Atty. Michael S McElwee
Michael S McElwee is a lawyer practicing litigation and trial services, receivership law, creditors' rights and 3 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Grand Valley State University in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years.
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Michael S McElwee is a Partner based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at Varnum Llp. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Michigan U.S. Court of Appeals U.S. District Court (1983). Educated at Wayne State University Law School (J.D., 1983) and Grand Valley State University (B.A., 1979). Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael S McElwee is a lawyer practicing litigation and trial services, receivership law, creditors' rights and 3 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Grand Valley State University in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Michael practices at Varnum LLP in Grand Rapids, MI
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Michael S McElwee's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael S McElwee handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael S McElwee is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Michael S McElwee is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Michigan →
Michael S McElwee is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Michigan →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael S McElwee is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Michigan →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Michael S McElwee is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Michigan →
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 Grand Rapids 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 andnue, 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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