Michael J. Sulaka

Michael J. Sulaka, Esq.

Business / Contracts, Commercial Real Estate, Debtor & Creditor, Intellectual Property, International, Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate, Securities, Tax (Transactional/Litigation)

Troy, Michigan

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Personal Introduction

Michael J. Sulaka, Esq., MBA, LL.M. is a top-rated commercial litigation and transactional attorney with Big Law, in-house, and Big Four Accounting experience -- counseling executives, closing deals, and resolving disputes for middle market companies. Mr. Sulaka focuses his practice on representing and advising companies on Mergers and Acquisitions (“M&A”), capital markets, private equity, venture capital investments, complex commercial transactions, corporate finance and governance, securities compliance, regulatory compliance, commercial agreements, and general corporate matters. As a proven strategist, Mr. Sulaka leads, drives, and closes complex commercial transactions on behalf of his clientele, including private equity firms, venture capital funds, family offices, investors, business owners, executives, finance professionals, and entrepreneurs. ✮ 2025 Super Lawyers Rising Star, Thomson Reuters, Business Litigation. ✮ 2024 Super Lawyers Rising Star, Thomson Reuters, M&A Law. ✮ 2023 Super Lawyers Rising Star, Thomson Reuters, M&A Law. ✮ 2022 Super Lawyers Rising Star, Thomson Reuters, M&A Law. ✮ 2021 Super Lawyers Rising Star, Thomson Reuters, M&A Law. ✮ 2021 Pro Bono Honor Roll, State Bar of Michigan. ✮ 2020 Super Lawyers Rising Star, Thomson Reuters, M&A Law. ✮ 2020 Top Lawyer, DBusiness, M&A Law. ✮ 2020 Top Lawyer, Hour Detroit, M&A Law. ✮ 2020 Pro Bono Honor Roll, State Bar of Michigan. ✮ 2019 Super Lawyers Rising Star, Thomson Reuters, M&A Law. ✮ 2019 Top Lawyer, DBusiness, Nonprofit Law. ✮ 2019 Pro Bono Honor Roll, State Bar of Michigan.

Practice Composition

Transactional/Litigation

Education

Boston University School of Law
Boston University School of Law LL.M.
University of Michigan
University of Michigan BBA
University of Detroit Mercy
University of Detroit Mercy MBA
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law J.D.

Practice Summary

Commercial Litigation; Commercial Transactions; Mergers & Acquisitions ("M&A"); Private Equity ("PE"); Intellectual Property ("IP"); Tax Law.

Response Time

1 day

Awards

dBusiness Magazine Top Lawyer

dBusiness Magazine Top Lawyer

Hour Detroit Top Lawyer

Hour Detroit Top Lawyer

State Bar of Michigan Pro Bono Honor Roll

State Bar of Michigan Pro Bono Honor Roll

Superlawyers Rising Stars

Superlawyers Rising Stars

Client Reviews

5.00/5.0 Aggregate Score (14 reviews)

Bar Admissions

Michigan

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