Charlynn Turner is an experienced and tenacious litigator in appellate practice and advocacy as well as trial strategy and execution. Charlynn joined Secrest Wardle’s Troy office as a Partner in 2024, and was promoted to Executive Partner in 2026. She is a member of the Firm’s Appellate, General Negligence, Insurance Coverage, Motor Vehicle Litigation, Municipal, and Premises Liability Practice Groups. She has a vast background of experience and knowledge in a number of areas, including, but not limited to issues involving no‑fault, tort, municipal law, equine law, and criminal law.

Charlynn has been admitted to practice in the State of Michigan since 2016 and she is also licensed to practice in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.

Prior to joining Secrest Wardle, Charlynn specialized in appellate practice for nearly three years. Before that, Charlynn gained infallible trial experience as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney at the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office. She began her post-law school career as a research attorney at the Michigan Court of Appeals and then as a judicial clerk to former Justice Kurtis T. Wilder of the Michigan Supreme Court.

During law school, Charlynn served as a member of the Law Review Editorial Board, Mock Trial Board, and Moot Court Board. She was regularly on the Dean’s list and received several “book” awards in classes such as Advanced Legal Writing, Pretrial Skills, and State and Local Government. She graduated from Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School magna cum laude in 2016.

Before law school, Charlynn worked in various roles in all three levels of government and all three branches of government, including policy work for former Governor Pat Quinn of the State of Illinois and former Brad Ellsworth, U.S. Congressman for the State of Indiana.

Armed with this vast experience, Charlynn has been wildly successful so far in her appellate work, time and time again obtaining favorable results for clients, one of which has resulted in a published opinion, Duato v Mellon, ___ Mich App ___; ___ NW3d ___ (2023) (Docket No. 362823). Charlynn also occasionally serves as a speaker at seminars providing appellate updates and other pertinent information to clients and others in the legal industry.

Charlynn Turner is an experienced and tenacious litigator in appellate practice and advocacy as well as trial strategy and execution. Charlynn joined Secrest Wardle’s Troy office as a Partner in 2024, and was promoted to Executive Partner in 2026. She is a member of the Firm’s Appellate, General Negligence, Insurance Coverage, Motor Vehicle Litigation, Municipal, and Premises Liability Practice Groups. She has a vast background of experience and knowledge in a number of areas, including, but not limited to issues involving no‑fault, tort, municipal law, equine law, and criminal law.

Charlynn has been admitted to practice in the State of Michigan since 2016 and she is also licensed to practice in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.

Prior to joining Secrest Wardle, Charlynn specialized in appellate practice for nearly three years. Before that, Charlynn gained infallible trial experience as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney at the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office. She began her post-law school career as a research attorney at the Michigan Court of Appeals and then as a judicial clerk to former Justice Kurtis T. Wilder of the Michigan Supreme Court.

During law school, Charlynn served as a member of the Law Review Editorial Board, Mock Trial Board, and Moot Court Board. She was regularly on the Dean’s list and received several “book” awards in classes such as Advanced Legal Writing, Pretrial Skills, and State and Local Government. She graduated from Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School magna cum laude in 2016.

Before law school, Charlynn worked in various roles in all three levels of government and all three branches of government, including policy work for former Governor Pat Quinn of the State of Illinois and former Brad Ellsworth, U.S. Congressman for the State of Indiana.

Armed with this vast experience, Charlynn has been wildly successful so far in her appellate work, time and time again obtaining favorable results for clients, one of which has resulted in a published opinion, Duato v Mellon, ___ Mich App ___; ___ NW3d ___ (2023) (Docket No. 362823). Charlynn also occasionally serves as a speaker at seminars providing appellate updates and other pertinent information to clients and others in the legal industry.

Charlynn Turner is an experienced and tenacious litigator in appellate practice and advocacy as well as trial strategy and execution. Charlynn joined Secrest Wardle’s Troy office as a Partner in 2024, and was promoted to Executive Partner in 2026. She is a member of the Firm’s Appellate, General Negligence, Insurance Coverage, Motor Vehicle Litigation, Municipal, and Premises Liability Practice Groups. She has a vast background of experience and knowledge in a number of areas, including, but not limited to issues involving no‑fault, tort, municipal law, equine law, and criminal law.

Charlynn has been admitted to practice in the State of Michigan since 2016 and she is also licensed to practice in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.

Prior to joining Secrest Wardle, Charlynn specialized in appellate practice for nearly three years. Before that, Charlynn gained infallible trial experience as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney at the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office. She began her post-law school career as a research attorney at the Michigan Court of Appeals and then as a judicial clerk to former Justice Kurtis T. Wilder of the Michigan Supreme Court.

During law school, Charlynn served as a member of the Law Review Editorial Board, Mock Trial Board, and Moot Court Board. She was regularly on the Dean’s list and received several “book” awards in classes such as Advanced Legal Writing, Pretrial Skills, and State and Local Government. She graduated from Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School magna cum laude in 2016.

Before law school, Charlynn worked in various roles in all three levels of government and all three branches of government, including policy work for former Governor Pat Quinn of the State of Illinois and former Brad Ellsworth, U.S. Congressman for the State of Indiana.

Armed with this vast experience, Charlynn has been wildly successful so far in her appellate work, time and time again obtaining favorable results for clients, one of which has resulted in a published opinion, Duato v Mellon, ___ Mich App ___; ___ NW3d ___ (2023) (Docket No. 362823). Charlynn also occasionally serves as a speaker at seminars providing appellate updates and other pertinent information to clients and others in the legal industry.

