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Jaimee L. Witten, Bankruptcy Attorney in Detroit, Michigan

focused on Bankruptcy and Business

Detroit, MI

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Jaimee L. Witten is an attorney based in Detroit, MICHIGAN. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy and Business.

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Detroit, MICHIGAN
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Bankruptcy · Business
  • Handles Bankruptcy and Business matters from Detroit, MICHIGAN.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026).

About Jaimee L. Witten: Jaimee L. Witten is an attorney based in Detroit, MICHIGAN. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy and Business.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Jaimee takes on

Jaimee concentrates on bankruptcy and business. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jaimee handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Bankruptcy cases in Detroit, Michigan

Jaimee takes bankruptcy matters in Detroit, Michigan. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jaimee agrees to represent you.

Business cases in Detroit, Michigan

Jaimee takes business matters in Detroit, Michigan. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jaimee agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Jaimee L. Witten — bankruptcy lawyer in Detroit

Jaimee L. Witten is an attorney based in Detroit, MICHIGAN. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy and Business.

Jaimee L. Witten specializes in representing clients in workouts, commercial bankruptcies, handling troubled suppliers, and other creditor’s rights situations. Her experience, ability to think quickly, and innate efficiency enable her to deliver the time-sensitive work product often required by clients dealing with these crisis situations.

Jaimee began her career in Washington D.C. at Arnold & Porter LLP (now Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer), in its bankruptcy practice group, representing the full spectrum of bankruptcy parties (including debtors, unsecured creditor committees, secured creditors and 363 purchasers). While there, she participated in representing US Airways and Northwest Airlines in their bankruptcy cases. Jaimee is the vice chair of Bodman's Banking and Bankruptcy and Debtor-Creditor Rights groups.

Since moving back home to Michigan, Jaimee’s focus has been on corporate workouts for financial institutions. She counsels lenders on, among other things, loan modifications, loan sales, loans to common carriers and other loans that involve “secret” liens, factoring arrangements, intercreditor agreements, and DIP and exit financing.

Jaimee also advises middle market and ABL lenders with respect to loan structuring and documentation. The perspective she has gained from seeing loan documents in bankruptcies and workouts allows her to offer valuable proactive advice on the front end of transactions.

Jaimee's approach to bankruptcy cases

Jaimee L. Witten specializes in representing clients in workouts, commercial bankruptcies, handling troubled suppliers, and other creditor’s rights situations. Her experience, ability to think quickly, and innate efficiency enable her to deliver the time-sensitive work product often required by clients dealing with these crisis situations. Jaimee began her career in Washington D.C. at Arnold &…

The kind of cases Jaimee takes

Jaimee reviews new inquiries case-by-case for bankruptcy and business matters in Detroit and the surrounding Michigan area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • George Washington University

    J.D.

  • Michigan State University

    B.A.

Jurisdictions

Jaimee's state bar admissions

  • District of Columbia

    ACTIVE

  • Michigan, State Bar

    ACTIVE

Jaimee studied at J.D. in George Washington University and B.A. in Michigan State University.

Law school and academic background

Jaimee completed J.D. in George Washington University and B.A. in Michigan State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jaimee runs in Michigan is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Jaimee has received 7 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — DBusiness

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Magazine "Top Lawyers" 2018, Bankruptcy and Creditor/Debtor Rights

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Michigan Rising Stars

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — DBusiness (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Magazine "Top Lawyers" 2018, Bankruptcy and Creditor/Debtor Rights (2026).

Locations

Jaimee L. Witten's office in Detroit

Jaimee's primary office is at 1901 Saint Antoine Street, Detroit, Michigan, 48226. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

1901 Saint Antoine Street

Detroit, Michigan 48226

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Hiring guide

How to hire Jaimee L. Witten — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new bankruptcy attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jaimee usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Jaimee charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jaimee's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jaimee will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a bankruptcy attorney in Detroit, Michigan

A short list to run through before you commit: How many bankruptcy matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jaimee

Jaimee discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in bankruptcy practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every bankruptcy matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jaimee confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Jaimee's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many bankruptcy practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Jaimee L. Witten

  • How much does it cost to hire Jaimee for a bankruptcy case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jaimee walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Jaimee offer a free consultation?

    Jaimee charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jaimee's office. Some bankruptcy attorneys offer free consults — check Jaimee's current terms during booking.

  • How long do bankruptcy cases in Michigan typically take?

    Simple bankruptcy matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jaimee gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Jaimee take my case if I'm outside Detroit?

    Jaimee is licensed in Michigan. Matters governed by Michigan law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jaimee will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Jaimee?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jaimee will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Jaimee accepting new bankruptcy clients right now?

    Jaimee's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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