About Rebecca L.
Rebecca L. Johnson-Ellis practices law in Michigan, split between several regional offices. She takes a matter-of-fact approach to her work. Colleagues describe her as steady and exacting. Clients find a lawyer who explains options plainly and follows through on court deadlines.
Johnson-Ellis earned both her undergraduate and law degrees from Michigan State University. She received a B.A. from the College of Arts and Letters in 1998 and completed her J.D. in 2002. Those years in East Lansing shaped her early legal interests and anchored her professional network in Michigan.
After law school she entered private practice in the state. Over time her work concentrated on personal finance and bankruptcy matters. She is admitted to practice in Michigan and is also admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court, credentials that reflect a practice centered in the state while permitting occasional filings at the highest level of the federal system.
Her professional qualifications include certification in Consumer Bankruptcy Law from the American Board of Certification. That credential signals specialized knowledge of consumer bankruptcy rules, procedures and ethics. In court she represents individuals navigating Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings, advising them on discharge eligibility, debt reorganization and related relief. She handles negotiation with creditors, prepares required filings, and appears at hearings when necessary.
Johnson-Ellis works across multiple offices in Michigan. She maintains a presence in a main office and regional locations in Muskegon, Lansing, Kalamazoo and Big Rapids. That network allows her to meet clients in different communities and appear in nearby district courts when cases require in-person representation.
Her practice combines courtroom work and client counseling. She spends significant time preparing petitions and schedules, reviewing clients’ financial records, and developing repayment proposals where appropriate. She also guides individuals through post-bankruptcy obligations and the steps needed to rebuild credit.
Outside of direct client matters she keeps current on changes to bankruptcy law and procedure. She attends continuing legal education and participates in professional gatherings that address consumer insolvency issues. Her work remains rooted in Michigan, and she continues to serve clients from the firm’s multiple Michigan offices.
She currently concentrates on consumer bankruptcy matters and related financial relief work across the firm’s Michigan offices.
