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Michael D. Almassian

Michael D. Almassian

Partner
Location:
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Phone:
(616) 364-2100
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, 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
Focus We specialize in representing businesses and owners anticipating or experiencing financial distress. Approach to Law We counsel clients so that their resources and assets are marshaled for corporate and individual protection. Expertise We possess more than 75 years of collective experience.
Firm Address

Keller & Almassian, PLC
2810 East Beltline Lane
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525
Phone: 616-364-2100
Fax: 616-364-2200

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