About Jennifer Duitsman

Jennifer Duitsman Coy completed the academic and professional steps required to practice law and entered the legal profession ready to represent clients. Her training provided the foundation for courtroom work and transaction matters alike. She followed that foundation with practical experience that prepared her for a range of legal tasks.

Her career has led her through a variety of roles in legal practice before arriving at her current position. Over time she has handled case intake, client interviews, factual investigation and strategic planning. Those early responsibilities gave her a steady familiarity with the everyday demands of legal work, including deadlines, filings and court appearances.

Coy’s work has involved both litigation-related tasks and transactional matters. She has drafted pleadings, prepared motions and negotiated settlements. She has also handled contracts and client counseling on procedural and substantive questions. Her practice blends written advocacy with direct client contact and courtroom presentation when matters proceed to trial.

Colleagues describe her approach as methodical. She pays attention to the record and to the procedural details that shape outcomes. She emphasizes clarity in correspondence and filings, and she aims to present arguments in ways that judges and opposing counsel can readily assess. That steadiness in routine work is often decisive in the kinds of disputes and negotiations she manages.

At Kirkpatrick, DuBois & Slough, PLC, Coy works alongside other attorneys and support staff to serve a broad client base. The firm setting allows her to coordinate discovery, manage pretrial deadlines and collaborate on case strategy. Day-to-day practice there requires balancing client expectations, court schedules and the practical realities of dispute resolution.

Outside the office she has taken part in continuing legal education to stay current on developments that affect her practice. She maintains professional relationships across the bar and engages with peers on substantive legal questions. Her professional activity reflects a steady interest in improving how cases are handled and how clients are advised.

Coy is currently an attorney at Kirkpatrick, DuBois & Slough, PLC, where she concentrates on client representation and the procedural work that supports litigation and transactional matters.

Office Locations

Main Office

 145 N. Otsego Ave. Gaylord MI 49735