Stuart M. Collis

Stuart M. Collis, Esq. is a partner at Collis, Griffor & Hendra and a highly experienced attorney serving clients across Michigan and beyond. He represents individuals and businesses in family law, collections, civil litigation, bankruptcy, and criminal matters. His practice reflects more than two decades of courtroom, advisory, and appellate experience.

Stuart earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan and later received his Juris Doctor from Western Michigan University–Cooley Law School. He graduated cum laude, ranked in the top 17 percent of his class, and served on the Thomas M. Cooley Law School Law Review, demonstrating strong academic and analytical achievement.

Stuart is licensed to practice law in Michigan, New York, and Illinois. He is also admitted to practice before multiple federal courts, including the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan, the Southern District of Indiana, the United States Tax Court, and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Stuart focuses heavily on collections and creditors’ rights, civil and commercial litigation, family law, and criminal defense. He is a trained mediator with extensive experience in case evaluation procedures. His work often involves complex disputes requiring strategic planning, procedural precision, and effective negotiation.

Stuart has been widely recognized for professional excellence. He has been selected by Super Lawyers, named an Elite Lawyer in Family Law, and honored as Outstanding Faculty by the National Business Institute. These distinctions reflect peer recognition and sustained contributions to legal education and practice.

Stuart has authored numerous legal publications and is a frequent speaker for professional organizations, including the Institute of Continuing Legal Education, National Business Institute, and Michigan Veterinary Medical Association. His writing and presentations address creditor rights, animal law, and procedural issues affecting practitioners statewide.

Stuart M. Collis continues to serve Southern Michigan clients with a balanced approach grounded in experience, scholarship, and advocacy. His practice combines litigation skill, regulatory knowledge, and leadership, providing clients with informed representation and dependable guidance through complex legal challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Collis, Griffor & Hendra, P.C.
• Member, State Bar of Michigan
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, Washtenaw County Bar Association
• Member, National Creditor’s Bar Association (NARCA)
• Member, Michigan Creditor’s Bar Association (MCBA)
• Member, Washtenaw County Apartment Association (WCAA)
• Member, Property Association Management of Michigan

Licensed State

• Michigan
• New York
• Illinois

Education

• Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• University of Michigan
  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

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