Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Litigation - Bankruptcy
Michael S. McElwee
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
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.
Overview
Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Wayne State University, J.D., graduated 1983
- Grand Valley State University, BA, graduated 1979
- Michigan, State Bar of Michigan
- 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
Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Michigan, State Bar of Michigan
- 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
- Wayne State University, J.D., graduated 1983
- Grand Valley State University, BA, graduated 1979
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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