Michael D. Almassian
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, Vincent & 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:
- 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
Professional Associations and Memberships
- RIMS (Risk & Insurance Management Society)
- ELFA (Equipment Leasing & Financing Association)
- Grand Rapids Bar Association, Small Firm Section, Chair
- Michigan Bar Association, Litigation Section, Member
- American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Member
Pro Bono Activities
- Grand Rapids Children's Museum
- Member, Event Sponsorship Committee












