About
Jim Rasor is a Senior Trial Counsel at Rasor Law Firm PLLC, with decades of courtroom experience representing individuals and businesses across Michigan. His practice covers real estate, commercial litigation, personal injury, civil rights, employment discrimination, and real estate development and zoning. With hundreds of jury trials and multiple seven-figure verdicts, he has recovered millions of dollars for people harmed by negligence, misconduct, and unlawful treatment. His work reflects a deep understanding of trial strategy, evidence, and complex legal disputes, enabling clients to achieve strong, meaningful results.
Jim earned his J.D. from the University of Detroit School of Law in 1989. He also holds a B.A. in Political Science and Theory from Michigan State University, completed in 1985. This academic foundation provided him with strong analytical, writing, and advocacy skills that continue to support his trial-focused legal practice.
Jim built a diverse legal career focused on litigation and courtroom advocacy after graduating from law school. He founded Rasor Law Firm PLLC in 1994 and has since handled a wide range of cases, including personal injury claims, employment disputes, civil rights matters, and complex real estate issues. He is licensed to practice in Michigan and is admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and the D.C. Circuit.
Jim has helped clients navigate complex legal challenges by providing clear guidance and determined representation throughout his career. He is known for taking cases to verdict when necessary and for pursuing fair outcomes through thorough preparation and aggressive advocacy. His experience allows him to protect client rights, hold wrongdoers accountable, and deliver reliable legal support in high-stakes matters.
Jim Rasor supports his practice by free consultations, broad courtroom experience, and recognition for trial work, including honors for personal injury litigation. Clients benefit from focused strategy, responsive communication, and consistent advocacy designed to achieve lawful, practical, and lasting resolutions.
Law Office Affiliations
- Senior Trial Counsel, Rasor Law Firm PLLC
- Member, State Bar of Michigan
Licensed State
- Michigan
Education
- University of Detroit School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Awards & Badges

- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
- Drug Crime
- Expungement
- Sex Crimes
- Violent Crime
- Discrimination
- Employee Benefits
- Employment Litigation
- Sexual Harassment
- Wage & Hour Laws
- Whistleblower
- Wrongful Termination
- Animal & Dog Bites
- Brain Injury
- Car Accidents
- Construction Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Slip & Fall Accidents
- Trucking Accidents
- Wrongful Death
- Commercial Real Estate
- Alimony
- Divorce & Separation
- Military Divorce
- Uncontested Divorce
- Identity Theft
- LGBTQ Family




