Frederick D. Elias

Frederick D. Elias is an experienced litigation attorney with more than two decades of practice focused on commercial litigation, construction litigation, and labor and employment law. He represents businesses across a wide range of industries, including construction, manufacturing, health care, finance, hospitality, and technology. His work centers on resolving disputes efficiently, reducing legal risk, and aggressively protecting client interests when litigation becomes unavoidable.

Frederick earned his J.D. from Wayne State University Law School and his B.A. in History, with distinction, from the University of Michigan–Dearborn. His legal education provides a strong foundation in analytical reasoning, legal writing, and advocacy. This academic training supports his ability to manage complex disputes, interpret contracts, and present clear legal arguments in both trial and appellate courts.

Throughout his career, Frederick has achieved significant results for clients in high-stakes matters. His experience includes shareholder disputes, breach of fiduciary duty claims, intellectual property litigation, zoning disputes, lien foreclosures, and employment law cases involving discrimination, wage and hour claims, and restrictive covenants. He has secured favorable jury verdicts, summary dismissals, and substantial settlements in cases involving multimillion-dollar claims.

Frederick D. Elias is widely recognized for his courtroom skill and strategic approach to litigation. He is admitted to practice before Michigan courts, multiple federal district courts, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Clients value his focus on risk prevention, decisive advocacy, and clear legal guidance. His practice emphasizes practical solutions, strong preparation, and results-driven representation in complex and demanding legal matters.

Law Office Affiliations

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

Licensed State

• Michigan

Education

• Wayne State University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Michigan at Dearborn
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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