Ralph E. McDowell

Ralph E. McDowell: Experienced Bankruptcy and Creditor/Debtor Rights Attorney in Detroit, Michigan

Ralph E. McDowell is a distinguished bankruptcy and creditor/debtor rights attorney based in Detroit, Michigan. With over two decades of dedicated service to his clients, Ralph handles complex legal matters with exceptional skill and empathy.

Practice Areas

• Commercial Bankruptcy
• Debtors’ and Creditors’ Rights
• Workouts
• Bet-the-Company Litigation
• Litigation - Bankruptcy

Awards & Recognitions

• Lawyer of the Year: Bankruptcy and Creditor/Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Detroit (2026)
• Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Bankruptcy, Detroit (2025)
• Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Bankruptcy, Detroit (2021)
• Lawyer of the Year: Bankruptcy and Creditor/Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Detroit (2020)
• Lawyer of the Year: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Detroit (2019)
• Lawyer of the Year: Bankruptcy and Creditor/Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Detroit (2017)
• Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Bankruptcy, Detroit (2015)

Educations & Credentials

• Firm Affiliations:
• Bodman PLC
• Chairman of Bodman’s Executive Committee
• Military Service: United States Army Reserve, 1984-2006

Firms

• Bodman PLC - Current Firm

Affiliations

• Chairman of Bodman’s Executive Committee, Guiding firm operations and business strategy
• Board of Directors and Executive Committee Member: Hebrew Free Loan of Metropolitan Detroit
• Dean's Advisory Board Member: University of Detroit Mercy Law School
• Auditor: Detroit Institute of Arts

Languages

• English

Bilingual in Languages:

• No additional languages provided.

Recognized Since:

• Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2003 for Banking, Foreclosures, and Chapter 12 cases

Ralph E. McDowell is deeply committed to providing compassionate yet effective legal counsel to his clients, ensuring that they are fully informed and supported throughout their legal journey.