Michael S. McElwee

Michael S. McElwee

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Litigation - Bankruptcy
Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2010

About Michael

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.

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.

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4.4 / 5

36 Reviews

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Mary Frami

Jan 29, 2026

Five stars for the incredible team at Michael S. McElwee in Grand Rapids - they are amazing

Really glad I found Michael S. McElwee for my case. They were a huge help and made everything understandable. I was very impressed with their knowledge and how they handled the opposition. If you're i...

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Meghan Turner

Jan 29, 2026

Absolutely Great! I couldn't be happier with the service from Michael S. McElwee

If you need a Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law lawyer, Michael S. McElwee is the one to call. Great job and very responsive team. They kept me in the loop and...

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Bertha Hettinger

Jan 29, 2026

Absolutely Great! I couldn't be happier with the service from Michael S. McElwee

Super helpful and professional staff at Michael S. McElwee's office. Thanks again for everything you did for me! It was a long journey, but you made it much easier with your constant support and legal...

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Angel Aufderhar

Jan 29, 2026

So glad I called Michael S. McElwee to handle my Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law case in Grand Rapids

Just wanted to say a huge thanks to Michael S. McElwee and the staff. They really went above and beyond for me and my family during a very difficult legal battle. We couldn't have done it without thei...

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Phillip Kohler

Jan 29, 2026

A very good experience overall with the entire team at Michael S. McElwee's legal practice

Solid experience overall with the law firm of Michael S. McElwee. They know Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law inside and out and gave me great advice. Very help...