Charlynn Turner is an experienced and tenacious litigator in appellate practice and advocacy as well as trial strategy and execution. Charlynn joined Secrest Wardle’s Troy office as a Partner in 2024, and was promoted to Executive Partner in 2026. She is a member of the Firm’s Appellate, General Negligence, Insurance Coverage, Motor Vehicle Litigation, Municipal, and Premises Liability Practice Groups. She has a vast background of experience and knowledge in a number of areas, including, but not limited to issues involving no‑fault, tort, municipal law, equine law, and criminal law.

Charlynn has been admitted to practice in the State of Michigan since 2016 and she is also licensed to practice in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.

Prior to joining Secrest Wardle, Charlynn specialized in appellate practice for nearly three years. Before that, Charlynn gained infallible trial experience as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney at the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office. She began her post-law school career as a research attorney at the Michigan Court of Appeals and then as a judicial clerk to former Justice Kurtis T. Wilder of the Michigan Supreme Court.

During law school, Charlynn served as a member of the Law Review Editorial Board, Mock Trial Board, and Moot Court Board. She was regularly on the Dean’s list and received several “book” awards in classes such as Advanced Legal Writing, Pretrial Skills, and State and Local Government. She graduated from Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School magna cum laude in 2016.

Before law school, Charlynn worked in various roles in all three levels of government and all three branches of government, including policy work for former Governor Pat Quinn of the State of Illinois and former Brad Ellsworth, U.S. Congressman for the State of Indiana.

Armed with this vast experience, Charlynn has been wildly successful so far in her appellate work, time and time again obtaining favorable results for clients, one of which has resulted in a published opinion, Duato v Mellon, ___ Mich App ___; ___ NW3d ___ (2023) (Docket No. 362823). Charlynn also occasionally serves as a speaker at seminars providing appellate updates and other pertinent information to clients and others in the legal industry.

Charlynn Turner is an experienced and tenacious litigator in appellate practice and advocacy as well as trial strategy and execution. Charlynn joined Secrest Wardle’s Troy office as a Partner in 2024, and was promoted to Executive Partner in 2026. She is a member of the Firm’s Appellate, General Negligence, Insurance Coverage, Motor Vehicle Litigation, Municipal, and Premises Liability Practice Groups. She has a vast background of experience and knowledge in a number of areas, including, but not limited to issues involving no‑fault, tort, municipal law, equine law, and criminal law.

Charlynn has been admitted to practice in the State of Michigan since 2016 and she is also licensed to practice in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.

Prior to joining Secrest Wardle, Charlynn specialized in appellate practice for nearly three years. Before that, Charlynn gained infallible trial experience as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney at the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office. She began her post-law school career as a research attorney at the Michigan Court of Appeals and then as a judicial clerk to former Justice Kurtis T. Wilder of the Michigan Supreme Court.

During law school, Charlynn served as a member of the Law Review Editorial Board, Mock Trial Board, and Moot Court Board. She was regularly on the Dean’s list and received several “book” awards in classes such as Advanced Legal Writing, Pretrial Skills, and State and Local Government. She graduated from Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School magna cum laude in 2016.

Before law school, Charlynn worked in various roles in all three levels of government and all three branches of government, including policy work for former Governor Pat Quinn of the State of Illinois and former Brad Ellsworth, U.S. Congressman for the State of Indiana.

Armed with this vast experience, Charlynn has been wildly successful so far in her appellate work, time and time again obtaining favorable results for clients, one of which has resulted in a published opinion, Duato v Mellon, ___ Mich App ___; ___ NW3d ___ (2023) (Docket No. 362823). Charlynn also occasionally serves as a speaker at seminars providing appellate updates and other pertinent information to clients and others in the legal industry.

Charlynn Turner is an experienced and tenacious litigator in appellate practice and advocacy as well as trial strategy and execution. Charlynn joined Secrest Wardle’s Troy office as a Partner in 2024, and was promoted to Executive Partner in 2026. She is a member of the Firm’s Appellate, General Negligence, Insurance Coverage, Motor Vehicle Litigation, Municipal, and Premises Liability Practice Groups. She has a vast background of experience and knowledge in a number of areas, including, but not limited to issues involving no‑fault, tort, municipal law, equine law, and criminal law.

Charlynn has been admitted to practice in the State of Michigan since 2016 and she is also licensed to practice in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.

Prior to joining Secrest Wardle, Charlynn specialized in appellate practice for nearly three years. Before that, Charlynn gained infallible trial experience as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney at the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office. She began her post-law school career as a research attorney at the Michigan Court of Appeals and then as a judicial clerk to former Justice Kurtis T. Wilder of the Michigan Supreme Court.

During law school, Charlynn served as a member of the Law Review Editorial Board, Mock Trial Board, and Moot Court Board. She was regularly on the Dean’s list and received several “book” awards in classes such as Advanced Legal Writing, Pretrial Skills, and State and Local Government. She graduated from Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School magna cum laude in 2016.

Before law school, Charlynn worked in various roles in all three levels of government and all three branches of government, including policy work for former Governor Pat Quinn of the State of Illinois and former Brad Ellsworth, U.S. Congressman for the State of Indiana.

Armed with this vast experience, Charlynn has been wildly successful so far in her appellate work, time and time again obtaining favorable results for clients, one of which has resulted in a published opinion, Duato v Mellon, ___ Mich App ___; ___ NW3d ___ (2023) (Docket No. 362823). Charlynn also occasionally serves as a speaker at seminars providing appellate updates and other pertinent information to clients and others in the legal industry.