James J. Helminski

James J. Helminski is a shareholder with the law firm of Bleakley, Cypher, Parent, Warren & Quinn. His practice is focused on the defense of Workers' Compensation claims. James represents a variety of clients including self-insured employers, insurance companies and third-party administrators. James earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University in 1998, where he played for the Michigan State Spartans varsity football team. He received his Juris Doctor (cum laude) from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2001, where he served as an editor of the Thomas M. Cooley Law Review. Prior to joining the firm, James worked at the State of Michigan Workers' Compensation Appellate Commission for three years, where he played an important role in the development of modern case law, drafting opinions for the Appellate Commission Chairperson. He enjoys competitive sports and spending time with his wife Lindsey and children, Addison and Conner. He is an avid hunter and enjoys upland game hunting with his weimaraners, Callen and Stella. James has authored a number of articles for state and nationwide publications regarding workers' compensation law and has successfully represented employers, third party administrators and insurance companies before all Michigan courts, including the Michigan Supreme Court.

• Shareholder

• Guest Speaker Michigan Self Insured Association
• Guest Speaker Lorman's Educational Service
• Guest Speaker Michigan Adjusters Association

• Michigan, 2001
• U.S. Supreme Court, 2009

• Michigan Bar Association, Workers' Compensation Section (Member)
• Grand Rapids Bar Association (Member)