Kim Barrus

Kim is one of our paralegals at C&N and has a strong passion for law. With over a decade of experience, Kim has honed her skills by working on all aspects of cases in state and federal court and has been lead paralegal on numerous cases handled by the firm. Her efforts have been instrumental in many successes. Her dedication and attention to detail have contributed to the firm’s outstanding reputation and many clients have praised her for her compassion and work ethic. Research and writing are her specialties—and her skills are second to none! She enjoys the challenges involved in crafting a superior work product and the knowledge she consistently accrues with each and every project continues to benefit to all our clients.

Not only is Kim known for her work ethic, but also for her leadership skills. A true team player, Kim is passionate about fostering the firm’s “family” dynamic. She assists in developing and implementing new procedures and thoroughly enjoys her role in training and mentoring new staff members. And she has also helped lead the way to healthier lives for years as a kickboxing instructor!

Always striving to stay up-to-date on changes in the legal field, Kim is a proud member of multiple paralegal associations including the Ingham County Bar Association Paralegal Section, State Bar of Michigan Paralegal/Legal Assistant Section, and NALA – The Paralegal Association.

Kim strives to make each day a success, as defined by one of her favorite quotes from Maya Angelou – "Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it." Colleagues and clients agree that Kim is a true success. In her spare time, she can be found enjoying all things water-related with her husband and cuddling up with her adorable dogs!