Keller & Almassian

What Keller & Almassian does

Keller & Almassian, PLC is a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based law firm specializing in bankruptcy, restructuring, creditor/debtor rights, and commercial litigation. Founded in 1928 according to firmographic data and tracing its modern roots to the 1984 start of founding attorney James M. Keller's practice, the firm operates with five active attorneys (four partners—A. Todd Almassian, Michael D. Almassian, Greg J. Ekdahl, and Nicholas S. Laue—and one associate, Sarah A. LaSata) following Keller's December 2024 retirement. The firm serves businesses and individuals across West Michigan and the State of Michigan through five practice areas: Restructuring & Creditor Rights, Litigation & Advocacy, Bankruptcy & Insolvency (Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Subchapter V), Business & Corporate, and Estate Planning. Its positioning centers on a dual creditor/debtor perspective in restructuring matters and on counsel-level expertise recognized through Best Lawyers in America listings annually since 2011, two Fellows of the American College of Bankruptcy, and ABI/TMA industry awards.

The firm's core product is specialized legal expertise rather than a technology platform; there are no proprietary software products, AI/ML capabilities, or disclosed integrations. Partner Todd Almassian additionally serves as a panel mediator for the Federal Bankruptcy Court for the Western and Eastern Districts of Michigan, with in-person mediations held at The Pike House in Grand Rapids. Marketing and distribution rely on direct client engagement at the 230 Fulton Street East office, professional referral networks, an educational blog covering bankruptcy law developments, and seminar presentations through the Federal Bar Association and TMA.

Revenue derives from professional services billed by matter on a case-by-case basis, typically monthly, with rates not publicly disclosed. Customer segments are diversified across creditors, debtors (businesses and individuals), litigation clients, business/corporate clients, and estate planning clients, with one named enterprise testimonial from Volvo Trucks of North America. Ownership follows a traditional Michigan PLC partnership model held by the active partners, with no external investors, parent company, or PE/VC ownership identified.

Name

Keller & Almassian

Legal name

Keller & Almassian, PLC

Website

https://kalawgr.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Keller & Almassian, PLC is a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based law firm specializing in bankruptcy, restructuring, creditor/debtor rights, and commercial litigation, serving businesses and individuals across West Michigan and statewide Michigan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bankruptcy and Restructuring Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Insolvency Law (BPAHAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Insolvency, Restructuring & Bankruptcy Administration (BPAHABAL), Distressed M&A & Special Situations Advisory (BPAHAOAH)

Keywords

• Bankruptcy legal services
• Creditor rights representation
• Commercial litigation counsel
• Business restructuring law
• Estate planning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Rapids

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Services: Professional legal services billed hourly or by matter for bankruptcy representation, restructuring advisory, litigation, corporate services, and estate planning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Keller & Almassian, PLC is a Michigan law firm providing legal representation in bankruptcy and insolvency (Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Subchapter V), restructuring and creditor rights, commercial and construction litigation, business and corporate matters (entity formation, acquisition, dissolution, asset protection), and estate planning. The firm serves both businesses and individuals across West Michigan and the State of Michigan through hourly and matter-based billing.

Product overview

Keller & Almassian, PLC is a law firm offering a unified portfolio of legal services. The core practice areas include Restructuring & Creditor Rights, Litigation & Advocacy, Bankruptcy & Insolvency, Business & Corporate, and Estate Planning. These services are integrated legal offerings designed to meet client needs in financial complexity, dispute resolution, and business matters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Restructuring & Creditor Rights Services Legal services advocating for creditors' rights in financial transactions and insolvency scenarios, providing a comprehensive approach to restructuring and reorganization for businesses and financial institutions.
• Litigation & Advocacy Services Legal dispute resolution services covering commercial litigation, construction litigation, supplier disputes, and insurance disputes for businesses and individuals in Michigan state and federal courts.
• Bankruptcy & Insolvency Services Bankruptcy representation across all chapters, including Chapter 7 liquidations, Chapter 11 reorganizations, Chapter 12 (agricultural), Chapter 13, and Subchapter V for small businesses and individuals.
• Business & Corporate Services Legal services for entity selection, formation, acquisition, dissolution, asset protection, and restructuring for businesses.
• Estate Planning Services Estate planning, trusts, and administration services for individuals seeking legacy preservation and structured wealth transfer.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5 attorneys named to 2025 The Best Lawyers in America list; multiple attorneys recognized annually since 2011

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Scott Chernich (Foster Swift)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2024Todd Almassian and Scott Chernich co-presented at TMA University virtual event on May 14, 2024, discussing Subchapter V cases and current state of courts. Event focused on learning and casual networking for turnaround professionals.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Dickinson Wright PLLC: Multi-jurisdictional Michigan-headquartered firm with a well-established bankruptcy, restructuring and insolvency practice; comparable as a regional competitor in Michigan bankruptcy work but with substantially broader geographic reach and practice depth.
• Honigman LLP: Detroit-based Michigan full-service firm with a nationally recognized bankruptcy and restructuring practice; comparable as a Michigan-based bankruptcy practice competing for creditor and debtor engagements, though at significantly larger scale.
• Butzel Long PC: Detroit-based Michigan firm with a restructuring, bankruptcy, and creditors' rights practice; comparable as a Michigan bankruptcy practice competing for creditor-side and debtor-side engagements at larger scale.
• Dykema Gossett PLLC: Michigan-based full-service law firm with a business restructuring practice; comparable as a Michigan bankruptcy/restructuring competitor with broader national footprint and practice breadth.
• McDonald Hopkins PLC: Midwest-based business law firm with a dedicated restructuring practice group handling bankruptcy, restructuring, and insolvency matters; comparable because of similar bankruptcy/restructuring focus, though at substantially larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Regional players

• Bodman PLC: Detroit-headquartered Michigan business law firm with bankruptcy, restructuring, and creditors' rights practices; comparable as a Michigan bankruptcy practice serving both creditors and debtors in restructuring matters.
• Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC: Michigan-based full-service law firm with a bankruptcy and creditors' rights practice; comparable to Keller & Almassian because both serve West Michigan clients with bankruptcy and restructuring work, and the firms have an established co-presentation relationship through TMA University.
• Varnum LLP: Grand Rapids-headquartered Michigan firm with a bankruptcy and restructuring practice; directly comparable as a West Michigan-based firm handling bankruptcy, insolvency, and litigation matters for businesses and individuals.
• Warner Norcross + Judd LLP: Large Michigan law firm with a bankruptcy and commercial litigation practice serving Grand Rapids and across the state; comparable because both compete for West Michigan bankruptcy and restructuring engagements at a larger scale.
• Miller Johnson PLC: Grand Rapids-based Michigan full-service firm with a bankruptcy, creditors' rights, and insolvency practice; comparable as a West Michigan competitor for bankruptcy and commercial litigation matters.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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