USA Guide 2026 : Michigan
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.
Miller Canfield has a broad-based Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Insolvency practice that consistently ranks as one of the top restructuring practices in Michigan, representing troubled companies, customers, suppliers, owners, creditors, lenders and acquirers in the full spectrum of litigation and in and out of court restructuring transactions. Miller Canfield's loan enforcement team helps lenders maximize their recovery on troubled loans. The firm's supplier workout team has been extensively involved in virtually every auto industry-related bankruptcy case in the U.S. and Canada in the last decade, representing the interests of a large American automobile manufacturer and several Tier 1 auto parts suppliers.
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Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone has a highly regarded Detroit-based practice able to leverage a global network of offices to handle both domestic and cross-border work. The firm is looked to for assistance in a broad range of litigious and out-of-court matters. It is deeply knowledgeable of the automotive space, among others.
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Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone represented Forge Resources Group in a case that commenced with the filing of an involuntary bankruptcy case by a competitor of the client. The case was subsequently converted into a Chapter 11 case.
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The team was efficient and very responsive to all questions and concerns.
The team benefits from a thoughtful mix of highly experienced elder statesmen who provide strategic judgment and perspective, alongside a capable day-to-day team that drives execution.
Miller Canfield has incredible knowledge of the subject matter and unique math and statistical skills to best present the data and related arguments.
They're very proactive in identifying risk, being creative and proposing solutions. They see things we didn't spot on our end. They're very valuable.
Miller Canfield understands the challenges facing clients and helps them identify and prioritize needs, develop strategies and execute with an eye to achieving the optimal outcome.
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Jonathan Green has a wide range of experience within the automotive industry and assists with both distressed and non-distressed restructurings.
Jonathan is deeply knowledgeable and highly strategic in his view of the options available and how they fit the operating context.
Jonathan has been great.
Marc Swanson has notable experience of representing banks, as lenders, in bankruptcy proceedings. He is also adept at providing counsel on insolvency matters.
Marc is an excellent attorney.
Marc is a highly sophisticated and knowledgeable counsellor and a natural-born leader. He brings incredible value to his clients and takes complete responsibility for delivering results.
Marc is a very exceptional attorney, a great go-to person to bounce ideas off of, a steady hand. He can execute, knows what to do, doesn't overstep but takes over when needed.
Marc provides exceptional business and legal advice both in and out of court, with a keen understanding of how deals should be done.
Steven Roach is widely experienced in the bankruptcy and restructuring sphere, handling distressed transactions and a breadth of litigation.
His experience of the industry and understanding of what we want and how to go about asking for it has resulted in very successful outcomes for us.
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
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Marc Swanson
Head of Department
Nancy Valentine
Stephen LaPlante
Ronald Spinner
Steven Roach
Danielle Mason Anderson
Scott Lesser
Megan Baxter-Labut
Erika Giroux
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