Mike has a multi-state practice focused on debt restructuring and complex commercial litigation. Mike serves many businesses, but specializes in automotive, agriculture and telecommunications. Mike also regularly represents health care research facilities, ambulance agencies, and other health care clients. Mike represents the Roman Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids. Mike served as a law clerk to the late Honorable David E. Nims, a United States Bankruptcy Judge. In the 1980s, Mike was an FBI agent working in foreign counter-intelligence.
Michael S. McElwee
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010 Awarded Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Litigation - Bankruptcy
Awarded Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Litigation - Bankruptcy
Biography
Locations
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Education
- Wayne State University, J.D., graduated 1983
- Grand Valley State University, BA, graduated 1979
Bar Admissions
Affiliations
- Grand Rapids Bar Association - Member
- Kalamazoo Bar Association - Member
- Opera Grand Rapids - Board Member
- State Bar of Michigan - Member
- Turnaround Manager's Association, Grand Rapids Chapter - Director
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
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