C. Kim Shierk

Corporate Law

4.0 (1 reviews)

Birmingham, Michigan

40+ years experience

Williams, Williams, Rattner & Plunkett PC

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

248-203-2040

https://www.wwrplaw.com/ourteam-Kim-Shierk.html

380 North Old Woodward Avenue, Suite 300, Birmingham, MI 48009

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Bio

C. Kim Shierk possesses more than thirty years of experience and maintains one of the most highly regarded real estate law practices in Michigan. Ms. Shierk’s practice focuses on residential and commercial real estate development, with an emphasis on condominium law and a wide range of community property development. She also has extensive experience in telecommunications law.Ms. Shierk is a frequent lecturer on a variety of real estate-related topics for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education and for the Real Property Law Section of the Michigan State Bar. She has authored numerous articles and a book chapter used by attorneys and others for their continuing legal education.Before joining Williams, Williams, Rattner & Plunkett, PC, Ms. Shierk was a name partner with Myers Shierk & LaBelle, PLLC, and a partner with Dykema Gossett PLLC.Ms. Shierk is frequently recognized for legal excellence by her peers and ranking organizations, and was selected as one of Michigan Lawyer’s Weekly 2016 Women in the Law. Shierk’s practice focuses on residential and commercial real estate development, with an emphasis on condominium law and a wide range of community property development. She also has extensive experience in telecommunications law. Ms. Shierk is a frequent lecturer on a variety of real estate-related topics for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education and for the Real Property Law Section of the Michigan State Bar. She has authored numerous articles and a book chapter used by attorneys and others for their continuing legal education. Before joining Williams, Williams, Rattner & Plunkett, PC, Ms. Shierk was a name partner with Myers Shierk & LaBelle, PLLC, and a partner with Dykema Gossett PLLC. Ms. Shierk is frequently recognized for legal excellence by her peers and ranking organizations, and was selected as one of Michigan Lawyer’s Weekly 2016 Women in the Law.

Practice Areas

Corporate Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Land Use and Zoning Law, Troy (2025)
Lawyer of the Year: Land Use and Zoning Law, Troy (2019)
Recognized: Corporate Law
Recognized: Land Use and Zoning Law
Recognized: Real Estate Law
Michigan Lawyer’s Weekly - 2016 Women in the Law
“Top Lawyers in Michigan” Selected by DBusiness Magazine
Michigan “Super Lawyers” Selected by Thompson Reuters
“Top 100 Michigan Lawyers” Selected by Thompson Reuters
“Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit” Selected by DBusiness Magazine
“Michigan Women Leaders in the Law” Selected by FORTUNE® Magazine
“Top Women Attorneys in Michigan” Selected by Hour Detroit

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007

Education

University of Detroit Mercy, J.D., graduated 1985

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Reviews

Melissa Murphy

2 weeks ago

A Trusted Advisor for Complex Real Estate and Business Matters

We engaged C. Kim Shierk at Williams, Williams, Rattner & Plunkett to handle the acquisition and rezoning of a commercial property in Birmingham for our small business. From the outset, her deep expertise was evident. With over four decades in practice, she navigated the complex municipal approval process with a level of foresight we couldn’t have managed on our own. Her specific focus on land use and zoning was invaluable; she anticipated planning commission concerns we hadn't considered and crafted compelling arguments that ultimately secured our necessary variances. It’s clear why she has been recognized as a Lawyer of the Year in that field. Furthermore, her broader general practice background allowed her to seamlessly integrate the real estate transaction with necessary corporate structuring advice, ensuring our entire business move was cohesive. Ms. Shierk is exceptionally thorough, and her reputation within the local legal and municipal community certainly opened doors and commanded respect. Our matter was resolved successfully and efficiently. If there was one minor critique, it would be that during the busiest periods, response times to non-urgent emails could occasionally stretch to a full business day. However, when urgent issues arose, she was immediately accessible. Her counsel is worth the investment, and we have full confidence in her abilities. We will undoubtedly turn to her firm for future legal needs.