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Awarded Practice Areas

  • Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Gaming Law
  • Government Relations Practice

Location & Hours

123 W Allegan St, Lansing, MI 48933, USA
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00PM
Saturday
Off
Sunday
Off

Biography

Peter Ellsworth has a depth of experience in state administrative law and litigation; commercial litigation; public utility regulation; hospital and health care regulation; gaming; insurance; elections and campaign finance; administrative litigation and judicial appeals; and commercial regulatory matters. He has counseled property and casualty insurance companies in litigation over credit scoring and has counseled gubernatorial campaigns. He has drafted and defended the validity of constitutional amendment on gaming and has provided counsel to Michigan Chamber of Commerce in litigation to block “Reform Government Now” constitutional amendments. Peter provided legal counsel to former Governor Milliken, the longest serving governor in Michigan history.

Education

  • University of Virginia, J.D., graduated 1973

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year – Best Lawyers®

  • Administrative / Regulatory Law, Lansing (2024)
  • Administrative / Regulatory Law, Lansing (2021)
  • Government Relations Practice, Lansing (2020)
  • Government Relations Practice, Lansing (2017)
  • Administrative / Regulatory Law, Lansing (2016)
  • Government Relations Practice, Lansing (2014)
  • Gaming Law, Lansing (2013)
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation, Lansing (2009)

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026

  • Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Gaming Law
  • Government Relations Practice

Special Focus

  • Administrative Law

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