USA Guide 2026 : Michigan
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Our attorneys emphasize creative, practical approaches to achieve our clients’ objectives in a timely, cost-effective manner. Our core group of attorneys draws upon the expertise of specialists in other practice areas as needed, including banking, pension benefits, litigation, environmental, tax and real estate.
We have a comprehensive practice in the areas of bankruptcy, reorganization, workouts, and debtor-creditor rights. Because we represent many financial institutions, we regularly represent the interests of lenders in workouts, bankruptcies and troubled credit situations in nearly all industries, using our experience to help preserve collateral value and maximize realization. Our attorneys also assist creditors and creditors’ committees, trustees, purchasers of assets and lessors of real and personal property. We also assist business clients with acquisitions, financial restructurings, and other debtor-creditor issues.
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Bodman is a preeminent law firm in both banking and finance and bankruptcy and restructuring. The law firm maintains a strong focus on debtor-creditor rights, reorganizations and workouts. It offers comprehensive advice to individual creditors, creditor committees and trustees, and represents a wide variety of commercial and community banks and credit unions in Michigan.
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Bodman represented Mitsubishi HC Capital America in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases of Nikola Corporation and its affiliates in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
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Bodman's biggest strength is its ability to be pragmatic in its approach with clients. Not only do the lawyers know the law, but they also have great business acumen which helps them be better partners.
Bodman's timely, decisive advice allows clients to keep their eye on the ball and focus on achieving optimal outcomes after weighing strategic alternatives.
Bodman has a good appreciation for both the legal and commercial implications of bankruptcy. It really understands the business side.
Bodman has a complete understanding of the legal as well as business matters.
Bodman stands out for its quality of advice, speed of turnaround, flexibility and ability to make our position clearly known to opposing counsel.
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Jaimee Witten is particularly noted for her experience advising banks and other lenders on workouts and bankruptcy proceedings.
Jaimee Witten is very prompt and thorough in her responses.
Jaimee has always exceeded my expectations.
Jaimee Witten is responsive, knows her work, turns things around and is easy and enjoyable to work with.
Jaimee provides excellent service and is very responsive. She is able to handle complex legal matters and understands banking.
Jaimee's acute attention to detail and quick preparation of work products help us to be responsive to the needs of our customers while being protective of our interests.
Robert Diehl is cochair of Bodman's bankruptcy and debtor-creditor rights group. He is a highly experienced attorney who assists with a wide range of bankruptcies, in addition to guiding clients through out-of-court workouts.
Bob Diehl is well regarded in the industry; his advice is excellent and he is more responsive than anyone I've ever worked with. He's exceptional.
Bob is an excellent counsellor. I want Bob in my corner every time.
Bob is able to handle our most complex legal issues with ease. He has an excellent understanding of banking and business.
Bob Diehl is the best of the best. He is very knowledgeable and has the ability to articulate our position in a way that moves the process forward quickly.
Bob's incredible business acumen, knowledge and experience in a broad range of industries make him an invaluable attorney and counsellor.
Brian Trumbauer is held in high regard for his ability to assist clients in workout and Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
His attention to detail and ability to draft agreements that work and benefit us is unparalleled.
Brian has a steady hand and is a good resource. He is good to bounce ideas off of.
Ralph is a wonderful listener, and best of all he always gives actionable, thoughtful and helpful advice.
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
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Jaimee Witten
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