Peter H. Ellsworth
Recognized since 2003
Lansing, Michigan
Practice Areas
Administrative / Regulatory Law
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Gaming Law
Government Relations Practice
Peter Ellsworth has a depth of experience in state administrative law and litigation; commercial litigation; public utility regulation; hospital and health care regulation; gaming; insurance; elections and campaign finance; administrative litigation and judicial appeals; and commercial regulatory matters. He has counseled property and casualty insurance companies in litigation over credit scoring and has counseled gubernatorial campaigns. He has drafted and defended the validity of constitutional amendment on gaming and has provided counsel to Michigan Chamber of Commerce in litigation to block “Reform Government Now” constitutional amendments. Peter provided legal counsel to former Governor Milliken, the longest serving governor in Michigan history.
Contact & Links
- E-mail: pellsworth@dickinsonwright.com
- Direct Phone Number: 517-487-4710
- Phone Number: 517-371-1730
- Lawyer Page: https://www.dickinson-wright.com/our-people/peterh_ellsworth
Location
- 123 West Allegan Street, Suite 900
Lansing, MI 48933-1816
Education
- University of Virginia, J.D., graduated 1973
Headquarters:
Detroit, Michigan
176 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
1 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America award
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Administrative / Regulatory Law, Lansing (2024)
- Administrative / Regulatory Law, Lansing (2021)
- Government Relations Practice, Lansing (2020)
- Government Relations Practice, Lansing (2017)
- Administrative / Regulatory Law, Lansing (2016)
- Government Relations Practice, Lansing (2014)
- Gaming Law, Lansing (2013)
- Bet-the-Company Litigation, Lansing (2009)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Gaming Law
- Government Relations Practice
Special Focus:
- Administrative
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