Frank J. Ellias

Frank J. Ellias is an attorney with more than 30 years of experience advising clients in business law, real estate, health care, taxation, and estate planning. His practice serves developers, manufacturers, medical professionals, and business owners in complex transactions and regulatory matters. He is known for delivering focused, efficient legal solutions and for adapting legal strategies to meet modern economic and operational challenges across a wide range of industries.

Ellias earned a B.A., with distinction, from the University of Michigan, followed by a J.D., cum laude, from Wayne State University. He later obtained an LL.M. in Taxation from New York University. His formal legal training supports advanced work in tax planning, business structuring, and complex financial transactions, allowing him to address legal, regulatory, and tax considerations in an integrated and strategic manner.

Throughout his career, Ellias has represented clients in high-value real estate developments, acquisitions, financing arrangements, and business transactions. His experience includes venture capital matters, bank financing, loan restructuring, and large-scale workout negotiations. He also advises health care practices on acquisitions, compliance, employment agreements, and succession planning, as well as representing clients before tax authorities in audits and disputes.

Frank J. Ellias is widely respected for his analytical skill, negotiation experience, and practical legal guidance. He has successfully handled multi-million-dollar transactions, complex tax controversies, and long-term planning matters for businesses and individuals. His approach emphasizes clarity, precision, and cost-effective solutions. Clients rely on his depth of experience and disciplined advocacy to navigate sophisticated legal challenges and protect long-term financial and operational interests.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Ellias & Elias, P.C.
• Member, State Bar of Michigan
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Michigan

Education

• New York University
  Master of Law (LLM)
• Wayne State University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Michigan
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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