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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Jay Runolfsson

Jan 29, 2026

Would recommend Michael S. McElwee for sure to anyone in Grand Rapids needing legal help

I wasn't sure who to call for my Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law problem, but I'm so glad I went with Michael S. McElwee. They really listened to me and under...

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Wendell Mann

Jan 29, 2026

Really helpful and compassionate service from everyone at Michael S. McElwee's firm

Michael S. McElwee has been doing this since Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010, and it definitely shows in their work. They're pros through and through and I wouldn't trust anyone else with my leg...

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Henrietta Denesik

Jan 29, 2026

Excellent legal representation provided by Michael S. McElwee for my Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law case

Best lawyer for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law in Grand Rapids. Period. I've seen others, but Michael S. McElwee is on another level. They truly care about t...

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Irma Herman

Jan 29, 2026

The absolute best in Grand Rapids for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law - and I mean that from the bottom of my heart

I didn't think I'd find such a good lawyer in Michigan, but here we are and I am thoroughly impressed. Michael S. McElwee is just awesome and exceeded all my expectations. No complaints at all! They r...

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Marcus Wiegand

Jan 29, 2026

Top notch experts in Grand Rapids - Michael S. McElwee is by far the best lawyer I've ever had

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...