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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Tyler Carter

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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Garrett Heller

Jan 29, 2026

Professional service and clear communication provided by Michael S. McElwee in Grand Rapids

Needed help with Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Michael S. McElwee delivered on their promises. They're professional, efficient, and easy to talk to. Goo...

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Andres McGlynn

Jan 29, 2026

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

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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Angelina Mayer

Jan 29, 2026

Michael S. McElwee did a great job handling my complex Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law case from start to finish

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...

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Rex Casper

Jan 29, 2026

Michael S. McElwee did a great job handling my complex Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law case from start to finish

I appreciate how Michael S. McElwee handled my case. No fluff, just straight to the point and very effective representation for my Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization...