Atty. Melvin J. Babi

Atty. Melvin J. Babi

Melvin J. Babi serves as the managing partner of Babi Legal Group, P.L.L.C., where he provides expert advice on a broad range of legal, business, and compliance matters.

Novi Novi 19 Years Experience 19 year
Call (248) 720-4132

Profile Summary

About Melvin J. Babi at a glance

Melvin J. Babi is a Member based in Novi, Michigan, practicing at Babi Legal Group, PLLC. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on residential, chapter 7, trusts, chapter 13, and probate. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2007) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (2008). Educated at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (J.D., 2006) and Wayne State University (B.S. Business, 2003). Serves clients in Novi, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Melvin J. Babi serves as the managing partner of Babi Legal Group, P.L.L.C., where he provides expert advice on a broad range of legal, business, and compliance matters
  • As chief legal officer, Melvin oversees legal issues and best-practices for all departments, including legal drafting and negotiating various commercial agreements including manufacturing, distribution, employment, licensing, joint venture, supply and complex intellectual property agreements
  • Melvin also oversees compliance, consulting services, marketing, sales, finance, human resources, corporate governance, and business policy
  • Melvin also serves as managing partner of Babi Legal Group, P.L.L.C., a respected general practice law firm in Farmington Hills, Michigan
  • In his private practice, Melvin advises consumers and small businesses in areas including business law, bankruptcy, debt-resolution, real estate law, corporate law, contract drafting and negotiating and criminal and civil litigation
  • His prior experience includes distinction as the most productive attorney within the largest bankruptcy law firm in Michigan
  • He completed clerkships for the 48th District Court of Michigan in Bloomfield Hills and HSM Law Offices in Farmington Hills, Michigan
  • Melvin earned a J.D. from the University of Detroit’s Mercy School of Law
  • While in law school, he participated in a study abroad program through the University of Baltimore, where he studied European Union law and international business law
  • Melvin was admitted to the Michigan State Bar in 2007 and the U.S
  • District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan in 2008
  • He is a member of the American Bar Association and Chaldean American Bar Association
  • He received a BA in business administration and corporate finance from Wayne State University, where he graduated Cum Laude and was a Golden Key scholar
  • Melvin’s legal education, experience, and business management background have given him a keen ability to apply legal concepts to corporate growth strategies
  • He uses his legal agility to help companies drive profits while mitigating risks and protecting assets
  • A devoted family man, Melvin enjoys spending quality time with his family, a regular member of the gym and always trying to improve his mediocre golf skills

Recognitions

Super Lawyers, 2014 through 2022 Top Lawyers, 2021 & 2022 The American Society of Legal Advocates The Marquis Who's Who in America Crain’s Detroit Business Top Attorneys, 2014 The Nationals Top 100 Lawyers Advocate

Practice Areas Explained

Melvin J. Babi's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melvin J. Babi handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Residential Real Estate

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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

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Trusts

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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Melvin J. Babi is one of 5,723 chapter 13 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 13 attorneys in Michigan →

Probate

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Novi are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melvin J. Babi

Where is Melvin J. Babi's law office located?
Melvin J. Babi's law practice is located in Novi, Michigan. The firm is Babi Legal Group, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melvin J. Babi handle?
Melvin J. Babi focuses on residential, chapter 7, trusts, chapter 13, probate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Melvin J. Babi practiced law?
Melvin J. Babi has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Melvin J. Babi go to law school?
Melvin J. Babi earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.S. Business, 2003).
How can I contact Melvin J. Babi for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Bankruptcy Business Law Real Estate Adverse Possession Bankruptcy Arbitration Bankruptcy Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Chapter 12 Bankruptcy Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Collections Bankruptcy Fraud Bankruptcy Litigation Bankruptcy Mediation Bankruptcy Reorganization Bankruptcy Taxation Bankruptcy Trustees Rights Boundary Disputes Commercial Bankruptcy Commercial Conveyancing Commercial Foreclosure Commercial Insolvency Commercial Real Estate Commercial Real Estate Acquisitions Commercial Real Estate Bankruptcy Commercial Real Estate Contracts Commercial Real Estate Development Commercial Real Estate Finance Commercial Real Estate Foreclosure Commercial Real Estate Litigation Commercial Real Estate Sales Commercial Real Estate Syndication Commercial Real Estate Workouts Commercial Recovery Commercial Workouts Common Interest Community Law Community Association Law Condominium Association Law Condominium Conversions Condominium Development Condominium Law Condominium Timeshares Conservation Easements Consumer Bankruptcy Conveyancing Cooperative Conversions Cooperative Housing Association Law Cooperative Housing Law Creditor Bankruptcy Debt Relief Debtor Bankruptcy Easements Foreclosures Fraudulent Conveyance Historic Conservation Easements Homeowners Association Law Industrial Real Estate Law Insolvency International Bankruptcy International Insolvency International Real Estate Land Acquisitions Land Sales Land Trusts Liquidations Manufactured Housing Law Mixed Use Development Mobile Home Law Out Of Court Debt Restructuring Personal Bankruptcy Planned Unit Development Law Pre Bankruptcy Workouts Property Management Quiet Title Real Estate Acquisitions Real Estate Arbitration Real Estate Banking Law Real Estate Bankruptcy Real Estate Brokerage Law Real Estate Brokers And Agents Liability Real Estate Brokers Licensing Real Estate Brokers Malpractice Real Estate Brokers Malpractice Defense Real Estate Collections Real Estate Contracts Real Estate Development Real Estate Errors And Omissions Real Estate Exchanges Real Estate Finance Real Estate Foreclosure Real Estate Fraud Real Estate Investment Real Estate Investment Taxation Real Estate Investment Trusts Real Estate Joint Ventures Real Estate Leasing Real Estate Litigation Real Estate Mediation Real Estate Partnerships Real Estate Restructuring Real Estate Sales Real Estate Secured Lending Real Estate Securities Real Estate Settlements Real Estate Syndication Real Estate Tax Appeals Real Estate Tax Assessment Real Estate Tax Foreclosure Real Estate Tax Liens Real Estate Taxation Real Estate Title Real Estate Title Examination Real Estate Title Insurance Real Estate Trade Association Law Real Estate Valuation Real Estate Workouts Real Property Real Property Acquisitions Real Property Development Real Property Finance Receivership Repossessions Residential Real Estate Residential Real Estate Acquisitions Residential Real Estate Development Residential Real Estate Finance Residential Real Estate Foreclosure Residential Real Estate Sales Retail Development Right Of Way Easements Shopping Center Acquisitions Shopping Center Development Shopping Center Law Waterfront Development Workouts Workouts Taxation

Education

J.D.
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
- 2006
B.S. Business
Wayne State University
- 2003

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 2007
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 2008

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