Michael S. McElwee

Michael S. McElwee


Varnum LLP

Recognized since 2010

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Litigation - Bankruptcy

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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.

Location
  • Bridgewater Place, Suite 1700
    333 Bridge Street, NW
    Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Education
  • Wayne State University, J.D., graduated 1983
  • Grand Valley State University, BA, graduated 1979
Bar Admissions
  • Michigan, State Bar of Michigan
Affiliations
  • 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

Varnum LLP
Headquarters: Grand Rapids, Michigan

97 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

20 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy

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