Mike Wernette
Michael Wernette has over 18 years’ experience representing corporations, small businesses, and individuals in complex commercial, business, and bankruptcy matters. Mike has established a reputation for strength and skill as a trial lawyer and counselor for clients throughout Michigan, as well as New York, Delaware, Ohio, Minnesota, Colorado, Florida, and California. Mike and his wife Tonia and their children reside in Beverly Hills, Michigan
Work: (248) 663-5170
Mobile: (248) 703-6808
Email: mike@wernetteheilman.comWayne State University, J.D.
Michigan State University, B.A.State Bar of Michigan
Michigan Court of Appeals
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth CircuitCo-author of the Litigating in Bankruptcy Court chapter within Handling Consumer and Small Business Bankruptcies in Michigan, Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 2009 – 2012.
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September, 2012, Hidden Pitfalls Within the Michigan Building Contract Fund Act (aka, the “Builder’s Trust Fund Act”), sponsored by the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants.
November, 2011, Tax Anatomy of the Business Divorce, sponsored by the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants.
2007, The Business “Divorce”— Breakups of Closely-Held Companies, sponsored by the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants.
2006, Bankruptcy Actions and the CPA’s Role, sponsored by the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants.Detroit Athletic Club, Detroit, Michigan
Woodside Athletic Club, Beverly Hills, MichiganNamed to the Michigan Super Lawyers® list for 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014 — a peer review survey that selects the top 5% of Michigan-licensed attorneys.
Vice Chairman, Oakland County Bar Association Debtor/Creditor Committee, 2014-15Mike Wernette Successful Litigation