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Michael D. Almassian

Michael D. Almassian

Partner
Location:
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Phone:
616-365-5081
866-755-7386 (Toll Free)
Fax:
(616) 364-2200
E-mail:

Mike Almassian represents a variety businesses and individual clients in a wide spectrum of matters ranging from simple breach of contract claims to complex commercial disputes. Before joining Keller & Almassian PLC, Mike practiced as a litigator for one of Michigan’s largest law firms. He gained trial experience representing commercial clients in litigation matters in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Missouri and West Virginia.

Representative Experience:

  • Frequently appointed as counsel for State Court Receivers.
  • Represents various domestic and international businesses in breach of contract and collection matters throughout the State of Michigan.
    Designated Michigan counsel for international vehicle and equipment leasing corporation.
  • Represented multiple clients in a multi-million dollar industrial environmental contamination case resulting in a favorable settlement after Plaintiffs faced a directed verdict at trial.
  • Assisted several corporate and individual mortgagees in foreclosure actions to liquidate and maximize the value of collateral in favor of secured parties.
  • Represented title insurance company against its agent in a million dollar defalcation case in West Michigan.
  • Defended businesses in bankruptcy preference avoidance claims.
  • Defended lakefront property owners in adverse possession claim.
  • Represented Plaintiffs in defective knee implant claim against global supplier of knee and hip replacement devices.

Areas of Practice

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Creditor's Rights
  • Real Estate Tax Appeals
  • Asset Protection
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Products Liability
  • Receiverships

Bar Admissions

  • Michigan, 2001
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan

Education

  • Wayne State University Law School, Detroit, Michigan
    • J.D. - 2001
  • The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina
    • B.A. - 1998

Honors and Awards

  • Michigan Rising Stars, 2011

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Grand Rapids Bar Association, Small Firm Section, Past Chair
  • Michigan Bar Association, Litigation Section, Member
  • American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Member

Pro Bono Activities

  • Pro Bono Program of West Michigan
  • Forest Hills Educational Foundation
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