James A. Jim Plemmons

Bet-the-Company Litigation

5.0 (1 reviews)

Detroit, Michigan

36+ years experience

Dickinson Wright PLLC

Updated: Jan 04, 2026

Contact Information

313-223-3106

https://www.dickinson-wright.com/our-people/jamesa_plemmons

500 Woodward Avenue, Suite 4000, Detroit, MI 48226-3425

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Bio

James Plemmons provides counsel to secured lenders, unsecured lenders, bankruptcy trustees, debtors, shareholders, and investor groups in all nature of bankruptcy, restructuring, and workout proceedings, including corporate and individual reorganization and liquidation proceedings. He has represented insurance companies such as Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, Travelers Insurance Company and Nationwide Insurance Company with regard to workout, foreclosure and bankruptcy matters. In addition to his listing in Best Lawyers in America, Mr. Plemmons is recognized as a DBusiness Top Lawyer and is listed in Michigan Super Lawyers as well as Chambers USA, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. James Plemmons provides counsel to secured lenders, unsecured lenders, bankruptcy trustees, debtors, shareholders, and investor groups in all nature of bankruptcy, restructuring, and workout proceedings, including corporate and individual reorganization and liquidation proceedings. He has represented insurance companies such as Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, Travelers Insurance Company and Nationwide Insurance Company with regard to workout, foreclosure and bankruptcy matters. In addition to his listing in Best Lawyers in America, Mr. Plemmons is recognized as a DBusiness Top Lawyer and is listed in Michigan Super Lawyers as well as Chambers USA, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Michigan

State Capital

Lansing

Highest Court

Michigan Supreme Court

Bar Association

State Bar of Michigan

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Bet-the-Company Litigation

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Detroit (2026)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Bankruptcy, Detroit (2026)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Bankruptcy, Detroit (2024)
Lawyer of the Year: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Detroit (2023)
Lawyer of the Year: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Detroit (2021)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Bankruptcy, Detroit (2020)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Bankruptcy, Detroit (2018)
Lawyer of the Year: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Detroit (2016)
Recognized: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Recognized: Bet-the-Company Litigation
Recognized: Commercial Litigation
Recognized: Litigation - Bankruptcy

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007

Education

American University Washington College of Law, J.D., graduated 1989

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Reviews

Jessica Morris

3 months ago

A formidable advocate in complex financial restructuring

Our company faced a critical situation with a major debtor in Chapter 11 proceedings. We engaged James Plemmons at Dickinson Wright based on his reputation in bankruptcy litigation, and it was the best decision we could have made. With over three decades of experience, his counsel was not just legally sound but strategically brilliant. He guided our secured lender group through the intricate workout with a steady hand, anticipating opposing counsel's moves and protecting our position at every turn. His recent recognition as Lawyer of the Year is clearly well-earned. Mr. Plemmons is more than an attorney; he is a trusted advisor who delivers results under immense pressure. We achieved a favorable resolution that exceeded our expectations.