Atty. Paul A. Thursam
EXPERIENCE Mr. Paul Thursam is an equity shareholder in the firm’s Business Practice Group, and Real Estate Practice Group.
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Paul A. Thursam is a Shareholder based in Troy, Michigan, practicing at Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C.. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, business, real estate, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2008). Educated at Wayne State Law School J.D. (—) and University of Michigan, Ross School of Business B.B.A. with distinction (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships • State Bar of Michigan • Italian American Bar Association. Serands clients in Troy, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- EXPERIENCE Mr. Paul Thursam is an equity shareholder in the firm’s Business Practice Group, and Real Estate Practice Group
- Mr. Thursam’s legal experience is broad and includes all matters of real estate financing and transactions, mergers and acquisitions, leases, business disputes, conveyancing, and banking transactions
- Mr. Thursam’s clients are typically landlords, small business owners, banks, and borrowers
- Since beginning his career in 2008, Mr. Thursam has been recognized as a “Top Lawyer” by dBusiness magazine for 2012-2018, and as a SuperLawyer “Rising Star” for 2012-2019
- In 2014, Michigan Lawyers Weekly selected Mr. Thursam as an “Up and Coming Lawyer.” He was also selected for the Detroit Regional Chamber’s “Leadership Detroit” program and Crain’s Leadership Academy
- He serves on the Board of Review for Grosse Pointe Shores
- on the Board of Directors for the Wayne State Law School Alumni Association
- and he is a past President of the Italian American Bar Association for Michigan
- Mr. Thursam co-chaired two symposiums at U of D Mercy Law School and is published in the Michigan Real Property Law Section Journal
- Mr. Thursam is “AV” Rated by Martindale Hubbell (4.9/5.0)
- The firm’s summer clerk program is managed primarily by Mr. Thursam, who conducts interviews and makes recommendations to the firm’s hiring committee
- Law students are encouraged to contact Mr. Thursam directly for more information
- Mr. Thursam is a graduate of the Ross School of Business, at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor
- As an undergraduate, he was awarded numerous Class and University Honors, including the William J. Branstrom Prize for academics
- Later, he received his Juris Doctor from Wayne State Law School, where he was Assistant Editor of the Wayne Law Review
- Real Property law section •Summer Conference 2010: Urban Farming Roundtable, June, 2010 •Co-Chair: Current Issues in Multi-Family Housing Law & Financing, June 3, 2010 •Summer Conference 2011: Urban Farming Roundtable, July, 2011 Leadership • Co-Chair: Urban Farming Symposium, sponsored by UDM Law School (2012) • 2011 Chairman, Troy Chamber of Commerce Business Referral Group IV • Serves on the Village of Grosse Pointe Shores Board of Review • Co-Chair: Urban Farming Symposium, sponsored by UDM Law School (2011) • Past President, Italian American Bar Association • Board of Directors, Wayne State University Law School Alumni Association Distinctions Peer Reviewed - 4.9/5.0 rising star: 2012-2020 top lawyers: 2012-2018 top attorney • Crain’s Leadership Academy, Inaugural Class, 2017 •Leadership Detroit, Class XXXVI •Michigan Lawyers Weekly Up & Coming Lawyers 2014 ARTICLES PUBLICATIONS • Proposed Revisions to Section 67(3) of the Condominium Act •R edevelopment, Reconfiguration, & Re-Sale of Failed Condominium Projects & Subdivisions REAL PROPERTY LAW SECTION • Summer Conference 2010: Urban Farming Roundtable, June, 2010 • Co-Chair: Current Issues in Multi-Family Housing Law & Financing, June 3, 2010 • Summer Conference 2011: Urban Farming Roundtable, July, 2011 News / blog GMH Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2026 Sep 10, 2025 Adam Levitsky, Alexander Lebedinski, Anthony Chubb, Bruce W. Haffey, Courtney Q. Moore, David Occhiuto, Donald K. Warwick, Elizabeth “Liza” Favaro, Firm News, Geoffrey S. Wagner, George A. Contis, Jared Trust, John R. Fleming, Julius H. Giarmarco, Kara S. Ferrara, Katherine Ross, Keela Johnson, Kenneth B. Chapie, LeRoy H. Wulfmeier, III, Matthew S. Weaver, News, Paul A. Thursam, Ryan L. Perry, Samantha Faulkner, Thomas P. Cavanaugh, Timothy J. Mullins, Victoria S. Lehman, William H. Heritage, III, William H. Horton GMH Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2026GMH is proud to announce that numerous attorneys from our Troy office have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America
- These honors... 21 GMH Attorneys named to 2024 Best Lawyers List Aug 29, 2023 Adam Levitsky, Bruce W. Haffey, Dennis M. Rauss, Elizabeth “Liza” Favaro, Firm News, George A. Contis, Jared Trust, John A. Anderson, John R. Fleming, Julius H. Giarmarco, Kara S. Ferrara, Keela Johnson, Lauren Studley, LeRoy H. Wulfmeier, III, Matthew S. Weaver, News, Paul A. Thursam, Ryan L. Perry, Thomas P. Cavanaugh, Timothy J. Mullins, Victoria S. Lehman, William H. Heritage, III, William H. Horton 21 Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. lawyers named to 2024 Best Lawyers list
- Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, has named the following lawyers from Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton as The Best Lawyers in... 26 Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C
- Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers Aug 29, 2024 Adam Levitsky, Anthony Chubb, Bruce W. Haffey, Dennis M. Rauss, Donald K. Warwick, Elizabeth “Liza” Favaro, Firm News, Geoffrey S. Wagner, George A. Contis, Jared Trust, John A. Anderson, John R. Fleming, Julius H. Giarmarco, Kara S. Ferrara, Katherine Ross, Keela Johnson, Kenneth B. Chapie, Lauren Studley, LeRoy H. Wulfmeier, III, Matthew S. Weaver, News, Paul A. Thursam, Ryan L. Perry, Thomas P. Cavanaugh, Timothy J. Mullins, Victoria S. Lehman, William H. Heritage, III, William H. Horton 26 Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C
- Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers Award Recipients and Ones to Watch in America August 29, 2024 -- Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. is pleased to announce that 23 lawyers have been included in the 2025 edition of
- Paul A. Thursam has been named Equity Partner at Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C
- Dec 1, 2019 Firm News, News, Paul A. Thursam TROY, Mich. - December 1: We are excited to announce that Mr. Paul Thursam has been named Equity Partner at Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C
- Mr. Thursam’s legal experience is broad and includes all matters of real estate financing and transactions, mergers and
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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 Troy 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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