About
C. David Bargamian is a trusted legal advisor whose practice encompasses real estate law, corporate law, environmental matters, and business counseling. With decades of experience, he assists clients across a wide range of transactions and disputes, especially in real estate development, financing, and complex creditor-related matters.
Mr. Bargamian earned his Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Arts from Wayne State University. He graduated magna cum laude from the law school and was inducted into the Order of the Coif, distinguishing him among his peers. His background in business administration and finance further enhances his legal strategies in commercial and financial matters.
Mr. Bargamian has represented institutional lenders, pension funds, developers, and corporate clients in large-scale property acquisitions, bankruptcies, and loan workouts. His real estate litigation experience includes property tax appeals, enforcing financing documents, and defending contamination claims. He also advises clients on warranty liabilities, environmental risk, and joint ventures.
Mr. Bargamian’s clients rely on him to protect their interests in and out of court. He has acted as lead counsel in high-profile engagements, including serving the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau and Detroit Super Bowl XL Host Committee. He frequently represents clients in commercial lending, bankruptcy proceedings, and environmental negotiations.
In addition to his practice, C. David Bargamian has contributed to legal education as an adjunct professor at Ave Maria School of Law, where he taught real estate transactions. He is a consistent honoree in Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers for his excellence in banking, finance, and real estate litigation.
With a reputation for results and deep industry knowledge, Mr. Bargamian continues to provide strategic counsel to businesses navigating complex legal landscapes in Michigan and beyond.
Law Office Affiliations
- Member, Kerr, Russell and Weber, PLC
- Former Member, Barris, Sott, Denn & Driker, PLLC
- Member, American Bankruptcy Institute
- Member, State Bar of Michigan
- Member, Southern Wayne County Chamber of Commerce
Licensed State
- Michigan
Education
- Wayne State University Law School
Juris Doctor (J.D.) - Wayne State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration / Finance
Awards & Badges


- Appeals
- Banking
- Chapter 11 bankruptcy
- Chapter 13 bankruptcy
- Chapter 7 bankruptcy
- Commercial real estate
- Contracts and agreements
- Corporate and incorporation
- Debt and lending agreements
- Debt collection
- Debt settlement
- Discrimination
- Federal regulation
- Foreclosure
- Land use and zoning
- Limited liability company (LLC)
- Litigation
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Partnership
- State, local, and municipal law
- Trademark application
- Trademark infringement
- White collar crime
- Workers compensation
- Wrongful termination