro Detroit – Member  

Ashley S. DICKEY is of counsel to The Dickey Law Firm. Mrs. Dickey's practice focuses on the area of probate, including guardianships and conservatorships. Following an exciting and busy litigation career, she decided to pursue a career focused on helping clients with protecting what matters most - family. She assists clients in planning their affairs and counsels' families after loss in order to ensure their objectives are achieved with minimal stress.  Ashley brings compassion, patience, and understanding to what each client is enduring and cares deeply for her clients. Clients should not hesitate to seek her guidance after the loss of a family member.

After completing her legal education, Mrs. Dickey worked as a defense attorney at national law firms litigating personal injury and general liability cases. She is recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers (2018- present) and was named a Top Woman Attorney by Hour Detroit (2020). She is a member of the Oakland County Bar Association, and Women's Bar Association (Oakland Region). 

Outside of her legal work, Ashley is a wife and mother of three boys, so she understands the importance of taking care of one's family.  She is also a member of the Entertainment Planning Committee at Pine Lake Country Club, Co-President of the Quarton Lake Neighborhood Social Club, and she enjoys playing golf, pickleball, traveling, cooking and interior decorating/design.

Education

• Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Michigan, Juris Doctor
• Oakland University, Michigan, Bachelor of Arts, Communication

Professional Memberships

• Super Lawyers, Rising Star - 2018-Present 
• State Bar of Michigan (active)
• Member of both the Probate and Estate Planning section of the State Bar of Michigan
• Oakland County Bar Association
• Women's Bar Association ("WLAM")
• Michigan National Academy of Elder Law ("NAELA")