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Anthony J. Kochis

Location:
Troy, MI
Admissions:
Michigan & Federal Court

About Anthony

Anthony J. Kochis is Practice Lead for Litigation at Wolfson Bolton Kochis. Based in Troy, Michigan, his practice focuses on commercial litigation, bankruptcy and insolvency, business disputes, and automotive supply chain issues. Anthony has successfully represented Fortune 10 companies, closely held businesses, and individuals in state, federal, and out-of-court matters involving complex and diverse disputes.

Anthony brings experience across high-stakes commercial matters and financially distressed situations, including litigation strategy, creditor/debtor issues, and supply chain disputes. Related practices include Litigation, Corporate Bankruptcy & Restructuring, and Automotive & Supply Chain.

Judicial experience: Judicial Intern to the Hon. Robert H. Cleland, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan (2007).

Awards & Recognitions

The Best Lawyers in America® (2024–2026)

DBusiness Magazine’s Top Lawyers Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights Law (2026)

Michigan Lawyers Weekly — Go To Lawyer for Business Litigation (2025), UP & Coming Lawyer Award (2016)

Michigan Super Lawyers — Debtor / Creditor Rights (2022-2026), RIsing Stars (2010-2021)

TMA Detroit nextGEn Top of the Class Award (2016)

When to Contact Anthony

Experience & Focus Areas

Commercial litigation and business disputes

  • Litigation strategy and representation in complex commercial disputes in state and federal courts
  • Representation of Fortune 10 companies, closely held businesses, and individuals in diverse litigation matters
  • Practical case planning designed to reduce risk, expense, and operational distraction (related: Litigation)


Bankruptcy and insolvency-related litigation

  • Creditor/debtor disputes and litigation involving insolvency issues
  • Litigation strategy in matters connected to financially distressed counterparties
  • Counsel in disputes where bankruptcy, insolvency, or restructuring issues are driving leverage (related: Corporate Bankruptcy & Restructuring)


Automotive supply chain disputes

  • Disputes and counseling involving automotive and supply chain risk
  • Strategy for supplier/customer distress scenarios that impact operations and continuity
  • Commercial solutions aligned with business realities (related: Automotive & Supply Chain)


Common issues Anthony is brought in to address

  • A high-exposure business dispute requires aggressive but practical litigation strategy
  • A financially distressed counterparty is increasing litigation risk or leverage dynamics
  • A company needs to protect contract rights in a supply chain disruption scenario
  • A creditor/debtor dispute is headed toward bankruptcy litigation or receivership
  • A matter requires coordinated strategy across litigation and insolvency considerations
  • Wayne State University Law School — J.D.; Magna Cum Laude; Order of the Coif

  • University of Michigan–Dearborn — B.A.; Distinguished Scholar with High Distinction; Honor’s Scholar Award (Political Science)

Recent Publications

Selected Speaking Engagements

  • Unpacking Merchant Cash Advances: Priority, Pitfalls, and Practice in Bankruptcy (2025)
  • Receivership, TMA Mid-America Regional Conference (2024)
  • Section 523 Nondischargeability Litigation: Plaintiff and Defense Strategies,
    Strafford Publications, Inc. (2020)
  • Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019, American Bankruptcy Institute’s
    Central States Virtual Conference (2020)
  • Shapero Cup Regional Moot Court Competition and Symposium, Presenter (2019)
  • Defending § 523 Adversary Proceedings, Hon. Steven W. Rhodes Consumer Bankruptcy Conference (2018)
  • Limited Liability Companies & Fiduciary Duties: For Better or For Worse in
    Sickness & in Health, Western District of Michigan’s 30th Annual Bankruptcy Seminar (2018)
  • Chapter 7 Issues and Hot Topics, American Bankruptcy Institute’s Central States
    Conference (June 2017)
  • American Bankruptcy Institute

  • Turnaround Management Association

  • State Bar of Michigan — Litigation Section
    • Chair (2024–2025)
    • Chair Elect (2023–2024)
    • Secretary (2022–2023)
    • Treasurer (2021–2022)
    • Governing Council (2016–2021)

  • State Bar of Michigan — Representative Assembly (2015–2018)

  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Pro Bono Attorney Volunteer (2012–present)

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