Bet-the-Company Litigation Litigation - Bankruptcy Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Commercial Litigation
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Detroit.
James A. "Jim" Plemmons
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
James Plemmons provides counsel to secured lenders, unsecured lenders, bankruptcy trustees, debtors, shareholders, and investor groups in all nature of bankruptcy, restructuring, and workout proceedings, including corporate and individual reorganization and liquidation proceedings. He has represented insurance companies such as Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, Travelers Insurance Company and Nationwide Insurance Company with regard to workout, foreclosure and bankruptcy matters. In addition to his listing in Best Lawyers in America, Mr. Plemmons is recognized as a DBusiness Top Lawyer and is listed in Michigan Super Lawyers as well as Chambers USA, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.
Overview
- American University Washington College of Law, J.D., graduated 1989
- American University Washington College of Law, J.D., graduated 1989
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Bet-the-Company Litigation, Detroit (2026)
- Litigation - Bankruptcy, Detroit (2026)
- Litigation - Bankruptcy, Detroit (2024)
- Bet-the-Company Litigation, Detroit (2023)
- Bet-the-Company Litigation, Detroit (2021)
- Litigation - Bankruptcy, Detroit (2020)
- Litigation - Bankruptcy, Detroit (2018)
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Detroit (2016)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
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