Michael P. James
Contact
Phone: 517.377.0823
Fax: 517.482.0887
Phone: 313.237.7300
Executive Summary
Michael James combines his experience as an entrepreneur, judicial officer, mediator and litigator to develop dynamic solutions to complex legal and business problems. Mr. James believes that successful representation hinges on customer orientation. To this end, Mr. James provides representation and counseling related to all facets of business enterprise, health care law matters and employer-employee relations, including: entity formation and governance, joint ventures, business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, professional services arrangements, employer/employee relations, federal and state regulatory compliance, physician practices, integrated delivery systems, and health care reform.
Education
University of Michigan (CSSGB, Six Sigma Certification in Healthcare)
Michigan State University, Eli Broad Graduate School of Management (M.B.A., Human Resources, Leadership & Change Management)
University of Miami School of Law (J.D., Commercial Law & International Law)
Faculty of Laws, University College London (course work in international law)
University of Michigan (B.A. with distinction, History & Political Science)
Trinity College, Dublin (course work in European relations)
Bar and Court Admissions
State Bar of Michigan
State Bar of Florida
U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan
U.S. District Court, Southern and Middle Districts of Florida
Professional Associations
State Bar of Michigan
- Business Law Section
- Labor and Employment Law Section
- Health Care law Section
State Bar of Florida
University of Michigan Alumni Association
University of Miami School of Law Alumni Association
Michigan State University Alumni Association
Broad M.B.A. Association
Phi Alpha Theta (past president)
Beta Gamma Sigma
Delta Epsilon Iota
Sigma Iota Rho
Pi Sigma Alpha
Other Professional Experience
Michael James Law (2010-2011)
Michigan State University, Eli Broad School of Management, Department of Management (2009-2010)
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida (2005-2008)
Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. (2005-2008)
United States Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals (2004)
Distinctions and Certifications
Top 8% of MBA Class of 2010, Eli Broad Graduate School of Management, Michigan State University
Commended for extraordinary legal work in a published opinion by the Honorable Alan S. Gold
Numerous Dean’s Lists appearances: Univ. of Miami School of Law; Univ. of Michigan
Univ. of Miami School of Law Highest Grade/Book Awards (Adv. Legal Research and Citizenship)
Founder and 2-yr. Editor-in-Chief of the Michigan Journal of History (currently in its 14th Edition)
Publications and Presentations
“Accountable Care Organizations in Michigan: A Whitepaper on ACOs and Michigan Law,” Health Care Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, August 2012.
"Punitive Damages in Florida Class Actions," Litigation Quarterly, Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A., May 2007
"Do Your Employees Have the Right Stuff?" Business Law Analysis, April 2010
"Cultivating Business Growth in the Greater Lansing Area," The Greater Lansing Business Monthly, December 2011
"Cornerstones for Successful Michigan Businesses," Presentation to the University of Michigan Club of Greater Detroit, The Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, February 2012
Community Activities
University of Michigan Club of Greater Detroit
University of Michigan Club of Greater Lansing
Broad MBA Alumni Mentorship Program
University of Michigan Alumni Association Mentorship Program
Grand River Connection
Ann Arbor Young Professionals
